President Obama Warns Iran: ‘Our Patience Is Not Unlimited’
EmailJake Tapper and Sunlen Miller report:
President Obama appeared in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House Thursday afternoon to demand that leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran take concrete actions to defuse international tensions regarding its nuclear program, beginning with allowing the International Atomic Energy Agency “full access” to Iran’s nuclear facility at Qom within the next two weeks.
IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei, with whom the president has been in close contact, will be arriving in Tehran in the next few days, the president said.
“Our patience is not unlimited,” the president said, alluding to tougher economic sanctions if Iran does not take the necessary steps. “The United States will not continue to negotiate indefinitely, and we are prepared to move towards increased pressure.”
The president said that today’s meeting between Iranian leaders and the representatives of countries from the United Nations Security Council permanent members – the US, China, Russia, France, the UK – as well as Germany, “was a constructive beginning, but it must be followed with constructive action by the Iranian government.”
He suggested that Iranian rulers take “confidence-building” steps such as transferring low-enriched uranium from the Tehran Research Reactor to a third-country for fuel fabrication so others could verify that that nuclear program is for peaceful means.
Mr. Obama put today’s talks within the context of his outreach to Iran since taking office, efforts to strengthen the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, and last week’s UN Security Council meeting.
“The result is clear,” the president said. “We have an international community that has reaffirmed its commitment to nonproliferation and disarmament. That's why the Iranian government heard a clear and unified message from the international community in Geneva” that they “must demonstrate through concrete steps” that they intend to live up to their previous obligations and abide by previous United Nations Security Council resolutions about its nuclear program.
The president said he is not interested in mere talk for talk’s sake.
“There is a path towards a better relationship with the United States, increased integration for Iran within the international community, and a better future for all Iranians,” he said. “The burden of meeting these responsibilities lies with the Iranian government, and they are now the ones that need to make that choice.”
– Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller
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Oh brother—Hey Obama, Iran isn’t scared of you and it is very doubtful that you would go against the Sauds to get Iran. It isn’t like you don’t dislike Israel to boot or seem to have more in common with muslims/terrorists than any others.
Posted by: PotatoeGater22 | October 1, 2009, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
“I’m going to count the three and if you don’t (fill in blank) I’m going to (fill in blank).”
From Obama:
“…increased integration for Iran within the international community, and a better future for all Iranians.”
Where was The One when Iranians were protesting in streets this summer? No “better life” for them? (I remember now – He was bullying Honduras – quite a tough guy).
mmm mmm mmm BHO
Posted by: tjp612 | October 1, 2009, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
Does Obama see that his indecision on
most things is a policy that can be
read by the world??? His arrogance does
not allow him to see things in reality,
only what HE believes it to be. So
dangerous for this country. Iran is
run by a bunch of nuts and for Obama
to draw lines in the sand and think
they will all fall into line is truly
a far fetched dream of his. God help
us all.
Posted by: wis134 | October 1, 2009, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
Yet our patience should be very generous. We should not take military action against Iran, because they are not a threat to us, and we should continue to be civil and diplomatic, even if it takes years.
Last time we flaunted around these warnings and exaggerated nuclear programs we went to war with Iraq and bankrupted our country and destroyed tons of innocent communities in the process. It was wrong. Iran is not a threat to us, they are not threatening us, and we have no reason to pre-emptively strike, ESPECIALLY when diplomatic talks are occurring.
Stop and prevent all wars, bring back our soldiers, and take us back to civility please.
Posted by: David Green | October 1, 2009, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
Obama you need to take care of Afgahnistan and our troops who are dying over there waiting for help. You are afraid to send more troops to help and are taking your time. Yet you warn Iran. What the he– are you going to do? Buy a time out chair for him to sit in at the UN? This is the most weak president since Jimmy Carter who cowed down to the Iranians when he held office. It took Reagan to tell Iran He is coming after them when he is sworn in to get those hostages released. Difference’ Reagan will do it Obama will pretend.
