Obama, Brown, Sarkozy to Iran: ‘J’accuse!’
This morning President Obama, French President Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will accuse Iran of building a clandestine underground nuclear fuel manufacturing plant, which Iran's leaders have hidden from weapons inspectors, senior administration officials tell ABC News.
Yesterday at the UN Security Council, where President Obama chaired a meeting where a de-nuclearization resolution passed unanimously, all three leaders pressed the need for stronger sanctions against Iran for its nuclear weapons pursuits, but they were met with some resistance from China.
Today's announcement is being made to press their case, along with a demand that Iran allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency to see the facility, as first reported by the New York Times.
The president is expected to say that this news "increases pressure on Iran to come clean about its nuclear program," a senior administration official tells ABC News. He will described "great and increasing doubts about the strictly peaceful nature of the program — which is what the Iranians suggest."
Over the summer US intelligence officials, working aggressively with the French and British had been preparing a case to present to the IAEA this week about the secret underground facility, officials say. Then recently the intelligence officials had "reason to believe that the Iranians thought the secrecy of the site was no longer guaranteed, and this week Iran's government wrote in a "vaguely worded letter to the IAEA apparently confessing to the construction of a new enrichment facility," one official says.
IAEA spokesperson Marc Vidricaire told ABC News' Jean Fievet that on September 21 "Iran informed the IAEA in a letter that a new pilot fuel enrichment plant is under construction in the country." The letter stated that the enrichment level would be up to 5%, and “Iran assured the Agency in the letter that 'further complementary information will be provided in an appropriate and due time.'”
Vidricaire said that the IAEA in response "has requested Iran to provide specific information and access to the facility as soon as possible. This will allow the Agency to assess safeguards verification requirements for the facility. The Agency also understands from Iran that no nuclear material has been introduced into the facility.”
The IAEA's chief inspector, Olli Heinonen, has been briefed on the matter by US intelligence officials.
The senior Obama administration official, asked if this would convince China of the need for stronger sanctions, said, "I don't know. I'm not going to jump to any conclusions. Obviously this increases pressure on Iran to come to the October 1 meeting in a position to say what it's doing and to suspend its program."
Iranian officials are scheduled to meet on October 1 with officials from Britain, China, France, Russia, the US and Germany to discuss Tehran's nuclear weapons program.
The Obama administration believes Iran has now lied to inspectors three times. In addition to today's news there were revelations in 2002 about a different clandestine plant, and news discovered in 2007 that Iran had been working to design a nuclear warhead.
– jpt

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And?
Obama promised he would prevent Iran from getting the bomb.
Obaam’s words are drivel- totally meaningless.
Posted by: drjohn | September 25, 2009, 7:46 am 7:46 am
Why would the Chinese care whether Iran had a bomb? Why would it matter to them whether or not there is something called “Israel”?
Posted by: mesquito | September 25, 2009, 8:02 am 8:02 am
re: Obama promised he would prevent Iran from getting the bomb.
Obaam’s words are drivel- totally meaningless.
Posted by: drjohn
”..accuse Iran of building a clandestine underground nuclear fuel manufacturing plant,…”
either you can’t read, or you don’t want to understand what the word ‘ building ‘ means..
I think it’s the latter, you folks won’t be happy until there’s total war world wide…. you must own stock in the defense industry to whine so much about something that hasn’t happened yet….
Posted by: {0|0} | September 25, 2009, 8:04 am 8:04 am
Oh, I forgot. Iran wants a nuclear bomb for peaceful purposes.
Thanks for reminding me.
Posted by: drjohn | September 25, 2009, 8:11 am 8:11 am
Obama is still keeping that boogieman alive. Just another ploy to keep us scared and under control. Hey, didn’t Bush do that?
Posted by: LongT | September 25, 2009, 8:21 am 8:21 am
The man who wants to bring about “end of days” is building another nuke plant. He needs to be stopped and it wont be popular. Obama needs to Man
up the world is a messy place.
If Iran gets nukes the entire middle east will get nukes. And it wont be long before some nut makes “end of days” come.
Posted by: ChicagoBob | September 25, 2009, 8:28 am 8:28 am
Discovered JUST before the meetings? Please. Barry’s timing on many things is so contrived. The Liar-in-Chief is also a complete fake. Just under the surface is a very unlikeable individual.
