Friday, September 24, 2010
Which is which?
NBC's Tehran bureau chief, discussing Ahmadinejad's UN rants, says (approx quote) "There is a faction in Iran that expects him to present these rants in foreign places, and he is pleasing this faction."
Yes, this faction is called Patriots, defined as "people who like their own country". [Obsolete and archaic concept in the West.]
Actually, Western nations do have "factions" that expect our leaders to speak harshly against our enemies, but our "factions" don't get any satisfaction from our leaders. Our leaders slavishly praise and serve our enemies in word and deed.
Which type of country is more democratic? ¶ 5:46 PM
Yes, this faction is called Patriots, defined as "people who like their own country". [Obsolete and archaic concept in the West.]
Actually, Western nations do have "factions" that expect our leaders to speak harshly against our enemies, but our "factions" don't get any satisfaction from our leaders. Our leaders slavishly praise and serve our enemies in word and deed.
Which type of country is more democratic? ¶ 5:46 PM