Posted by: Jim Rod | October 1, 2009, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
Wow tough words from our president. Hey mr. president – 43 American soldiers have died in Afghanistan since General McChrystal requested more troops on 8/30/09. This is life and death. What are you going to do about it tough guy?
Posted by: Jenny | October 1, 2009, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
Iran has every right to pursue what they want just like the US and Israel. If they or their surrogates try and use them on Israel, they will be blown into yesterday. Quite frankly, we have killed many more civilians over the last several decades than Iran has so maybe they should be requesting a tour of our nuclear plants. I just can’t stand hypocrisy.
Posted by: Huh | October 1, 2009, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm
President Obama, shiver me timbers, don’t maul me tiger. I remember one debate you had with McCain on the issue of Iran and McCain predicted this precise circumstance and how you would react to it. He nailed it when I thought at the time he was the one nuts. And you thought having a personal meeting with Ahmadinejad would do the trick. The tricks on you with N. Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Poland and the Czech Republic, from China and Russia with love. Even Sarkozy knows you’re a bag of inexperienced fluff.
We need jobs, we need more support troops for our Military in Afghanistan, and we need relief from the banks that we taxpayers financed who are hiding our money under their proverbial beds taking all of us for a ride without any protections from you the one who put this deal together. What we don’t need is the 2016 Olympics. Where are you and where have you been for nine months? Get something done, anything so I can partially redeem myself for voting for you. Oh and lets just forget that transparency thingy.
Posted by: Tina | October 1, 2009, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
everyone must use single ply tolietpaper – Iran has supplied insurgent with the IED tech, but we are the biggest supplier of weapons to the world by far. Just look at the killing Israel does with some of them. Our biggest killer is sanctions however. Remember the million Iraqis that our sanctions took out under Clinton. the million deaths that Albright said was ok on 60 minutes. Our troops should not even be there for this illegal undeclared war.
Posted by: Huh | October 1, 2009, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm
Unbelievable — Is Obama just now aware that “Our patience is not unlimited” and “The United States will not continue to negotiate indefinitely” — Isn’t that what he criticized Bush for??? — Now is Obama “saber-rattling” — what a naive buffoon — The first time in our history that the FRENCH President was more aggresive than the POTUS!!!
Posted by: MidwestValues | October 1, 2009, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
Forty-nine percent (49%) of American adults now say that the U.S. economy will be stronger in five years than it is today. That figure is down from 58% in July and 64% in March .
Posted by: Fascist Hyena | October 1, 2009, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
“”Where are you and where have you been for nine months?”
Posted by: Tina | Oct 1, 2009 5:00:26 PM
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Pay a little more attention.
Posted by: tierra | October 1, 2009, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
“Iran has every right to pursue what they want just like the US and Israel.”
Actually, under international law they do not have that right.
Posted by: Fascist Hyena | October 1, 2009, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
The most recent Presidential job approval ratings from the two most accurate pollsters in the 2008 election:
CNN/Opinion Research (9/11-13)
58% Approve
40% Disapprove
Ipsos/McClatchy (8/27-31)
56% Approve
40% Disapprove
Tip of the hat to numeros . ..
Posted by: tierra | October 1, 2009, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
“Iran has every right to pursue what they want just like the US and Israel.”
Actually, under international law they do not have that right.
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Nor did Israel . . . what’s good for the goose . . .
Posted by: tierra | October 1, 2009, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
“Our troops should not even be there for this illegal undeclared war.”
What’s illegal about it?
Posted by: Fascist Hyena | October 1, 2009, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
Obama is too busy trying to get the Olympics — HEY, did you know Valery Jarret (his advisor) owns property that might become the olympic village??? — Chicago corruption has come to DC — My Prediction — Next Obama will pledge FEDERAL FUNDS for the olympics — any bets????