Posted by: mark | September 25, 2009, 8:34 am 8:34 am
It won’t matter what Obama (or anyone else for that matter) says. This by itself doesn’t PROVE (per UN stds.) that Iran is in fact building nukes and therefore gives Russia and China an out. The only thing that will deter Iran is a military strike or concessions so strong that they effectively shut down the country and threaten the mullahs hold on power. Anything else is just nonsense, all while Iran gets closer to the BIG ONE.
Posted by: volfan | September 25, 2009, 8:36 am 8:36 am
“… you folks won’t be happy until there’s total war world wide…. ”
And by your logic, allowing Iran to produce enriched uranium will lead to world peace? Seriously?
And you think we’re delusional.
Posted by: Clancy | September 25, 2009, 8:41 am 8:41 am
Iran admitted to the existence of a secret enrichment facility 100 miles south of Tehran this morning.
HOW LONG DID OBAMA SIT ON THIS INTELLIGENCE?
Posted by: meab | September 25, 2009, 8:44 am 8:44 am
Obama Can not help it,he is from Chicago and all the crooks look the same to him,So when they are not wearing hats,he gets confused and thinks they are telling the truth. Like Iran will show their Nuclear Capabilities… Now Isreal has a target,go get it.
Posted by: marion | September 25, 2009, 8:45 am 8:45 am
well, at least gitmo will be closed by Jan 23, 2010, right? i mean a promise is a promise. and that whole ‘let’s fight the war of necessity instead of the war of choice’ thing seems to be working out ok. aphganistan under control, check. i think our new dear leader has all this OJT world order stuff going pretty well. what a wonderful change. the funny thing is, when his supposed “domestic agenda” crashes and burns because it is resoundly rejected by the amnerican people, we’ll just end up with a dude in the WH who has no idea whats going on in foreign policy as WW4 starts between iran and isreal, and whoever else joins in. and the straights of hormuz are closed. wow, what a great idea electing this poor sad little man. i feel sorry for him. can he vote present?
Posted by: fred | September 25, 2009, 8:45 am 8:45 am
“either you can’t read or you don’t want to understand what the word ‘building’ means” …
HERE is what I read: “building a second underground facility” and “reports from 2007 that Iran was building nuclear warheads”
I love how the UN is supposed to mediate here when they gave Iran’s Holocaust denier PM a podium as an honored guest speaker. Pray for Israel.
Posted by: Virginia11775 | September 25, 2009, 8:46 am 8:46 am
drjohn says ***
And?
Obama promised he would prevent Iran from getting the bomb.
Obaam’s words are drivel- totally meaningless.***** does Iran have a bomb? No? talk about drivel and who is Obaam?
Posted by: Bill | September 25, 2009, 8:48 am 8:48 am
There is something “fishy” about this. Why would all three wait to make this known when they could have made this known during the UN meeting.
Posted by: afloatinasea | September 25, 2009, 8:48 am 8:48 am
I have HAD IT with comments against our President. He is SPEAKING up to IRAN. What do you want him to do? If he didn’t speak up you would be complaining he is weak. Finally a president with the guts to speak up to these crazies. Thank God he is our president. What exactly did any of the others do esp. the 8 years of Bush?
Posted by: Barb | September 25, 2009, 8:49 am 8:49 am
Our President has just demanded — yes, DEMANDED — that Iran show “willingness.”
Posted by: mesquito | September 25, 2009, 8:49 am 8:49 am
and he is NOT a liar! Those who don’t like him are now repeating this as the idiot Joe Wilson did. Keep it up Republicans….instead of backing our president in these terrible times just keep bashing him. How unAmerican. One thing to give an intelligent opinion, another thing to call him names. Joe Wilson should be fired. But he will be outsted once Nov. comes.
Posted by: Barb | September 25, 2009, 8:51 am 8:51 am
Really? I am shocked! I wonder what Russia is going to say/do about the Iran issue now. One day after voting to rid the world of nukes, Iran was caught red handed. Also, I must agree the timing is odd. I wonder how long Obama has known and not told us.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 8:52 am 8:52 am
Israel has 200 nuclear bombs.
US/European outrage would be a lot more credible if it called everyone on their weapons programs.
US/Europe don’t even call for Israel to finally sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. HYPOCRITES!!
Posted by: John Andersen | September 25, 2009, 8:53 am 8:53 am
afloatinasea — Obama was too busy whining about Israel building houses at the UN. I would say this may earn more share of his priorities than a few more houses in Israel.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 8:54 am 8:54 am
Oh Barb get over it. Presidential bashing comes with the territory.
