Obama's Strategy for Reaching Out to Iran

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I don't think that extending a hand of truce for dialogue is weak. I think it is intelligent. Who wants an ongoing war or argument? How many people have to die? This country is looked upon by other countries as bullies. Don't you think it is time that we change our strategy? Hey, maybe other countries will once again believe in the integrity of the US. Maybe, when we visit other countries we won't be bashed as "Ugly Americans". Who wants that title?
If Iran is not interested in dialogue then we have every right to shake the dust off our feet and do whatever is necessary. I think we should seek peaceful means first, because an ongoing war with Iran is not a favorable situation for our country.
Yes, America is tough and rough, but we can be bullies too

Tammy of IL 4:03PM March 23, 2009

I don't think that extending a hand of truce for dialogue is weak. I think it is intelligent. Who wants an ongoing war or argument? How many people have to die? This country is looked upon by other countries as bullies. Don't you think it is time that we change our strategy? Hey, maybe other countries will once again believe in the integrity of the US. Maybe, when we visit other countries we won't be bashed as "Ugly Americans". Who wants that title?
If Iran is not interested in dialogue then we have every right to shake the dust off our feet and do whatever is necessary. I think we should seek peaceful means first, because an ongoing war with Iran is not a favorable situation for our country.
Yes, America is tough and rough, but we can be bullies too

Tammy of IL 4:03PM March 23, 2009

I give credit to President Obama for trying a different approach in dealing with Iran, as opposed to the tough talk other presidents have tried. But whether it works remains to be seen. Frankly, I have my doubts.
Iran using nuclear technology for peaceful purposes only-yeah rght! They know they've got the world community right where the want us. The U.S. won't invade Iran, it will be too unpopular among the American people since we're still fighting in Afghanistan, and, of course, most people are fed up with the mess we got ourselves into in Iraq.
Europe won't attack a Middle Eastern country after seeing the manure pile George Bush got us into.
And everyone knows it. Including Iran.
Obama will soon realize that hatred between Iran and the U.S. will not be smoothed over anytime soon. Iran can do whatever it wants and not be invaded.
Years from now, Iran will have strong nuclear capabilities that they know they can use to bully the world.
Scary, isn't it?
That's AS I SEE IT. I'm Mike "Mainer Mike" Brown.

Mike Brown of ME 2:50PM March 22, 2009

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john MYRICKt of FL 10:57AM March 22, 2009

Maria,
The people of Iran have not waged war against any of their neighbors in about
300 years, many weaker than Iran. US has launched how many? How many bases do you
have? how many people you have killed?
It is the American people like yourself who not respect weak nations.

ali of MD 4:55AM March 22, 2009

Maria,
The people of Iran have not waged war against any of their neighbors in about
300 years, many weaker than Iran. US has launched how many? How many bases do you
have? how many people you have killed?
It is the American people like yourself who not respect weak nations.

ali of CA 4:54AM March 22, 2009

Let me congratulate first, President Obama wining the presidential elections, wishing him a successful and fruitful governing in the next 8 years. Even though I am from the Republic of Macedonia, I can feel that this man can do a lot for the whole world to became as one country.He has to focus on advancing the relationship with Russian Federation and China, to be careful from the European Union because, simply, they are not capable of thinking honestly (look what they are doing to us Macedonians, and this suppose to be the 21st century). Big powers such as US of America, Russia and China should focus on developing the African continent, and by doing so they will give a sign of apology for the bad things the human kind has done to the African people. This three big powers can stop the wears all over the world and that is how, we the people from all over the world, can focus on our selves. Excellent gesture by President Obama giving Iranian people hand of friendship on their national day.
I would like to propose the idea of having one currency all over the world. I do not know how but I am sure that the experts form all over the world can figure out.
All the best and God bless the Mother Earth.
Branislav Gavrilovski

Branislav Gavrilovski 3:42PM March 21, 2009

Regarding article “Obama's Strategy for Reaching Out to Iran”
The president Obama video message calls for "mutual respect”, Tehran took that the wrong way. They see us as we are weak, and Tehran responded now they will finish their nuclear program by the end of this year.
Iran's is not looking for a "mutual respect”. They do not see us, USA, as strong country any more. Iran’s people do not respect weak people.

Maria K. of TX 10:01PM March 20, 2009