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New York to Ahmadinejad: 'No'

Submitted by lou, Sep 19, 2007 22:28

Not that Iran can be trusted, but it was Saudi extremist who planned and carried out 9/11. Saudi Arabia was one of only three countries to recognize the Taliban. Remember those people harboring Bin Laden.

By Scott Peterson | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor

BAGHDAD

Iran has been here before, called upon by arch-foe America to assist in a neighborhood security problem. After 9/11, Iran helped the US extensively in Afghanistan to overthrow the Taliban and establish a new government.

It anticipated better relations in exchange for its assistance. But it was soon dubbed a member of the "Axis of Evil" by President Bush in his 2002 State of the Union address.

The outcome of that flicker of cooperation may increase Iran's wariness if it yet again receives a request from the US for help, this time in Iraq.

"This led the Iranians to conclude the US was intent on overthrowing their regime, and would not be affected by cooperative behavior," says Barnett Rubin, of New York University.


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I think he'd beat Bush by a good 5% of the vote.. [MORE]

Reality

Oct 6, 2007 00:05

I am going to say this right out. Ahmadinejad should be aloud to go to the WTC Memorial and be... [MORE]

Justin

Sep 27, 2007 18:05

Ahmadinejad should defintely be allowed to place a wreath at the WTC Memorial. Let us not forget that he lost... [MORE]

Justin

Sep 27, 2007 17:43

Ahmanidejan was booed and ridiculed by the students in Iranian univercities. (Some students were arrested). The American students are suppose... [MORE]

kolibri

Sep 24, 2007 03:07

The facts are simple and the reactions are totally irrational. None of the actors in the 911 tragedy came from... [MORE]

John

Sep 24, 2007 02:32

By denying AhmadiNejad from visiting Ground Zero, we will prove to the rest of the world that we are as... [MORE]

wade

Sep 24, 2007 00:27

Dear Editor of the NY Sun, In "New Yort to Ahmadinejad: 'No'" by Sarah Garland, published in the Sun on September... [MORE]

Hooshang Amirahmadi

Sep 21, 2007 00:44

What a bunch of crap! By preventing Mr. Ahmadinejad from visiting the ground zero, New York is proving what hypocrites... [MORE]

Tom

Sep 20, 2007 22:12

CU President Lee Bollinger has announced that M.A. has accepted an invitation to speak at Columbia. Bollinger said: (clear your... [MORE]

Dolores

Sep 20, 2007 14:15

Ahmadinejad should be arrested and handcuffed as soon as he steps out of the airplane in New York. He should... [MORE]

Javad Mosavi

Sep 20, 2007 13:27

 "It seems odd that the president of a country that is a state sponsor of terror would visit ground zero." Don't... [MORE]

Squeaky Wheels

Sep 20, 2007 10:41

has revealed that the first peoples to live free and roam this vast land later referred to as America, (native... [MORE]

David Westmeier

Sep 24, 2007 00:34

Ahmadinejad is Shia, Al Qaeda is Sunni. [MORE]

xofis

Sep 20, 2007 10:05

Would like to join in protest at ground zero.  I am outraged and would appreciate if anybody could send me... [MORE]

Yvette Jackman

Sep 20, 2007 09:52

Mr. Ahmadinejad should be welcome at the Ground Zero site and praised for his desire to show the American people... [MORE]

Anthony Watt

Sep 20, 2007 08:37

To allow him to come here to ground zero is another stab in the heart I felt that way when... [MORE]

Kathy Psirogianes

Sep 20, 2007 08:07

Forget the UN terms of agreement. This man needs to be arrested and tried for crimes against humanity, and hopefully... [MORE]

benruther

Sep 20, 2007 08:02

maybe the iranian dictator could fall down a flight of steps and break his neck or eat a bad batch... [MORE]

warren bacon

Sep 20, 2007 11:27

It will be a travesty If we do not arrest ahmadinejad when he is in NYC! And if Hugo Chavez... [MORE]

Elliot W

Sep 20, 2007 12:56

If for some reason he does visit this site, do not cover the story in your media outlet. Do not... [MORE]