Posted by: LongT | September 25, 2009, 8:54 am 8:54 am
I love it. All the Obama haters are out in full force this morning. I have a question though. Where were all of you idiots during the last 8 years? Oh thats right, a Republican was in office so not doing anything to Iran was ok. You really want to just bomb Iran? Really? In case you haven’t noticed, we are bleeding red ink and China, who Bush helped to make the world economic power it is today, holds our debt. China likes Iran. Grow up, wake up and smell the coffee. Thanks to Bush and his corporate cronies, we are owned. You Republicans wanted globalization at all cost, you got it. Now deal with it and quit your whining.
Posted by: wired-up | September 25, 2009, 8:56 am 8:56 am
For a CHANGE we will become non-nuclear and let the rest become nuclear. That is the CHANGE we believe in. YES WE CAN.
Posted by: Freedom. | September 25, 2009, 8:57 am 8:57 am
Why would anyone care what Obama says?
He has no backbone to stand up to anyone. He wants to be loved and maybe
if he flashes his ultrabrite smile,
Iran will drop to its knees. He has
no clout and Iran knows it.
Posted by: wis134 | September 25, 2009, 8:58 am 8:58 am
BO said he will negotiate with Iran.Conservatives have been telling him that u do NOT negotiate with terrorists.I believe, he did NOT know about this, but he will feign outrage. It does not matter, Israel will take the fight to Iran. They have too. Its up to BO to decide what to do. Support a friend,and allie or support a jihadist foe. We are so screwed
Posted by: Cinti Kid | September 25, 2009, 8:58 am 8:58 am
Presidential bashing is immature. It should not be tolerated. It is one thing to criticize someone in a mature manner, it is another thing to call a president a liar, screaming it out, during a session in Congress. It only shows that you are not fit for the job if you cannot give an opintion in a rational manner. We are talking about grownups not 3 year olds. Perhaps if Congress and everyday people would just sit down and have rational discussions we would not have all these problems. Like the townhall meetings where everyone is screaming and ranting and raving…Does it accomplish anything? Only to spread more lies and scare tactics. And someone bit another person’s finger off. No wonder our country is in such a mess.
Posted by: Barb | September 25, 2009, 8:59 am 8:59 am
I agree with alot of the posters here. Exactly WHEN did they know about this? A “secret” underground manufacturing plant? How long has that been going on? How did it get overlooked? What are WE going to do about this new revelation? Will people now realize that Israel has not been “over the top” in their accusations against Iran? I figure while Obama is on his apology tour, he can swing by BiBi’s seat and give one to him.
One last, MAIN question…when are these “happiness and light” liberals going to figure out that there are good people and there are BAD people. And guess what? The BAD people don’t all live in the US.
Posted by: Shoe | September 25, 2009, 9:00 am 9:00 am
“”"”"”What exactly did any of the others do esp. the 8 years of Bush?”"”"”
Posted by: Barb
In September 2005, the IAEA Board of Governors expressed an “absence of confidence (PDF) that Iran’s nuclear program is exclusively for peaceful purposes.” Five months later, the board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council, and in December 2006, the UN Security Council adopted the first of a series of resolutions imposing sanctions to punish Iran for continued uranium enrichment. Resolution 1737 initiated a block on the sale or transfer of sensitive nuclear technology. Subsequent resolutions–the most recent in September 2008, which reaffirmed past mandates–added financial and travel sanctions on Iranian individuals and companies. In June 2008, the European Union imposed its own set of sanctions, freezing the assets of nearly forty individuals and entities doing business with Bank Melli, Iran’s largest bank. Western officials have accused Bank Melli of supporting Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 9:00 am 9:00 am
This is why it made NO SENSE for Obama to nix the plans for a European missile shield. You know Fauxbama was already getting intelligence about this when he made that decision just a week or two ago. Certainly he’s not so stupid (or naive) that he doesn’t realize that Iran (and Russia, for that matter) CANNOT be trusted! And now he’s trying to appear tough on Iran — who’s he fooling? Not me!
Posted by: kk | September 25, 2009, 9:01 am 9:01 am
Yup, Wired up, the republicans are out in full force today. And I agree with you 100%…where were they when Bush got us into this mess, dealing with China and making it so big that now we are having trouble…and going into Iraq instead of Aftganistan? And not watching what was going on with our economy. Oh wait, that’s right, he said “this is hard work you know, this is hard work”…Unbelieveable.
