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epicsurvivorThe negotiations with Iran over it’s nuclear program have been on and off for several years, and during that time Iran has pressed ahead with their ambitions, and concerned nations have come to understand the lack of sincerity in good faith negotiations with the IRI. It seems the concept of Al-Taqiyya was slow in being understood by most in the U.S, UN and the EU.
However, in December, the UN finally acted, and the Security Council imposed sanctions, and require Iran to return in March for further negotiations. These sanctions are considerably weaker than what had been sought by the brilliant leadership provided by Ambassador Bolton, due to the objections by Russia, but nontheless, these sanctions focused on the people and programs involved in Iran’s nuclear program, and were a turning point in drawing attention to the problem Iran is for global security. Over the weekend, the EU met in Munich, to discuss the implementation of the UN sanctions on Iran, and on Monday, all 27 EU nations agreed on the sanctions, which include a ban on selling Iran technology and materials that could be used in a nuclear weapons program, and the freezing of assets of twelve Iranian companies and people.
Also, the U.S. has been actively working with many EU nations to isolate Iran economically, and that effort appears to be having an effect.
Iran’s economic conditions deteriorate.
U.S. and Western pressure on Iran is squeezing its economy, feeding the inflation and joblessness that have swelled under its controversial president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Iran’s economic challenges include:
•Banking restrictions. A half-dozen European banks have ended or restricted dollar dealings with Tehran to avoid jeopardizing business with the United States. Mohammad Jafar Mojarrad, vice governor of Iran’s Central Bank, said most of the lenders continue dealing with Iran in other currencies.
Peter Pietsch, spokesman for giant German bank Commerzbank, said the institution halted dollar transactions with Iran on Jan. 31 but still conducts transactions with Iranians in euros.
Credit Suisse, a major Swiss-based financial services firm, stopped taking new clients in Iran in late 2005 “in light of the developments in the country … as well as to safeguard our reputation,” spokeswoman Esther Gerster said.
•Rising import costs. Saeed Laylaz, a Tehran business consultant, said exporters require Iranian buyers to deposit the full amount of a transaction to obtain letters of credit, and that has added 8% to 12% to the cost of imports.
•Declining oil production. Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri-Hamaneh told the Iranian Student News Agency last year that Iran’s annual oil output had declined by half a million barrels per day as the country struggled to pump from aging fields. Iran produces 3.9 million barrels per day and exports 2.4 million. Roger Stern, an economist at Johns Hopkins University, has predicted that Iranian oil exports could decline to zero by 2015 without a significant increase in investment or a decline in domestic consumption.
Then there is this report, that Daimler-Chrysler is pulling out of Iran, which was released on 12 Feb.
DaimlerChrysler is pulling out of Iran because of growing US pressure to end business investment there, a German weekly newspaper, Wirtschaftswoche, reported Monday in its online edition.
Then we learn today, that Iran is really in trouble, as GreenPeace will be visiting the Iranian port city of Bushehr.
That aside, the worsening business climate in Iran, and their weakened economy, are the greatest weapons we have in stopping the Mullahocracy, and ameliorating the conditions for the Iranian people to seek regime change. There is growing discontent in Iran with the lack of leadership exhibited by President Ahmadi-Nejad, and not only from the populace, but from some clerics, as well.
This recent article by Amil Imani has an extensive list of what is happening in Iran, and what is needed.
There is, however, a non-violent solution, without appeasement that offers the best chance for resolving the impasse: change of regime in Iran. President Ahmadinejad’s bellicosity notwithstanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran is on the verge of collapse upon the head of the despised Mullahs and their fronting thugs. A few nudges from the outside world would serve as the tipping point for the long-suffering Iranians to rise and bury the Mullahs in the graveyard they have made of Iran. Here are some indicators of how seriously the Islamic Republic is ailing:
Oil money is the Mullahs’ lifeblood. The Mullahs are strapped. They can’t pay the salaries of teachers and other government employees on time.
The great majority of Iranians are fed up with the misrule of the Islamic Republic. Students, workers, and women groups have been in the forefront of fighting the Islamists. Even among the high-ranking clergy a significant widespread dissention is surfacing. Ayatollahs in the twin holy cities of Qom and Mashhad, for instance, have refused Ahmadinejad’s request to issue jihad fatwas against the Great Satan.
Tehran is already quivering under the mild UN sanctions and is desperately trying to avoid a tougher Security Council resolution scheduled for March.
Iran did not vote against a resolution passed by the U.N. General Assembly last week condemning the denial of the Holocaust. A slap in the face of the neo-fascist, Holocaust-denying Mullahs.
