It Seems As Though The Disaster Has Begun
Hot off the presses, an AP report via Yahoo News (Hat-Tip: Little Green Footballs) those involved in the direct negotiations with the US have decided to punt.
Six world powers agreed Thursday on a "significant" package of incentives to persuade Iran to halt its uranium enrichment program, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Becket said.
Way to go. The talks have not even started yet, and already the nations involved are ready to load a plate full of presents--like a summertime Santa Claus--in an attempt to reward Iran's behavior rather than condemning it.
"I am pleased to say we have agreed (on) a set of far-reaching proposals," she said. "We believe they offer Iran the chance to reach a negotiated agreement based on cooperation."
No quid pro quo? Where are the actions of Iran ensuring they are willing to comply. Just listening to the negotiations while they continue to work on nuclear weapons is no way to negotiate. That would be like negotiating with Hitler over Poland as he is invading it.
She added that "if Iran agrees not to engage in negotiations, further steps will have to be taken."
Additionally, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Russia and China were considering joining the United States and three key European countries in any nuclear talks with Iran if there was a basis for negotiations.
Read: further steps=another harshly worded letter. Look, I do not berate the diplomats, but all too often they are dead-set on peace no matter the cost.
After a meeting by France, Britain, Germany, the United States, Russia and China, Becket said "we urge Iran to take the positive path" and promised to suspend Security Council action against Tehran if it agreed to halt enrichment.
And when they refuse, will the UNSC take action? Of course not because Russia and China will find another excuse as to why they cannot support that action. Honestly, there are times where I feel that we are being far too trusting.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with the foreign ministers from the European nations that led stalled talks with Iran last year, and also with representatives of Russia and China. Russian and Chinese support is crucial to attach the threat of United Nations sanctions or other punishment to the package of incentives.
At the White House, President Bush warned that the confrontation would end up at the U.N. Security Council if Iran continues to enrich uranium.
"If they continue their obstinance, if they continue to say to the world `We really don't care what your opinion is,' then the world is going to act in concert," Bush said after meeting with his Cabinet at the White House.
Bush said he got a "positive response" in a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding, "We expect Russia to participate in the United Nations Security Council. We'll see whether or not they agree to do that."
Mr. President, neither nation will come on board for serious sanctions. And the idea of using the military option with their approval is not even close to passing. This is a worthless attempt at diplomacy. Ahmadinejad and Iran are not going to stop their enrichment. Or they will say they have, and refuse to allow anyone in to verify that boast.
Bush also spoke about Iran on Thursday with Chinese President Hu Jintao. He said little about that conversation, saying, "They understood our strategy." The U.S. would need cooperation by Russia and China, Security Council members, before that body could act.
On Wednesday, the United States announced it is now willing to join the European talks if Iran suspends suspect activities and returns to the table.
That is a much different story than what has been painted. I was led to believe that these would be talks between the United States and Iran because the European nations had failed to reach an accord. If they are not to be involved, this petty parsing over incentives could undermine the talks from the start.
Iran's foreign minister welcomed the idea of direct talks, but rebuffed the U.S. condition that Tehran first must suspend uranium enrichment.
"Iran welcomes dialogue under just conditions but won't give up our rights," the state-run Iranian television quoted Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki as saying Thursday.
And as we can see, Iran has no intention of complying with any sort of conditions for the talks. They want to continue to work on their program while the talks go on; a nose-thumbing answer to any worldwide concerns. And that, above all, speaks volumes. Ahmadinejad and Iran are far bolder than Hitler or Nazi Germany. People were treated to Hitler's ideas in Mein Kampf, but Ahmadinejad has given the world his views in living color.
His letter to President Bush was clearly a declaration of war. He is letting the world know that if you have a problem with his nation then so be it. They will go to war against that detractor for the greater glory of Islam and the 12th Imam. You cannot negotiate with people like this. They care for things we cannot grasp, and care little for what others think. These talks will end up being completely fruitless, or the diplomats will eventually give away the store.
The Bunny ;)
Hot off the presses, an AP report via Yahoo News (Hat-Tip: Little Green Footballs) those involved in the direct negotiations with the US have decided to punt.
Six world powers agreed Thursday on a "significant" package of incentives to persuade Iran to halt its uranium enrichment program, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Becket said.