Posted by: Barb | September 25, 2009, 9:02 am 9:02 am
Obama cannot allow himself to be upstaged by Harper, Brown, Sarko and Bibi who are acting more like American Presidents than he is. I don’t care who gets the credit for ending the Iranian nuke issue but someone must lead and it will not be President Oabma who wants to see what the other kids are doing first. Pathetic and potentially tragic.
Posted by: Alcove-One | September 25, 2009, 9:03 am 9:03 am
Surprise, Iran is building a SECOND nuclear enrichment facility!
Smart Power, indeed!
Why should the Iranians need to accelerate their nuke plans, now that Obama has ended the evil imperialist reign of George W. Bush?? I’m glad Obama’s Apology Tour 2009 is succeeding so well! /sarc
Posted by: I'm Not a President, but I Play One on TV | September 25, 2009, 9:04 am 9:04 am
“”"”"”US/Europe don’t even call for Israel to finally sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. HYPOCRITES!!”"”"”
Posted by: John Andersen
Maybe it has something to do with deterrence. Their neighbors did join forces and try to take them out. I think I would feel a bit nervous too. And now, an enemy of Israel is illegally building a nuclear program very close by.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 9:04 am 9:04 am
Er…from the looks of things, the President, nor anyone actually revealed anything to the world. Iran revealed it.
Once again, Iran has smeared smooch all over our President’s face and the US looks like inept dingbats.
Posted by: Kathy Carpenter | September 25, 2009, 9:04 am 9:04 am
Barb 08:59:33: Grow up! Presidential Bashing? This is America…We have free speech guaranteed to us by the Constitution. Everyone is entitled to their views. Many Americans were very disrespectful to the previous administration. You weren’t whinning then. Don’t be a hypocrit either, politics sometimes gets ugly and may get worse with all the opposition currently being voiced to the agenda that is being pushed by the current administration.
Posted by: ClaimAmericaBack | September 25, 2009, 9:06 am 9:06 am
At least we know that Obama will attack the right country.
Posted by: Jim Bob | September 25, 2009, 9:07 am 9:07 am
Barb —- Don’t worry, Obama is used to criticism. This should have come out yesterday at the UN as it affects many member states, not at a G-20 summit. While Obama sat there provoking Israel, he knew this should have been on his teleprompter and you know it too. He deserves all the criticism he gets on this one.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 9:08 am 9:08 am
It’s time that Israel, backed by the big three, bomb Iran’s facilities. Amadinejad is an idiot and cannot be trusted.
Posted by: Ruth Sklar | September 25, 2009, 9:08 am 9:08 am
Obama’s timing is absolutely contrived.
Political power for himself and his party comes first. All else including the long term security the US is a distant second.
Posted by: Alcove-One | September 25, 2009, 9:08 am 9:08 am
The Liberals here keeping blaming Bush for causing this (of course, I’m sure it’s hard to get out of that habit after blaming him for EVERYTHING for so long). I’d like someone to explain exactly how this is Bush’s fault. And be sure to check your facts…
Posted by: kk | September 25, 2009, 9:09 am 9:09 am
President Obama is now doing the unthinkable???? he is accusing a country of having…. Oh my God….Weapons of Mass Destruction??? I thought only Bush and the Republicans were capable of such an evil act!
…And when we find out that Iran really doesn’t have any after Obama has sent troops there….
Posted by: marco | September 25, 2009, 9:10 am 9:10 am
“”"”"At least we know that Obama will attack the right country.”"”"”"
Posted by: Jim Bob
Nice diversion, but did you know Obama has had the report on Afghanistan since August 30th? Did you know the General is asking for more troops? Did you know this administration is dragging its’ feet and sending out negative comments in reference to the Generals’ request? Maybe, his promise that Afghanistan was “America’s War” has just been forgotten huh? Maybe, he’s not attacking the right country, or at least he is delaying while our troops hope Obama fulfills the generals’ request. Hurry, pass health care, but our troops can wait.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 9:12 am 9:12 am
The tide of anti-Semitism is on the rise. An evil guy denies the holocaust and says the destruction of Israel is imminent. He ruthlessly seizes power, arresting and killing his opposition, destroying democracy in his country. He rearms and develops major offensive capabilities while saying it is only for peaceful purposes. He says that if war comes it is the fault of the Jews and they will be destroyed. Appeasement elements in the West call for shooting down planes or otherwise undercutting the efforts of those who would stop him. Sounds like the 1930s doesn’t it. But it’s not. It’s Iran and it’s 2009.
