Author Topic: Iran's leader calls for TV debate with Bush (Read 2207 times)

Neubob · « **Reply #60 on:** August 30, 2006, 03:19:45 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
There's another point that Ahmadinejad is making and it's not aimed at Bush or the U.S. He's grandstanding for his own people. By making this challenge, he's saying that he is Bush's peer.

That's exactly what I meant when I said that agreeing to it would legitimize Ahmadinejad. Perhaps not the best course of action to empower him.

Sandman · « **Reply #61 on:** August 30, 2006, 03:23:24 PM »

It's a win/win.

To his people, he gains face by making the challenge. He gains even more if it's unheeded.

Sandman · « **Reply #62 on:** August 30, 2006, 03:24:12 PM »

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Originally posted by Seagoon
Well I'll give it a try. The sentence appears to have three parts.

Hot Dang Sand - "This Sand is Damnably Hot" or possibly a reference to a spicy Vietnamese recipe with an unusual main ingredient.

they aint no foolin you is they? - Question: "An unspecified group of other individuals are/are not (this remains indeterminate due to the use of the double negative) capable of deceiving you, are they?"

You Just as Smart as He is - "All things being equal, I [the speaker] find you to be the mental equal of the President of Iran."

Hope this helps.

- SEAGOON

LOL

ghi · « **Reply #63 on:** August 30, 2006, 04:30:24 PM »

i was thinking ::
Why doesn't MOSSAD or CIA nail his butt !? Would be cheaper .
Are this techiques outdated ?, Imagine how many lives could be saved in Iraq, Why to destrouy a whole country and 1000s of lives for one idiot?

lukster · « **Reply #64 on:** August 30, 2006, 05:18:41 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
It's a win/win.

To his people, he gains face by making the challenge. He gains even more if it's unheeded.

Which is what exactly. All those that would think we're the great Satan think it already. All those that would hate Bush hate him already. Is he making a move on the entire region? Does he expect to win them all over with his eloquence?

Sandman · « **Reply #65 on:** August 30, 2006, 05:20:31 PM »

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Originally posted by lukster
Which is what exactly.

Increased stature within his own constituency.

lukster · « **Reply #66 on:** August 30, 2006, 05:26:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
Increased stature within his own constituency.

So why should Bush allow him any credibility by deining to debate? Only fools in Iran would believe Bush didn't respond for fear of being bettered in a debate.

Sandman · « **Reply #67 on:** August 30, 2006, 05:29:22 PM »

The debate is beside the point. Bush has nothing to win in any case.

It's about stature.

lukster · « **Reply #68 on:** August 30, 2006, 05:31:47 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
The debate is beside the point. Bush has nothing to win in any case.

It's about stature.

Agreed but a snub by Bush might not be a "win".

Sandman · « **Reply #69 on:** August 30, 2006, 05:34:06 PM »

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Originally posted by lukster
Agreed but a snub by Bush might not be a "win".

I'm sure the snub is expected.

lukster · « **Reply #70 on:** August 30, 2006, 05:43:08 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
I'm sure the snub is expected.

Maybe Bush should offer to let Condoleezza debate him.

-dead- · « **Reply #71 on:** August 31, 2006, 05:24:40 AM »

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Originally posted by FUNKED1
How's Amadirkadirkamuhammedjihad's english? Anybody heard him speak?

It can't be any worse than Bush's. (see quote below)

Nilsen · « **Reply #72 on:** August 31, 2006, 07:06:34 AM »

Let them debate.

At lunch break leave the mics on so we can hear them snicker together while they compare bank statements and measure who has got the most oil money in their bank.

"hmm Irani-man, say somthing daft on tv so the oil price rises will you?"

"Sure cowboy... and you just apear on tv with a pretzel and the the world holds ist breath while pump prices skyrockets"..

J/K ofcoruse

Ripsnort · « **Reply #73 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:25:16 AM »

Iran pres wants to debate Bush?

Sounds familiar, flash back to 2004 Febuary:

Saddam challenges Bush to debate

Now, we know where that got Saddam, don't we?