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2010-06-09 Home Front: Politix

Rand Simberg, "Transterrestrial Musings"

Why is it that the president would talk to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad without preconditions, but he thinks that, in the middle of arguably the biggest domestic crisis of his presidency, it's a waste of his time to have a conversation with the head of British Petroleum?

Posted by Mike 2010-06-09 08:29|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 Because he believes Iran is not a dead end?

Posted by gorb 2010-06-09 09:24|| 2010-06-09 09:24|| Front Page Top

#2 With whom does he stand a better chance of improving his reelection funds for 2012?

and

Who's seen more of the bottom of the bus?

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-06-09 10:21|| 2010-06-09 10:21|| Front Page Top

#3 Iran produces only 30% (probably inflated) of their gasoline sales. Their transportation system could be shut down within hours.

So why are we treating insects like Ahmadinejad like they are in a position of strength.

Posted by Omerelet Oppressor of the Jutes7800 2010-06-09 16:56|| 2010-06-09 16:56|| Front Page Top

#4 ....Napoleon - An army of lions commanded by a deer will never be an army of lions

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-06-09 17:59|| 2010-06-09 17:59|| Front Page Top

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