There are many more indicators in the above article, and encourage any to read it. Amil Imani also has a lengthy list of recommendations to help promote regime change, which you can find on his link. He closes with an excellent comment:
The Iran problem is urgent. It is a world problem.
I am in complete agreement with that sentiment.
The consistent pressure President Bush has exerted on the Mad Mullahs, through Sec. Rice, and Ambassador Bolton, has been undeterred by their detractors. The desire to wage war with Iran has never been the primary option by this administration, and the wisdom of this course of action is now being exhibited.
See also: Chuck Simmins — Surging Airborne in Bagdhad
Filed under: 'War on Terrorism', iran, Islam, n2l
President Tom (as Glenn Beck calls him) has about used up his bluster. Bush is not Carter and can’t be pushed around like ole Liver Lips, and Tom’s getting worried, thus the extra bluster of late. If the leftards would STFU for just a few months, just about all of the plans under way would work. But NO! Pelosi, Murtha, Kerry, Kennedy, Obama and most all of them have to campaign while we are at war. They are a sorry bunch, indeed.
BTW, nice job N2L.
Thanx Robert D.
I have voted for Bush four times. The first time wasn’t so much a vote for him, but a vote against Ann Richards, as she was such a sold-out LLL with a down-home act. During Bush’s first term as Governor, I began to notice some positive attributes he possessed. He got things done with a Dhimmicrat controlled Texas legislature, and he got things done that were clearly not in anyone’s interest, but the state of Texas. By the time he was up for reelection, I came to the realization that he was quietly effective, and he was sincere in how he governed. When the patriarch of the Texas Dhimmicrat party, Bob Bullock, announced he was supporting Bush for reelection, over the Dhimmi’s candidate…his own god-child, there was no doubt that Bush was the best choice.
He went to D.C. with the stated intention of changing the tone of rhetoric in D.C., and he has still not verbally attacked his opponents, while they have never relented in attacking and insulting him, irrespective of all the good he has done. They won’t and can’t shut-up, they are children.
great job n2l.
more on this topic: putting the squeeze on iran
I know it’s partly my optimistic nature, and probably partly wishful thinking, but Patraeus in Iraq, NK nuke deal, and Iran falling from within. I would luv to see liberal head explosions rivalling “shock and awe”/heh
Hey nuke!
Ain’t that the truth. Perhaps we have reached a point in our lives where we see things as they can be, more than how we want things…now!
President Bush and his advisors said no to individual talks with Lil’Kim, despite the Madeleine Halfbright and other dhimmi calls for them. He stuck to his guns for six-way talks and it has proven to be the correct choice to get the Nork’s to blink. Do I think the Norks can be trusted? Not a chance, but at least they couldn’t pull the wool over Bush’s eyes, and get everything they wanted.
But you are right, recent events are cause for optimism, unless you have a gloomy LLL outlook.
37 degrees here in God’s country tomorrow.
Dang. It’s still February
Dang…now I remember that post, that was on the day the Gators put the whuppin’ on the Buckeyes.
I also read a report about a month ago, that indicated that the Saudi’s and other OPEC nations were publicly calling for reducing oil production, as they were concerned about the price of oil falling to $50 a barrel, but that nothing has been done, and oil prices have stayed fairly low, except for a recent spike due to the cold weather gorebal warming has produced. Some think the Saudis are intentionally keeping the price down, to prevent Iran from profiting as much, and reducing their ability to influence events throughout the ME. I might be able to find the story, but it was interesting premise.
Yeah, gonna be in the 20′s here the next few nights, with a chance of snow flurries tomorrow.
Danged ol’gorebal warming, wish it would hurry up and get here.
I don’t give the sauds that much credit.
Arab face/bluster. Reagan proved in the ’80′s that OPEC was a paper tiger, that they really were no match for supply and demand, and market dynamics
I like Bush’s quiet dignity. Like you said, he doesn’t lower himself to name calling, (I’ve wanted him to verbally bitchslap many times) he sticks to what he knows is right against the most vicious attacks from the left. He states his case over and over and all the leftards can say is he’s wrong. Never mind why he is wrong, they just feel it, so it must be true. The left’s only plan is surrender and they try all sorts of things to disguise it. Cowards, every one.
History will treat W well, and I’m thinking near history, kind of like Reagan.
If I could type faster, I could keep up with the conversation. (sigh)
I love this guy!