Posted by: hopesprings52 | September 25, 2009, 9:14 am 9:14 am
Obama you are a disgrace to this country and the state of Israel, their prime minister hit the nail on the head you have legitamized a terrorist you have no shame nor decency. You probably also beleive the holocost never happened with your socialist buddies all over the world.You are an embarrassment to us all.
Posted by: stratabuse | September 25, 2009, 9:14 am 9:14 am
—The Obama administration has notified Congress of the State Department’s intention to contribute $400,000—of U.S. taxpayer mone–to foundations run by Muammar Qaddafi’s two children — $200,000 each for daughter Aisha and son Saif. Saif, you may recall, is the son who escorted the Lockerbie terrorist Abdel Baset al-Megrahi home to a hero’s welcome in Libya after President Obama sternly “warned” Qaddafi that there was to be no hero’s welcome.
Could somebody please tell this president that this is not just Annenberg Foundation cash he’s passing out to his personal terrorist pals like Bill Ayers but American taxpayer dollars he’s doling out to the terrorist tyrant behind the murder — in just that one incident — of 270 people, including 189 Americans.—
Posted by: Appeasement Czar | September 25, 2009, 9:14 am 9:14 am
These are just publicity theatrics.Iran continues to defy the world successfully.There is absolutely no power on earth to oppose it effectively.Obama might fall on his knees and apologize for America’s conduct a million time.,Yet Iran knows how to play the major powers one against the other,Now,Russia might be moving away from Teheran but China is more than ready to replace it.All that would remain ultimately are Obama’s sonorous speeches to all and sundry.
Posted by: Jabli Izvesti | September 25, 2009, 9:15 am 9:15 am
Barb —— Bush administration imposed 3 different sets of sanctions on Iran. Obama’s administration has initiated none to date.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 9:15 am 9:15 am
Yes Barb, notice that almost everyone of them has to be childish and make up some stupid name for Obama? That is because they can’t write anything that really holds merit after they supported Bush and all his ill doings for 8 years. They think that using moronic names gives their point of view some value. What these people fail to realize is that Obama, like him or not, is our President. Their lack of respect for the office lends support to the very people they say they are against. You don’t have to like Obama but you damn well better respect the fact that he IS OUR President and will be for at least the next 3+ years. Undermining or attempting to undermine everything he does is not very smart in todays world. But then again I would expect nothing less from the far right crowd. What was that you said? I’m sorry I couldn’t hear you with all those flags flapping in my ears. Talk is cheap righties and so is patriotism. I’m not against discourse just disrespect.
Posted by: wired-up | September 25, 2009, 9:16 am 9:16 am
Obama’s legacy will be a nuclear-armed Iran, possibly a nuclear war in the Middle-East. Talking is not a solution. The Eurowimps won’t do anything except whine & complain. Sanctions won’t work. Diplomacy won’t work. Speeches at the UN won’t work. Carter & his jerk advisers were the godfather’s of the Iranian Islamic Revolution, a mistake of incredible stupidity. Is Obama another Jimmy Carter? So far, he actually looks to be worse.
Posted by: Terry | September 25, 2009, 9:17 am 9:17 am
Have you ever heard the phrase: History repeats itself? Yes it has, yes it will! We have had bargaining power on issues because of our strength. America has become weaker due to our President giving up strength and wanting to talk with EVIL DICTATORS who have nothing but hatred for America and Americans. Israel has every right to defend its Citizens, and will probably have to make some kind of strike eventually to insure it’s existence as a state.
Posted by: ClaimAmericaBack | September 25, 2009, 9:19 am 9:19 am
Bush/Cheney
McCain/Palin
Anyone with a backbone would be better than Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
(Obama/Biden) facing down the Iranians.
Posted by: Alcove-One | September 25, 2009, 9:19 am 9:19 am
ifrichar: Oh yes, the sanctions…so harsh. So you want Obama to propose more? Ok, I agree. That is about all he CAN do as China and Iran are in bed together. China holds our debt and we don’t even want to make them mad, do we? This is globalization at it’s finest. The rich got really rich and the rest of us are left taking it in the you know where.
Posted by: wired-up | September 25, 2009, 9:23 am 9:23 am
wired-up and Barb —– Obama has had 8 months in office, a super majority with no way the GOP can stop any of their ideas and legislation. What have they actually passed? I did, however, notice how quickly they enacted the law for a replacement for Kennedy.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 9:23 am 9:23 am
A speech to a joint session of the Congress will fix this right up.