Way to go. The talks have not even started yet, and already the nations involved are ready to load a plate full of presents--like a summertime Santa Claus--in an attempt to reward Iran's behavior rather than condemning it.
"I am pleased to say we have agreed (on) a set of far-reaching proposals," she said. "We believe they offer Iran the chance to reach a negotiated agreement based on cooperation."
No quid pro quo? Where are the actions of Iran ensuring they are willing to comply. Just listening to the negotiations while they continue to work on nuclear weapons is no way to negotiate. That would be like negotiating with Hitler over Poland as he is invading it.
She added that "if Iran agrees not to engage in negotiations, further steps will have to be taken."
Additionally, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Russia and China were considering joining the United States and three key European countries in any nuclear talks with Iran if there was a basis for negotiations.
Read: further steps=another harshly worded letter. Look, I do not berate the diplomats, but all too often they are dead-set on peace no matter the cost.
After a meeting by France, Britain, Germany, the United States, Russia and China, Becket said "we urge Iran to take the positive path" and promised to suspend Security Council action against Tehran if it agreed to halt enrichment.
And when they refuse, will the UNSC take action? Of course not because Russia and China will find another excuse as to why they cannot support that action. Honestly, there are times where I feel that we are being far too trusting.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with the foreign ministers from the European nations that led stalled talks with Iran last year, and also with representatives of Russia and China. Russian and Chinese support is crucial to attach the threat of United Nations sanctions or other punishment to the package of incentives.
At the White House, President Bush warned that the confrontation would end up at the U.N. Security Council if Iran continues to enrich uranium.
"If they continue their obstinance, if they continue to say to the world `We really don't care what your opinion is,' then the world is going to act in concert," Bush said after meeting with his Cabinet at the White House.
Bush said he got a "positive response" in a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, adding, "We expect Russia to participate in the United Nations Security Council. We'll see whether or not they agree to do that."
Mr. President, neither nation will come on board for serious sanctions. And the idea of using the military option with their approval is not even close to passing. This is a worthless attempt at diplomacy. Ahmadinejad and Iran are not going to stop their enrichment. Or they will say they have, and refuse to allow anyone in to verify that boast.
Bush also spoke about Iran on Thursday with Chinese President Hu Jintao. He said little about that conversation, saying, "They understood our strategy." The U.S. would need cooperation by Russia and China, Security Council members, before that body could act.
On Wednesday, the United States announced it is now willing to join the European talks if Iran suspends suspect activities and returns to the table.
That is a much different story than what has been painted. I was led to believe that these would be talks between the United States and Iran because the European nations had failed to reach an accord. If they are not to be involved, this petty parsing over incentives could undermine the talks from the start.
Iran's foreign minister welcomed the idea of direct talks, but rebuffed the U.S. condition that Tehran first must suspend uranium enrichment.
"Iran welcomes dialogue under just conditions but won't give up our rights," the state-run Iranian television quoted Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki as saying Thursday.
And as we can see, Iran has no intention of complying with any sort of conditions for the talks. They want to continue to work on their program while the talks go on; a nose-thumbing answer to any worldwide concerns. And that, above all, speaks volumes. Ahmadinejad and Iran are far bolder than Hitler or Nazi Germany. People were treated to Hitler's ideas in Mein Kampf, but Ahmadinejad has given the world his views in living color.
His letter to President Bush was clearly a declaration of war. He is letting the world know that if you have a problem with his nation then so be it. They will go to war against that detractor for the greater glory of Islam and the 12th Imam. You cannot negotiate with people like this. They care for things we cannot grasp, and care little for what others think. These talks will end up being completely fruitless, or the diplomats will eventually give away the store.
The Bunny ;)
posted by Syd And Vaughn | 3:39 PM
1 Comments:
I have never been a fan Condoleezze Rice fan. There, I've said it. I don't deny her intelligence or piano playing abilities but she's lacking something. She may be an expert on Russia but I'm fearful of her Islam naivety. She's no match for the Arab leaders on their turf. And by leaders, I include the Tribe Chieftains, the many Spiritual Leaders and the Grand Ayatollahs. Iran's President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is subservient to the Supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. One big mistake Clinton made was having a female Secretary of State. Arafat made a fool of her. I've fearful, Rice isn't the right person for the job. I hope I'm wrong. Rawriter
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