To the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Civilians of Multi-National Force-Iraq:
We serve in Iraq at a critical time. The war here will soon enter its fifth year. A decisive moment approaches. Shoulder-to-shoulder with our Iraqi comrades, we will conduct a pivotal campaign to improve security for the Iraqi people. The stakes could not be higher.
Our task is crucial. Security is essential for Iraq to build its future. Only with security can the Iraqi government come to grips with the tough issues it confronts and develop the capacity to serve its citizens. The hopes of the Iraqi people and the coalition countries are with us.
The enemies of Iraq will shrink at no act, however barbaric. They will do all that they can to shake the confidence of the people and to convince the world that this effort is doomed. We must not underestimate them.
Together with our Iraqi partners, we must defeat those who oppose the new Iraq. We cannot allow mass murderers to hold the initiative. We must strike them relentlessly. We and our Iraqi partners must set the terms of the struggle, not our enemies. And together we must prevail.
The way ahead will not be easy. There will be difficult times in the months to come. But hard is not hopeless, and we must remain steadfast in our effort to help improve security for the Iraqi people. I am confident that each of you will fight with skill and courage, and that you will remain loyal to your comrades-in-arms and to the values our nations hold so dear.
In the end, Iraqis will decide the outcome of this struggle. Our task is to help them gain the time they need to save their country. To do that, many of us will live and fight alongside them. Together, we will face down the terrorists, insurgents, and criminals who slaughter the innocent. Success will require discipline, fortitude, and initiative – qualities that you have in abundance.
I appreciate your sacrifices and those of your families. Now, more than ever, your commitment to service and your skill can make the difference between victory and defeat in a very tough mission.
It is an honor to soldier again with the members of the Multi-National Force – Iraq. I know that wherever you serve in this undertaking you will give your all. In turn, I pledge my commitment to our mission and every effort to achieve success as we help the Iraqis chart a course to a brighter future.
Godspeed to each of you and to our Iraqi comrades in this crucial endeavor.
DAVID H. PETRAEUS
General, United States Army
Commanding
Well, the Saudis are odd. In the ChickenHeart thread, they are really going after some serious hardware, including advanced fighter jets, and just had some serious talks with SA and Iranian diplomats, without Ahmadamdingdong being present. They truly don’t trust Iran, and view Shiia’s as apostates, anyway.
Found this article interesting.
Arabs try outreach to Israel, U.S. Jews.
Robert D., yeah W is a good man. It’s a pity partisanship is poisoning our way of life.
I agree that some historians will give W a fair shake, but most of the LLL academic historians are already sharpening their fangs.
the irony is that if GWB is successful, they will continue to have a platform to label him a failure.
Even though they will try to destroy W , in the long run history will prove them to be the losers that they are.
Thanks for that transcript, nuke. Hadn’t had a chance to catch up on events, writing the two posts.
BDS is a chronic disease.
I should add, the MSM will fall also, and that’s when the truth will come out.
I posted a trackback on this thread, n2l. Airborne, surging in Bagdhad.
I take comfort in knowing that W doesn’t give one care what those idiots say about him. It bothers his family and friends more than he. When he saddles up and rides out of town, he will still be W, and will be only too happy to head to the ranch, do a little huntin’n'fishin’, hang out with Laura and their family. I can assure you, he won’t behave like the former dhimmicrat presidents, and bad-mouth their performance.
N2L, that’s the Dignity And Grace of a true leader. Just compare that to the best the left has to offer.
Terrorist death watch — check it out (just added to blogroll)
http://northshorejournal.org/index.php/terrorist-death-watch/
Good find.
They are talking about doing the same kind of thing at B5, since the Pentagon has chosen not to do it.
I don’t know Robert D., I look around, and I don’t see any leader types in the donk’s camp. None..zero..nada..zip.
Maybe if they weren’t so concerned about what the nutroots and Soros thought about them, and the money they cough-up, but then, they would show leadership if they weren’t so tied to the radical left.
But according to the democratic spokesman, they have “charisma”. I suppose the new definition of “charisma” is people that talk a big game but have no solid accomplishments to show for it.
As long as they stick to the party line and talking points, they will never have a leader. Sheep in lockstep.
Hey Swamps! I was wondering where you were.
Please. Sheep have more individuality and initiative.
D’OH! I’m, uh, working. And I better get back to it.
if all you’ve got to do is bury your head in the sand and pretend that there is no islamic threat, then you can spend your time worrying about the extra degree that the world might gain over the next 100 years.
RE: #27
What baaaaadd timing.
Swamps, take the rest of the day off. Tell ‘em, “Nuke said so.”