Posted by: MidwestValues | October 1, 2009, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm
War sucks…
Posted by: justayreal | October 1, 2009, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
“The most recent Presidential job approval ratings from the two most accurate pollsters in the 2008 election”
There are a few things wrong with this statement:
1. By what measure are these two the “most accurate pollsters in the 2008 election”?
2. Assuming you mean that these two orgs. predicted with the highest degree of accuracy the outcome of the 2008 election, there is a significant difference in conducting opinion polls vs. predicting election outcomes.
But if it helps you sleep at night “knowing” The One’s approval ratings are in the mid-50s, knock yourself out.
(BTW, as of 9/24 Gallup shows The One’s approval rating at 52% – I’d trust Gallup before the two “most accurate pollsters” you referenced)
Posted by: tjp612 | October 1, 2009, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
The President Obama acts tough.
Meanwhile in Iran the laughter has not stopped.
Obama: “…negotiate indefinitely, and we are prepared to move towards increased pressure”.
Translation: Iran has at least 2-3 more years to work on their nuclear weapons.
Posted by: Jimmy | October 1, 2009, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm
Valerie Jarrett has meet with Hud to funnel federal tax money into the Olympic scheme. She needs to be jailed.
Posted by: PotatoeGater22 | October 1, 2009, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm
Fascist Hyena – Was not declared by congress as the constitution mandates.
Posted by: Huh | October 1, 2009, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm
Valerie Jarrett is also involved in atleast one of the construction companies vieing for Olympics contracts—she needs to be in jail.
Posted by: PotatoeGater22 | October 1, 2009, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
Fascist Hyena – If we apply international law then you have to hold Israel to it as well. Obviously Israel is oblivious to international law all the while threatening Iran with bombs. If I were Iran I would be pursuing those things which will deter others from attacking. Our threats do not help the situation either.
Posted by: Huh | October 1, 2009, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
“our patience is not unlimited”….but our apathy is boundless.
Posted by: mjishernameo | October 1, 2009, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm
Ha ha ha… “Our patience is not unlimited”..
The only thing Barry knows is to talk in a serious tone.
He’s like, “when our patience runs out, we will then call you for negotiations”
What a joker to have for POTUS!
Posted by: HeJ | October 1, 2009, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
In 2 weeks we shall know if Obama is a leader or a follower….
Posted by: Parallex View | October 1, 2009, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm
Oooooh…Im sure they’re quaking in their boots. LOL
Posted by: mux | October 1, 2009, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm
To the right wingnuts and anti-americans commenting “foolishly” on this topic…..Move to Iran!
I’ll bet on the POTUS ANYDAY!!!!! GO WHERE THE “REAL” COMMUNIST DICTATOR IS> AND MAYBE YOU WILL KNOW THE DIFFERECE.
Posted by: sara | October 1, 2009, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm
YOU mean are they “throwing” their shoes at the “joker” that had NO RESPECT in the entire world……hehe
Posted by: sara | October 1, 2009, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm
I’m afraid Obama has already been judged a cream puff.
And since the divisive race, class, and capitalism cards he always plays won’t work here nor the scolding parental role he likes to adopt… kyrie eleison.
Posted by: SjB | October 1, 2009, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
I see the con’s are still having difficulty detoxing off bully foreign policy.
Posted by: Secondlook | October 1, 2009, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
Limbaugh: Ahmadinejad, Kim Jong-il, Chavez have “man child” Obama “wrapped around their little finger” (9-28)
…and the farmer hauled another load away: wing-nuts again buried beneath a tsunami of truth.
Posted by: JLS1950 | October 1, 2009, 6:34 pm 6:34 pm
-I see the con’s are still having difficulty detoxing off bully foreign policy.-
Indeed, head NeoCon Obama has said patience isn’t unlimited and has repeatedly threatened (and followed through with) attacks on Pakistani territory. Not to mention appointing Asst. NeoCon Hillary Clinton to Sec of State.
Posted by: The Usual | October 1, 2009, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm
Just keep us out of war Mr. President.
