Iran Election Is Obama's First Foreign Policy Test—And He's Failing

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HP of AL 9:06AM March 31, 2010

Unfortunately - in this crisis no matter who wins Iran, democracy and freedom loses...

http://ronmossad.blogspot.com/2009/08/in-endit-doesnt-even-matter.html

Mousavi and Ahmedinejad are cut from the same radical, Islamist cloth.

ronmossad of FL 10:04PM August 12, 2009

DhbIga

Pkuedopa of HI 11:50AM July 14, 2009

I dont believe that this was a failure. He did exactly what he said. He didnt want to act like his predecessor and so he listened then analyzed before making a statement without jumping in head first with no thought for the consequences. To me i dont believe it was a disappointment. He acted in a way he thought was befitting to the situation. I really admire the Iranian people for standing up for what they believed in. commend their efforts. You can also go to this site to blog about some similiar issues http://joshuaseverthingblog.blogspot.com

Jade of NY 2:30AM June 30, 2009

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Peter Roff

Peter Roff

Peter Roff is a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report. Formerly a senior political writer for United Press International, he’s now affiliated with several public policy organizations including Let Freedom Ring, and Frontiers of Freedom. His writing has appeared in National Review, Fox News’ opinion section, The Daily Caller, Politico and elsewhere. Follow him on Twitter @PeterRoff.

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