Does Obama Secretly Want Ahmadinejad to Beat Mousavi?

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Real change in Iran will come from within. As the young people of Iran struggle against entrenched powers, we are seeing what can happen without American bombs and soldiers. These modern-day Persians will emerge eventually to regain their rightful place in the history of mankind. We need to stay out of the fray while making it clear that we support the revolutionaries in their dreams and aspirations. A friendly Iran in that troubled part of the world will make an enormous difference in the Middle East foreign policies of all nations. I applaud these brave young women and men.

Galen Clark of SD 1:29PM June 16, 2009

Drezner's post doesn't actually try to read Obama's mind. It points out, among other things, that if the regime holds onto power by fraudulent means, it will suffer a huge loss of credibility in the global community. This, Drezner notes, is far from the worst possible outcome for the U.S.
Obama personally -- given his "no drama" style -- would likely prefer a more rational Iranian leadership with whom to open a dialog. So far he seems to be taking a wise course by voicing cautious support for the opposition but emphasizing that Iranians hold their future in their own hands. He's right: this isn't about us.

kaspian of ME 10:51AM June 16, 2009

Ahmadinejad's victory is a fraudulent one. His supposed victory over Mousavi, an azeri Iranian, has been predicted in the Ancient text of the Balenyata. The Iranian establishment is invested in an Ahmadinejad victory because their survival is based on it. The prediction of their downfall is fortold in the Balenyata, an ancient holy text according to Therese G. a Iranian studies professor.

Therese G. of NJ 10:50AM June 16, 2009

Ahmadinejad bases is vitrol on Holy Balenyata.
The Balenyata is steeped in empowerment. This according to Mamalestian Iranian Theresa Gallo.

Therese G. of NJ 10:45AM June 16, 2009

With a lying fool like Obama anything is possible, except honesty and leadership!

Does it matter, Honestly of FL 10:17AM June 16, 2009

Are you high. Everyday the crazy things that poeple speculate about Obamas thoughts are just nutty.No one wants that nut in Iran stille in charge and certinly not Obama. This kinda Idea is out of the minds of the same crazys that say hes a secret muslum, not a american and so on.Bla Bla Bla.

ronald r gagnon of CA 9:43AM June 16, 2009