Could It Be True

The headline for the news story proclaimed "Iran accuses US of interfering in its elections." Considering the alleged source, Iran, there was no credibility attached to the claim. But, could it be true? Was President Obama really taking some initiative to rid us and the world of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? Unfortunately, the article gave no evidence or incidents that could establish that this "interference", whatever it was, had in fact been engineered by the Obama Administration.

But was it possible? Unfortunately, no. The past conduct of our President just does not allow even a remote hope that he could be credited with any part of the current disturbances by the people of Iran in protest to the questionable election victory by Ahmadinejad. The ABCs of American foreign policy since the inauguration of Obama have been Apologize, Bow and Criticize. Apologize for everything America has ever done; Bow to foreign leaders; and criticize our longtime allies. This Obama approach to diplomacy does not lend itself to an active role in helping Mir Hossein Mousavi oust his rival. Any such action, although it could be to the ultimate advantage of our nation, would also be contrary to Obama's expressed goal of a partnership with the Islamic world. America's best interests have now fallen behind keeping Muslim country leaders content. Other than hollow comments by Hillary Clinton that the situation is being monitored, Obama and his minions are doing nothing to promote democracy in Iran.

The situation is Iran is difficult to watch. The free, democratic election results were preordained. The Revolutionary Guard has cautioned the Iranian people to stop its protests. The government has clamped down on media coverage and on modern communication via cell phone, e-mail, blogs and twitter.

Take note America. If Obama is not weakened by the 2010 Congressional elections this Iranian situation could be a preview of the United States in 2012.