Posted by: Kralizec | September 25, 2009, 9:25 am 9:25 am
While Obama stokes his MASSIVE ego at the U.N. and at the G-20 summit, here are the headlines in the “real world”:
- FBI arrests Jordanian for downtown Dallas bomb plot
- Illinois man (Islam convert) charged in plot to bomb federal offices
- Terror suspects (American and Kosovo Muslim) accused of targeting Marine base in Quantico, VA
These events follow investigations into terrorist cells in NY and Denver.
Meanwhile, our Boy King singles out our key ally in the Middle East for criticism (Israel) with no mention of regional terrorist organizations (such as Hezbollah) and on multiple occasions refuses meeting requests this week from perhaps our closest global ally (UK/Gordon Brown).
And now Obama has “increasing doubts about the strictly peaceful nature of the (Iranian nuclear) program.” Will our puppet president ever leave the campaign trail? Or will he continue to defer to Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod?
Posted by: tjp612 | September 25, 2009, 9:26 am 9:26 am
Ms.Clinton what happened to the “carrots and stick” statement during your campaign.
Posted by: Freedom | September 25, 2009, 9:27 am 9:27 am
“”"”So you want Obama to propose more? Ok, I agree. That is about all he CAN do as China and Iran are in bed together.”"”"”
Posted by: wired-up
Don’t you think imposing more sanctions might actually expose CHina and Russia. I know we are afraid to accuse them both of helping NK and Iran and I understand that. More sanctions we initiate and either Russia or China veto, the more ammo we have against them. China knows they can’t call us on the debt because they know we don’t have it. If they called us on it, then you will see real worldwide tensions and a possible war with them. Not initiating sanctions is like the Dems not initiating legislation under Bush for fear of his veto. Initiate it and call them on it or you have no ground to stand on.
Posted by: lfrichar | September 25, 2009, 9:28 am 9:28 am
“Have you ever heard the phrase: History repeats itself?”
Yes we can!
Posted by: drjohn | September 25, 2009, 9:30 am 9:30 am
Iran has little refining capacity and has to buy most of its processed petroleum products. The West could cut off most of their gasoline–and that MIGHT be painful enough sanctions to actually work. China is too thirsty for petrol to make up the difference, or let Russia do the same.
Unfortunately, the Euros and the Japanese are too gutless to even attempt this. And Slick Barry will definitely not try anything disruptive which might cut off “dialogue.”
Posted by: Appeasement Czar | September 25, 2009, 9:31 am 9:31 am
Somewhere, George Santayana is smiling.
Posted by: drjohn | September 25, 2009, 9:31 am 9:31 am
“Iran is breaking rules that all nations must follow, endangering the global nonproliferation regime,” said Obama.
“And I will get stern with this as soon as Mahmoud and I sit down for a beer. If that doesn’t work, I’ll go back to Letterman.”
LOL
Posted by: drjohn | September 25, 2009, 9:34 am 9:34 am
“I’m not against discourse just disrespect.”
Has The-One-We’ve-Been-Waiting-For done anything to EARN our respect other than win an election? Does his massive spending (and non-sustainable build-up of national debt) earn respect? How about his “apology tours”? His blatant (and repeated) lies regarding his healthcare proposals? His broken campaign promises (transparency, posting bills online prior to signing, no lobbyists in his administration, etc., etc.)?
In monarchies and totalitarian governments “respect” is mandated based on office title.
In democracies, “respect” is earned.
Posted by: tjp612 | September 25, 2009, 9:35 am 9:35 am
Time for another imperishable Obama speech to raise the ante from “disturbing” to “very disturbing” with the implied threat that it could even become “deeply disturbing”.Since he seems to be taking a lot of advice from Jimmy Carter and his national security adviser Zbignew Alzheimer, who knew how to handle the mullahs, we have nothing to worry about.
Posted by: Paul | September 25, 2009, 9:37 am 9:37 am
“China holds our debt and we don’t even want to make them mad, do we?”
And yet Obama doubles, triples, quadruples down…
“This is globalization at it’s finest. The rich got really rich and the rest of us are left taking it in the you know where.”
Couldn’t agree more. Selected Obama top contributors:
2) Goldman Sachs $994,795
4) Microsoft Corp $833,617
5) Google Inc $803,436
6) Citigroup Inc $701,290
7) JPMorgan Chase & Co $695,132
8) Time Warner $590,084
12) UBS AG $543,219
15) IBM Corp $528,822
17) Morgan Stanley $514,881
18) General Electric $499,130
Would appear The Hypocrite-in-Chief does not really have a problem with “evil” CEOs and “greedy” Wall Street, does he?