Posted by: Iraq Vet | October 1, 2009, 6:40 pm 6:40 pm
Whatever happened to the story about the facebook incident concerning Obama? The media made such a big whodo about it. The FBI found the culprits and not a thing more was mentioned? Shouldn’t those dangerous right wingers be exposed?
Posted by: minotaur | October 1, 2009, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
Fascist Hyena – If we apply international law then you have to hold Israel to it as well. Obviously Israel is oblivious to international law all the while threatening Iran with bombs. If I were Iran I would be pursuing those things which will deter others from attacking. Our threats do not help the situation either.
Posted by: Huh | Oct 1, 2009 5:28:38 PM
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Are you from Iran? You’re views are distorted and not based in reality. Your name is appropriate.
Posted by: Jenny | October 1, 2009, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
Has Obama made good on a single deadline or promise up to this point? Anyone? Anyone? Deadlines don’t matter when they don’t mean anything.
Posted by: Aaron | October 1, 2009, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
Jenny – Nope I am from here so watch out. Actually with comments like mine, I am probably subject to that patriot act. If you take issue with what I say, debate it instead of name calling.
Posted by: Huh | October 1, 2009, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm
sara – Why don’t you move somewhere and take the rest of the neocons that are bullying everyone and wasting our taxdollars to boot.
Posted by: Huh | October 1, 2009, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm
Now he sounds just like Bush — He must be catching on! — Bout time now that you’re POTUS — what a naive bumbler!!
Posted by: MidwestValues | October 1, 2009, 7:47 pm 7:47 pm
Even the President of FRANCE has spoken more harshly about Iran than Obama!! — The leaders of the world are all scratching their heads in disbelief at the Bumbler in Cheif!! — Let’s see, they think, how can we take advantage of his naivete’!!!
Posted by: MidwestValues | October 1, 2009, 7:52 pm 7:52 pm
By what measure are these two the “most accurate pollsters in the 2008 election”?
2008 Final pre-election polls:
Obama 53% to 46% – CNN/Opinion Research
Obama 53% to 46% – McClatchy/Ipsos
Obama 52% to 46% – Rasmussen Reports (choice pollster of conservatives)
“(BTW, as of 9/24 Gallup shows The One’s approval rating at 52% – I’d trust Gallup before the two “most accurate pollsters” you referenced)”
BTW, as of 10/1, Gallup shows Obama’s approval rating at 54% Approve, 38% Disapprove.
Posted by: Numeros | October 1, 2009, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
You people sure talk tough. So what would you have us do, attack Iran now?
Some of you just never learn. Ignorant fools.
The President is doing the right thing and doing it quite well.
Posted by: 0k0k | October 1, 2009, 8:06 pm 8:06 pm
Fascist Hyena – If we apply international law then you have to hold Israel to it as well. Obviously Israel is oblivious to international law all the while threatening Iran with bombs. If I were Iran I would be pursuing those things which will deter others from attacking. Our threats do not help the situation either.
Posted by: Huh | Oct 1, 2009 5:28:38 PM
Last I checked, it was Iran that wants to wipe Israel off the map. It is Iran that has a national holiday where they all celebrate the idea of wiping Israel off the map. They deny the holocaust etc. etc. Your name fits (huh?)
Posted by: 0k0k | October 1, 2009, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm
OK OK —- You said “The President is doing the right thing and doing it quite well.” — Why? — Because he changed his mond and realized that “sitting down” is not all you have to do?? — Isn’t Obama sounding more like Bush was 18 months ago???
Posted by: MidwestValues | October 1, 2009, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
Iran also agreed to allow U.N. inspectors into its covertly built enrichment plant during the talks, held at a villa outside Geneva. The discussions appeared to defuse tensions that had been building for weeks.
Speaking in Washington, Obama called the talks “a constructive beginning” and said Iran must match its words with action.
Tehran “must grant unfettered access” to international inspectors within two weeks, he said.
