Monday, June 19, 2006
Bush on Persia
Very interesting speech right now. Appealing to the Westernized element among Persians, who are the 'Episcopal end' of the Mohammedan spectrum, and who have always chafed under the basically Arab dictatorship of the mullahs. Appealing to their sense of lost empire (Cyrus), which is part of the underlying drive toward domination. Basically telling the Persians (as opposed to the other, less civilized parts of Iran) that their desire for empire can best be satisfied by turning into a fully modern country, where their tremendous intelligence can be used constructively.
Includes a promise to put more effort into 'Radio Free Europe' type of outreach.
Might be two years late, but it's still just right. ¶ 7:38 AM
Includes a promise to put more effort into 'Radio Free Europe' type of outreach.
Might be two years late, but it's still just right. ¶ 7:38 AM