Posted by: tjp612 | September 25, 2009, 9:44 am 9:44 am
You kind of have to expect this from Iran. Inspectors should be let in to check things out. Inspectors should also check out all US, french and british nuclear weapon facilities as well.
Posted by: Huh | September 25, 2009, 9:45 am 9:45 am
We have a thoughtful, forward thinking President. With globalization and the advent of 4th generation warfare, gone are the days of the WW2 mentality.
Do you notice the WW2 references to most of the base conservative slander toward the President? wake up, Rip Van Winkles–It’s a different world with complex issues. This requires intelligent, cooperative decisions with other nations.
Our administration is moving in the right direction. Have respect for an administration that is trying to protect our people.
Posted by: gus amaral | September 25, 2009, 10:09 am 10:09 am
DON DOBAMBIOXOTI should IMMEDIATELY send a complete and unabridged recording of all his speeches to AHMAD-IN-BED. IT IS GUARANTEED TO COMATOSE THE LISTENER.
That should teach the Iranian to mess with our DEAR WEE WEED LEADER
Posted by: papeehara | September 25, 2009, 10:16 am 10:16 am
Posted by: tjp612 | Sep 25, 2009 9:26:14 AM
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Complete disrespect for the Presidencial office, disrespect for the country. race and anger issues.
Domestic terrorism.
Posted by: gus amaral | September 25, 2009, 10:20 am 10:20 am
Posted by: papeehara | Sep 25, 2009 10:16:38 AM
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Apparently you’ve missed the entire point and content of the UN Security Council meeting.
Posted by: gus amaral | September 25, 2009, 10:26 am 10:26 am
Respect is earned. To date Obama has
done nothing more than appear as a
contestant at a beauty contest. He
can talk the talk, but he can’t walk
the walk….but he sure can strut around
and smile alot. I take no comfort in
that.
Posted by: wis134 | September 25, 2009, 10:26 am 10:26 am
At the UN, President Narcissus boldly stated that the goodness of America is found in his administration:
“For those who question the character and cause of my nation, I ask you to look at the concrete actions we have taken in just nine months.”
Posted by: I'm Not a President, but I Play One on TV | September 25, 2009, 10:37 am 10:37 am
After another week of Obama “Best Speech(es) Ever” Brazil’s VP announces his country should build nuclear arms…
Posted by: tjp612 | September 25, 2009, 10:45 am 10:45 am
Did you know the General is asking for more troops? Did you know this administration is dragging its’ feet and sending out negative comments in reference to the Generals’ request?
Posted by: lfrichar | Sep 25, 2009 9:12:17 AM
And did you know the General welcomes debate, and while he doesn’t think the debate can drag on forever, he has agreed to interviews because he wants it to be known there’s no rift– that in fact, he thinks there should be deliberation on something so serious, particularly in light of the elections in Afghanistan, which created credible reasons to step back for a minute.
Posted by: Alyson | September 25, 2009, 10:57 am 10:57 am
@ Alyson,
“And did you know the General welcomes debate”
So where’s Obama? Perhaps instead of playing hoops in NY and chairing the UN Security Council meeting (first US president ever to do so) he could spend some time with General McChrystal?
Instead, he votes “present” just like the good ol’ days. Five more U.S. troops killed today in Afghanistan while The One pursues lib dream of nuclear-free world.
Posted by: tjp612 | September 25, 2009, 11:03 am 11:03 am
BIG DEAL!!! Under the terms of Iran’s safeguards agreement with the IAEA, Iran is only required to inform the IAEA of the existence of a nuclear facility 180-days prior to the introduction of nuclear material into the facility. In other words, Iran may be perfectly within its right NOT to have declared the facility earlier.
Posted by: hass | September 25, 2009, 11:13 am 11:13 am
Let’s all have a rousing chorus of, “Somehow This Must Be Bush’s Fault.”
Everybody!
Posted by: More Czars, please | September 25, 2009, 11:19 am 11:19 am
So where’s Obama?
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I realize you don’t think the chess game going on at the UN meeting as it pertains to Iran, Russia and China is important, but it is. Eyeroll. I love how you always want people to talk substance and this is the kind of post you make. It would be hilarious if it wasn’t so tragic. A brain is a terrible thing to completely waste.
Posted by: Alyson | September 25, 2009, 11:32 am 11:32 am
@ Alyson -
“I love how you always want people to talk substance and this is the kind of post you make.”