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Sounds excellent. Let’s hope it plays out that way.
Posted by: tierra | October 1, 2009, 8:21 pm 8:21 pm
Wait til Olympics-gate arrives!! — Valerie Jarrett and Obama will go down!!
Posted by: MidwestValues | October 1, 2009, 8:22 pm 8:22 pm
Gallup doesn’t poll likely voters. Rasmussen does.
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 29% of the nation’s voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-seven percent (37%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -8.
Posted by: Fascist Hyena | October 1, 2009, 8:35 pm 8:35 pm
Overall, 50% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President’s performance. Fifty (50%) disapprove. Other stats on Obama are updated daily on the Rasmussen Reports Obama By the Numbers page.
In the Virginia Governor’s race , Republican Bob McDonnell has opened a nine-point lead.
Fox News/Opinion Dynamics today has Obama’s approval at 50%, down three points since August and fifteen points since April.
Posted by: Fascist Hyena | October 1, 2009, 8:39 pm 8:39 pm
The Fordham analysis ranks 23 survey research organizations on their 2008 final, national pre-election polls, as reported on pollster.com.
On average, the polls slightly overestimated Obama’s strength. The final polls showed the Democratic ahead by an average of 7.52 percentage points — 1.37 percentage points above his current 6.15-point popular vote lead. Seventeen of the 23 surveys overstated Obama’s final victory level, while four underestimated it. Only two — Rasmussen and Pew — were spot on.
Here is the list –
1T. Rasmussen (11/1-3)**
1T. Pew (10/29-11/1)**
3. YouGov/Polimetrix (10/18-11/1)
4. Harris Interactive (10/20-27)
5. GWU (Lake/Tarrance) (11/2-3)*
6T. Diageo/Hotline (10/31-11/2)*
6T. ARG (10/25-27)*
8T. CNN (10/30-11/1)
8T. Ipsos/McClatchy (10/30-11/1)
10. DailyKos.com (D)/Research 2000 (11/1-3)
11. AP/Yahoo/KN (10/17-27)
12. Democracy Corps (D) (10/30-11/2)
13. FOX (11/1-2)
14. Economist/YouGov (10/25-27)
15. IBD/TIPP (11/1-3)
16. NBC/WSJ (11/1-2)
17. ABC/Post (10/30-11/2)
18. Marist College (11/3)
19. CBS (10/31-11/2)
20. Gallup (10/31-11/2)
21. Reuters/ C-SPAN/ Zogby (10/31-11/3)
22. CBS/Times (10/25-29)
23. Newsweek (10/22-23)
Posted by: Fascist Hyena | October 1, 2009, 8:50 pm 8:50 pm
In 2004 George W. Bush received 50.7% of the vote while John Kerry earned 48.3%. Rasmussen Reports was the only firm to project both candidates’ totals within half a percentage point by projecting that Bush would win 50.2% to 48.5%.
Posted by: Fascist Hyena | October 1, 2009, 9:29 pm 9:29 pm
“Our patience is not unlimited”
What a bloody joke. Obama has spent the last nine months bowing to Saudi Kings, demeaning and diminishing the United States and now he expects Iran to be in awe?
As ye sow….
Oh well, back to the Olympic thing.
Posted by: drjohn | October 1, 2009, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm
Boy,I’m sure that Iran is really concerned about Mr. Obama’s threat.His patience is not limited,but it seems to me that he isn’t very good with deadlines,particularly deadlines from book publishers after he spent a 75,000 dollar advance.Maybe Bill Ayers can help him out with this like he did with “Dreams of Wondering Why My Father Left Me”.
Posted by: Nephron | October 1, 2009, 9:36 pm 9:36 pm
I’m sure Iran is really scared of big, bad Obama…the same one who spent the past 20 yrs sitting in a church listening to how horrible the US is (‘goddamn america’)…Yeah, the Reverend Wright’s little buddy will sure do us proud. I’m just glad we didn’t listen to Obama/Kennedy and built the missle defense systems.