Doug

Sep 20, 2007 06:40

Ahmadinejad should have to phone in or teleconference his speech to the UN. He should not receive and invitation to... [MORE]

Eva Ritchey

Sep 20, 2007 05:29

Considering the egregious behavior of the U.S. in 1953 which overthrew Iran's democracy without provocation, I consider Mr. Ahmadinejad's cerebral... [MORE]

M. Delphia Block

Sep 20, 2007 03:05

Dear's, Sorry to state this way that I feel Sorrow for those Parlement members of US ,that claim the leading... [MORE]

Jamal Rahman

Sep 24, 2007 01:51

Can somebody explain to me why request to visit the site of the former WTC towers is a problem without... [MORE]

blahblahblah

Sep 20, 2007 01:24

"Can somebody explain to me why request to visit the site of the former WTC towers is a problem without... [MORE]

mikkins

Sep 21, 2007 06:59

I am a conservative, and I have no problem with Ahmadinejad speaking at Columbia. Our universities are public forums and... [MORE]

Jason

Sep 24, 2007 01:40

"Why the fuss?" asks "blahblahblah " Are you kidding or are you just so far removed from the young men serving... [MORE]

Doug

Sep 24, 2007 05:07

the reason he shouldn't even be allowed into this country nor visit ground zero is because he is a tyrant... [MORE]

Renate

Sep 24, 2007 12:28

I believe in MY country. Always!! Even though some citizens and politicos, downgrade us. No one seems to remember Hane... [MORE]

Margaret

Oct 9, 2007 09:38

I believe in MY country. Always!! Even though some citizens and politicos, downgrade us. No one seems to remember Jane... [MORE]

Margaret

Oct 9, 2007 09:39

INo connection to Iran? Blood for oil? Who's been tuning your fork? The Iranians are formerly known as Persians, you... [MORE]

InfidelMan

Nov 19, 2007 10:39

The problem is that he is six years too late. [MORE]

Ralph Cavolo

Sep 20, 2007 01:07

Ahmadinejad should be put in prision,tried for war crimes if he sets foot in the USA! [MORE]

G C

Sep 19, 2007 23:29

I can say the same about the US, with the exception that there are at least 25 countries in this... [MORE]

pat

Sep 24, 2007 20:40

Now, if they would stop his visit to the United States. [MORE]

Donna

Sep 19, 2007 22:41

Not that Iran can be trusted, but it was Saudi extremist who planned and carried out 9/11. Saudi Arabia was...

lou

Sep 19, 2007 22:28

I CANNOT believe that an Ahmadinejad visit to ground Zero was even CONSIDERED by the powers at be. Obviously, Ahmadinejad planned... [MORE]

LBob#7

Sep 19, 2007 22:08

This is absolutely amazing. Allowing such a visit would go down in the history books as something future generations would... [MORE]

Susan

Sep 19, 2007 22:05

Will no one on the New York City Council even draft a simple resolution to condemn this madman appearing on... [MORE]

Barry Popik

Sep 19, 2007 22:00

We believe that the president of Iran should be arrested the moment he sets foot on US soil and shipped... [MORE]

Harold & Vicki Medders

Sep 19, 2007 21:34

There is no recollection of anyone talking about the innocent killing of 290 Iranian civilians by the US Navy in... [MORE]

John

Sep 24, 2007 02:58

what I cant figure out is why this guy is coming to this country at all. [MORE]

shannon

Sep 19, 2007 21:23

why the hell is he here??? he needs to go [MORE]

tim stanley

Sep 19, 2007 21:13

Please let Iran's President Ahmadinejad know that Americans would be delighted to have him visit Ground Zero so he can... [MORE]

Randy Katro

Sep 19, 2007 21:02

He, like most Muslims, has caught on to the fact that 9/11 was an inside job and perpetrated by our... [MORE]

Jay

Sep 19, 2007 20:53

Hopefully not as stupid a you!!! Anyone believing the way you do is a nutcase pure and simple! Find a... [MORE]

Ed

Sep 24, 2007 01:24

Iran had absolutely nothing to do with the terrorist attacks against America on 9/11! Ahmadinejad wants to lay a wreath... [MORE]

Shocked and Outraged

Sep 19, 2007 18:37

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