You (again) have avoided the question.
Obama has known about McChrystal’s request for troops for quite some time, but yet he has other “priorities”: Sunday morning talk shows (5 of them), Letterman appearance, hoops in NY, chairing of UN Security Council, endless campaigning for ObamaCare, speaking engagement for Bill Clinton, etc.
When will Obama stop voting “present” on Afghanistan?
Posted by: tjp612 | September 25, 2009, 11:42 am 11:42 am
Obama was elected to fill the world with hope and warmth so that all people and countries would love us thereby promoting world peace and prosperity. 8 mo. later, Iran continues to spit in the face of the world, Afghanistan is going the way of the Taliban, the White House admitted it will not close Gitmo in the 1-year deadline it imposed, the Poles and Czechs say Obama is spineless for giving up the missle defense. Where’s the hope and change?
Posted by: Hope and Change, who? | September 25, 2009, 11:55 am 11:55 am
Posted by: tjp612 | Sep 25, 2009 11:42:14
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Ask real questions, get real answers– if I have time. Otherwise, I may ignore your questions, yes. I admit it. Stupid questions annoy me quite a bit. I’m not going to change your mind anyway. But, for something I’m working on I do occasionally engage the stupid to try to get an accurate and fleshed-out enough read on it so, here goes– I disagree with the premise of the question. The president is considering more than the McChrystal assessment as he weighs courses of action. He’s relying on the views of key Cabinet aides, including Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who said last week that he has yet to make up his mind on the wisdom of committing more troops.A healthy debate is warranted. The President hasn’t dropped the ball. He’s at the UN. Are you implying that he should do nothing else until he reaches a decision on Afghanistan– or that he should do whatever McCrystal wants– or that there’s no room for deliberation and debate– or that exercise isn’t a good idea when you have the most stressful job in the world? Or that one can’t think and discuss while playing b-ball and golfing or having dinner with world leaders? Or that domestic policy must always be put on the burner for war and foreign policy? What’s your deal? Can you explain it without ginned up name-calling rhetoric?
Posted by: Alyson | September 25, 2009, 12:06 pm 12:06 pm
“Can you explain it without ginned up name-calling rhetoric?”
I am simply asking the question “when is Obama going to get engaged in Afghanistan?” It’s that simple. You talk about debate, getting opinions, blah, blah, blah. But it does not appear that Obama is doing that. He appears to be dodging the whole issue in favor of other “priorities” such as ObamaCare, b-ball, golf, TV appearances, campaigning, etc., etc.
Obama campaigned on Afghanistan being the “just war” and that he supported more troops for Afghanistan so that US troops could discontinue practice of “just air raiding villages and killing civilians.” To his credit, he did commit more troops earlier in the year, now he is backing off.
It’s 3 AM, Mr. Obama. Please pick up the phone.
Posted by: tjp612 | September 25, 2009, 12:15 pm 12:15 pm
Obama has handled Iran just right. He cautiously extended his hand and offered a new dialogue. That has been rejected by Iran which continues to hurtle to the abyss. Unlike Bush, Obama has a united column of allies and solid intel. I have every confidence that he will handle this well.
Posted by: hopesprings52 | September 25, 2009, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm
NYT: Sept 24, 2009
Afghanistan:
“The Obama administration is [working] to settle on a new military strategy for Afghanistan, and as the White House renews its efforts to get Pakistan’s government to be more aggressive about killing or capturing Taliban leaders inside Pakistan…American officials face a frustrating paradox: the more the administration wrestles publicly with how substantial and lasting a military commitment to make to Afghanistan, the more the ISI is likely to strengthen bonds to the Taliban as Pakistan hedges its bets.
Other allies are also rethinking their presence in Afghanistan. A bomb that killed six Italian soldiers in Kabul last Thursday prompted Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy to declare that his nation had begun planning to “bring our young men home as soon as possible.” Italy has 3,100 troops in Afghanistan.”
Posted by: gus amaral | September 25, 2009, 1:37 pm 1:37 pm
This could be Obama’s waterloo as it was for Carter ironically…
Posted by: eNews Ref | September 25, 2009, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
Posted by: eNews Reference | Sep 25, 2009 3:53:49 PM
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Yawn.
Posted by: gus amaral | September 25, 2009, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
So yet again, China expresses reluctance, claiming to be more interested in negotiating.
Where was there interest in ‘negotiation’ with the students at Tiananmen Square?
Posted by: Matt J. | September 26, 2009, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm