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Obama says he would talk to Iran
2007-11-03
In an interview with the New York Times on Friday, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama said he would hold direct talks with Iran if elected to the White House. Obama told the Times that if elected he would “engage in aggressive personal diplomacy” with Iran, part of a broader policy aimed at stabilizing neighbouring Iraq in order to withdraw US troops. “We are willing to talk about certain assurances in the context of them showing some good faith,” Obama told the Times. “I would meet directly with Iranian leaders,” he said.
"Yo, Short Round. How's it hangin'?"
Posted by:Fred

#7  Indeed. Negotiations mean giving something of yours up. What would Obama like to give up in the name of Peace In Our Time?
Posted by: eLarson   2007-11-03 16:51  

#6  Obama Says He Would Concede To Iran

For example, "Yep, you can have Iraq..."
Posted by: Crereper Bucket4485   2007-11-03 13:03  

#5  Iran can certainly use a good talking to. I just don't think Obama is the guy to do it. Maybe John Bolton. Or a thick-necked guy named Guido. Nice country ya got here, A-jad. Be a shame if something happened to it.
Posted by: SteveS   2007-11-03 11:01  

#4  .....if elected he would “engage in aggressive personal diplomacy” with Iran, part of a broader policy aimed at stabilizing neighbouring Iraq in order to withdraw US troops.

Appears he's at least idenfied Iran as a de-stabiling factor in the war. I sincerely hope others on the Hill admit make the connection.
Posted by: Besoeker   2007-11-03 09:58  

#3  I love how these flippin' idiots shriek that we have to have multi-lateral negotiations.....until the Euroweenies spend 4 YEARS "negotiating" to absolutely no avail.

So now, we should unilaterally talk to them because, you know, Americans talk so much better than Euros.

Where's TR when you need him?
Posted by: AlanC   2007-11-03 09:53  

#2  Well, after talking about the weather, the family, the menu, etc. what do you talk about?
Posted by: JohnQC   2007-11-03 09:41  

#1  Â“We are willing to talk about certain assurances in the context of them showing some good faith,” Obama told the Times.

Obama is Neville Chamberlain reincarnated.
Posted by: WTF   2007-11-03 08:24  

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