Posted by: Bill | October 1, 2009, 10:00 pm 10:00 pm
The Ayatollahs have no fear of American Democrat presidents. They have Obama pegged as weak, same as they did Carter. They feared Reagan and what he would do.
Posted by: Sigmonde | October 1, 2009, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm
I bet Ahmajinedad and his government are much more concerned about Obama. After Obama made that speech to the Iranian people they voted against him. Ahmajinedad wasn’t the least bit scared of Bush since he knew we were totally bogged down in Iraq and Bush was universally unpopular.
Posted by: Skip | October 1, 2009, 10:19 pm 10:19 pm
I guess that’s Ahmadinejad, I can’t spell that guy’s name to save my life. Anyways that’s how you do it boys: you collapse them from the inside. We didn’t beat the Soviet Union by bombing them. We beat them by maintaining a strong military shield, keeping up economic pressure and bombarding their people with bluejeans, microwave popcorn and TV. Iran is advanced enough that it’ll work on them too.
Posted by: Skip | October 1, 2009, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm
I bet Ahmajinedad and his government are much more concerned about Obama. After Obama made that speech to the Iranian people they voted against him. Ahmajinedad wasn’t the least bit scared of Bush since he knew we were totally bogged down in Iraq and Bush was universally unpopular.
Posted by: Skip
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Universally unpopular to ultra-liberals like yourself, that is, not quite the rest of the public.
If Ahmajinedad were to fire a nuclear missle during the Bush administration, the US would be at war with Iraq the very next day. Ahmajinedad knew that and that’s why he only fired the nuclear missile under the Obama administration.
Ahmajinedad believes in the coming of the Muslim version of Armaggedon which is followed by the second coming of the “Mahdi”. Ahmajinedad wants to speed things up and bring on this Armaggedon with him as the leader. This means eliminating all “infidels”. That is Isrealis and all their allies, including the US.
Ahmajinedad wants to bring about a far holier Iran with woman wearing veals and keeping hidden. Obama wants to “negotiate” with Ahmajinedad by sending Hillary to the region wearing PANTS.
Yes Skip, I can REALLY see where Ahmajinedad will listen to Obama and take him and Hillary seriously.
Posted by: marco | October 1, 2009, 11:11 pm 11:11 pm
Let’s give the president a chance to be President. He is definitely not a caretaker president. He gives a new meaning to multi-tasking. Perhaps that’s what is upsetting many folks. They are afraid that that this president will be listed in history right at the top along with FDR, Lincoln, and Washington.
Posted by: JP | October 1, 2009, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm
Sigmonde Said: “The Ayatollahs have no fear of American Democrat presidents. They have Obama pegged as weak, same as they did Carter. They feared Reagan and what he would do.”
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LOL… Give me a break! I guess that’s why this Uranium enhancement facility was being built over the PAST 3 / 4 years, RIGHT UNDER BUSH AND CHENEY’S NOSES! It took a Democratic President to bring this out in the open and challenge Iran about it. Why? Because Bush knew he couldn’t do anything about it with all of his military committed in a war that had nothing to do with 9-11………… man, you “right-whiners” are CLUELESS!
Posted by: X-Republican Because of Bush | October 1, 2009, 11:13 pm 11:13 pm
The people who think the president is naive in his handling of Iran are dead wrong. Everybody seems to underestimate Obama. You can bet that each and every word of his speech was calculated and reviewed and fine-tuned by a bunch of advisors before he went in front of the cameras. The president didn’t just make that speech off the cuff. Are you serious?
Posted by: JP | October 1, 2009, 11:18 pm 11:18 pm
0k0k”Last I checked, it was Iran that wants to wipe Israel off the map. It is Iran that has a national holiday where they all celebrate the idea of wiping Israel off the map. They deny the holocaust etc. etc. Your name fits (huh?)”
