The Associated Press reported on Saturday, April 28, that prospective Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson would seek to assist the Iranian people if they attempted to overthrow the government of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Thompson suggested that the U.S. “capitalize” on popular antipathy to the current Iranian regime. Pairing Thompson’s words with a news report of student protests at Iranian universities, Michael Ledeen at National Review Online likes Thompson’s sentiments.
The problem with statements like these is that the current Iranian government can hear them, and is probably understandably not excited about them. Thankfully Thompson is just a candidate.
I mean, I would be glad if there was a revolution in Iran, but if I were a prominent politician, saying so would probably have a negative impact on the coming negotiations with them.
May 1st, 2007 at 5:09 am
The problem with statements like these is that the current Iranian government can hear them, and is probably understandably not excited about them. Thankfully Thompson is just a candidate.
I mean, I would be glad if there was a revolution in Iran, but if I were a prominent politician, saying so would probably have a negative impact on the coming negotiations with them.