#29 Aint that the truth.
N2L, I must have caught some “Cedar Pollen” from your email, got some chest congestion today.
bird flu?
just kidding’.
I’ll never forget 01/01/00, I got sick w/fever and congestion. My daughter says, “dad, did you get the y2k bug?”
Yeah, buddy, like I’ll be able to tell the difference if it only goes down to 31 tomorrow night instead of 30.
Heh. Yeah, remember some of the ridiculous scenarios like elevators were going to plunge out of control to the basement?
/I personally feel gypped; I was hoping the records of the mortgage company would be wiped clean and we would owe nothing! But nooooo.
Hey Swampie.
Dang, can’t believe how late it’s gotten, and got to hit it at 00:yougottabechittinme:30 hrs.
Catch you good folks on the flip-side.
A tune for y’all.
yeah, lucky me. It took a couple of years to eat up all the canned food I had stored up.
we just finished up the bottled water.
n2l’s rudy article got picked up by david drake — congrats, bud.
http://mrssatan.blogspot.com/2007/02/blogworthy_14.html
WOW! another one. Congrats again bud…
Just tried to free up a comment I made from the spam filter, and it still isn’t showing up.(?)
Hey, I’ll check out what mrsatan had to say.
As for y2k, what a night we had. The people across the street left their teenage boys alone, and they threw a party with about 30 kids, and at midnight, one of them started cranking with a high capacity 9mm, hit a high voltage transmission line, it was shot out, and whipped around and made contact with all the other transmission lines, and a huge explosion resulted, and lines were falling all over the place, starting grass fires. It lit up my front picture window like daylight, and when the cops came, they did nothing. I moved a few months later, didn’t need dumbasses like that for neighbors.
Here’s a little more from the anti-global warming side.
“Global Warming” Update: Contrary Evidence Piles Up
Dang it!
here
Okay, finally got it figured, and my goodnight post is at #38.
Night.
Well the filter is a little slow tonight. I think I fixed my #44, but it won’t make any sense, all it says is “here”.
How about this? http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/186534.php
nite n2l. I’m hittin it too.
Nite RD, nite swamps
OKAY! I’ll stop now.
Nite, N2L and Nuke. Hope when y’all get your first books published, y’all won’t charge us lil’ people too much extra for the autographed copy.
You don’t have to stop.
Oooh, ooooh! Happy Valentines Day, y’all!
happy valentines!
G’nite nuke, n2l. G’nite swamps, if you’re out too.
Not me, I’ll be working until 3ish or so, and then the blasted farrier is gonna be here early in the morning and the hell bitch mare hates his guts, so I’ll have to be out there watching that she doesn’t take a chunk outta his backside.
Thanks Swamps, nuke…not so much…
SwampMan really needs a new La-Z-Boy for Valentine’s Day, but he said that he’s going to build a Morris chair. Hmmmmm. We shall see. (He wants to have arts and crafts style furniture, and I want to loll on a red chaise lounge.)
Sleep, Swamps don’t need no steenking sleep.
nuke, the stop now comment was in reference to the double post. My slow typing gets things all out of order. And the not so much was the valentines.
Well, so far I have read really scary things about lack of sleep. One is that it makes you fat (and I thought that was because I was eating guacamole with the Slim Fast) and the other is that it makes you stupid (and here I thought it was genetics).
Morris chair? I’d love a new Lazy Boy. At the risk of being called a Yankee again, just what is a morris chair?
Here are some pictures of a Morris chair in the construction phase. Just an arts and crafts style chair.
Nice, but I think the Lazy Bot would be easier to sleep in.
Lazy bot? Maybe that should be butt.
EXACTLY, Robert D! SwampMan is always snoozing in front of the television. The Morris chair just ain’t gonna do it for him, but I’ll let him figure that out on his own. Heh. The grooves he has worn in the old La-Z-Boy are giving his back fits, though, and he moved one of my wingback chairs in from the living room to use. The chairs that encourage guests to leave quickly.
Yup, I really need a new chair, and I’m going sh..sh….shop….I can’t say that word, but I will get a new chair!
I’ve often said that if I were allowed to have only one piece of furniture, it would be a La-Z-boy.
G’nite Swamps, gonna call it a night. (it is still night here) Good luck with the horseshoes today.
President Ahmadinejad’s real views are summarized on this website: ahmadinejadquotes.blogspot.com
I locked up the mare and then overslept! He trimmed the mare’s hooves on his own. D’OH! I hope he didn’t lose any pieces of his anatomy in the process. I’ll get the check in the mail today.