Yep they do for their reasons. Of course Israel wants and is slowly wiping the Palestinians off the map. Your name is ok I suppose.
Posted by: Huh | October 1, 2009, 11:20 pm 11:20 pm
Why does the U.S. worry about any country and their primative Nuclear weapons?
As long as we have the PU-22 Explosive Space Modulator we rule all!
Posted by: Find your way back | October 1, 2009, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm
“The Fordham analysis…” blah blah blah
Posted by: Fascist Hyena | Oct 1, 2009 8:50:22 PM
Wrong, Fascist, WRONG.
Did you notice what it said at the very top of that “Fordham analysis”:
“Poll Accuracy in the 2008 Presidential Election
—Initial Report, November 5, 2008—”
The report was done the day after the election, using incorrect preliminary popular vote percentages.
Did you even read what you posted from that report?
“6.15-point popular vote lead”
Didn’t that give you a clue that something was amiss? The official popular vote was 52.93% to 45.65% – that’s a 7.28-point lead for Obama, not 6.15.
Even Rasmussen notes the change from preliminary numbers. Last November 6th, he wrote:
“The final Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Election 2008 showed Barack Obama leading John McCain 52% to 46%. We are pleased to report that those figures precisely matched the actual election returns.”
Currently, Rasmussen writes:
“In 2008, Obama won 53%-46% and our final poll showed Obama winning 52% to 46%.”
So, dear Fascist, CNN/Opinion Research and McClatchy/Ipsos were most accurate with their poll figures of 53% to 46%. Rasmussen and Pew with 52% to 46% were close, but no cigar.
Posted by: Numeros | October 1, 2009, 11:46 pm 11:46 pm
“Our patience is not unlimited,” the president said, alluding to tougher economic sanctions if Iran does not take the necessary steps. “The United States will not continue to negotiate indefinitely, and we are prepared to move towards increased pressure.”
Blah,Blah,Blah!
The paper tiger roars on!
If you don’t halt your nuclear program
right now I’ll hold my breath
until I turn blue!
I guess for Halloween President Obama
is going to dress up as
someone with a Backbone! Ugh!
Posted by: reaganfan | October 1, 2009, 11:49 pm 11:49 pm
I agree with JP. Let’s give this president a chance. He may rank right up there with Hoover, Wilson, LBJ and Carter.
Posted by: Oops | October 2, 2009, 12:09 am 12:09 am
I don’t think our country stands a chance if we keep giving this president a chance.
All these chances are hurting not helping us.
Posted by: Nicole | October 2, 2009, 12:18 am 12:18 am
“If you don’t halt your nuclear program
right now I’ll hold my breath
until I turn blue!”
Tough economic sanctions are only the same as holding one’s breath to the disreputable fringe. Ahmadinejad would probably like it if we bombed his facilities–guaranteed executive employment for the rest of his life. Right now he’s not very popular; In fact he probably lost the last election; Tough sanctions will weaken his position even further. Ahmadinejad would love it if Israel bombed him. He could justify this supposed holy war all the right-wingers think he wants to start. Do you think America is up for that? Do you think it will make things easier for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan? Anybody who thinks threatening Iran with an attack will be productive is out of touch.
Posted by: Skip | October 2, 2009, 12:31 am 12:31 am
Great headline, Jake and Sunlen. You had to know it would evoke peals of laughter around the world and you had the guts to file it anyway. Keep your spirits up, and ours, too. It’s a tough job putting a credible spin on the White House beat.
Posted by: Dale Richardson | October 2, 2009, 1:01 am 1:01 am
Ahmajinedad knew that and that’s why he only fired the nuclear missile under the Obama administration.
Posted by: marco
‘fired the nuclear missile”.. whoa…
I missed the explosion, where and when did the detonation take place
Posted by: 007 | October 2, 2009, 1:02 am 1:02 am
They feared Reagan and what he would do.
Posted by: Sigmonde
what the Mr. Ray-Gun did was align the US military support with Saddam against Iran,.. in that terrible conflict it’s estimated that 250,000 Iranians died, many from WMD weapons.
ironic that it was OK for Saddam, sanctioned by the US to kill Iranians with WMD’s, but ‘W’ had to start a war with Iraq because of non-existent WMD’s years later.. go figure..
It’s unfortunate that many don’t take the time to review the history of the region for the last 60 – 80 years and see how and why we have arrived at the point we are at today.
Posted by: POV | October 2, 2009, 1:10 am 1:10 am
Anybody who thinks threatening Iran with an attack will be productive is out of touch.
Posted by: Skip |
That’s a lot easier to say when you are out of range.
Posted by: Foghorn Leghorn | October 2, 2009, 1:17 am 1:17 am
“So to me, it sounds a whole lot like déjà vu, exactly the kind of nonsense that led us into a no-win, nonsensical war in Iraq where we’re still bogged down. We’re bogged down in Afghanistan and Pakistan and here they are trying to stir up another fight with another country. It is of no benefit to the American people. It is of no benefit to our national security interest and the sooner we get to the bottom of this and know the facts, the better off we would be as Americans.” – Congressman Paul
Posted by: Leo Liberty | October 2, 2009, 3:03 am 3:03 am
just like the Clinton years, all talk and bluster, no action or results..
Posted by: libsarecowards | October 2, 2009, 3:39 am 3:39 am
so, does obama still think he can sit down with ahmadenjad and talk this out? i can’t be the only one who has come to realize that obama’s as naive as he is arrogant.
Posted by: davidfrat21 | October 2, 2009, 7:00 am 7:00 am
“bet Ahmajinedad and his government are much more concerned about Obama.”
BWAHAHAHA please! Stop! You’re killing me! BWAHAHAHA
Posted by: JamesJ | October 2, 2009, 7:36 am 7:36 am
Why hasn’t anyone taken up the Jimmy Carter idea of “leave Iran alone.”
LOL – frigging Jimmy Carter – what a joke. He was a joke as President, he is a joke now.
Posted by: Lone Star Rules | October 2, 2009, 8:18 am 8:18 am
Maybe it’s time for that face to face chat with M.A. .. didn’t I hear that nonsense.. didn’t the current S.O.S. say it was election bunk?
Posted by: DontGet818OnMeNow | October 2, 2009, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
If we went into Iran instead of Iraq which by the way was the bigger threat at the time and still is,we wouldn’t have to be dealing with this now.It seems President Oboma has inherited many problems.I think that the President has access to alot more info than we are getting and things are changing by the minute,so give the guy a chance to do his job.
Posted by: J Jarvis | October 2, 2009, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
Obama, October 1:
‘Our Patience Is Not Unlimited’
Obama Oct 2:
“Just kidding. Our patience is unlimited”
from The Hill:
‘A State Department spokesperson on Friday signaled the president’s mandate that Iran has two weeks to permit inspections of its recently unveiled uranium refinement plant was not “written in stone.”’
Posted by: drjohn | October 3, 2009, 7:15 am 7:15 am
I thought Obama can make a speech and Iran would listen to him.
Posted by: Barbara | October 3, 2009, 1:51 pm 1:51 pm
I’m sure Iran is giving our President’s words very careful consideration, and right about now are thinking, “…will we send an Olympic team to Rio to compete with the infidels….?”
As for this nuclear bomb/ Israel issue, I really don’t think they’re paying any attention, at all.
Posted by: jggrimm | October 4, 2009, 2:11 am 2:11 am
Here we go again. Obama is acting like Bush. Iran hasn’t broke any international laws, yet he is saying “Our patience is not unlimited”? I think when he says “Our” he refers to the bankers making a literal killing on these endless wars and the military industrial complex, not the American people. I knew this guy would be just like the one, just better spoken.
Posted by: Hugo | October 5, 2009, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm