NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama says it was offensive and “hateful” for Iran’s leader to rehash conspiracy theories about 9-11 in his U.N. speech.
The president was commenting in an interview with BBC Persian Television. His remarks were relayed by the White House.
In his speech, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE’-neh-zhahd) suggested it’s worth investigating allegations that “some segments within the U.S. government” orchestrated the attacks in a bid to aid Israel. His remarks prompted a walkout by the U.S. delegation and others.
According to the White House, Obama told the BBC, “For him to make a statement like that was inexcusable.”
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Windsong
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:30pmSo, here we have a little man from a poor, starving nation telling all other world leaders that he truly is a special kind of guy.
Report Post »Instead of educating Iranians, he shoots them for disagreeing with him. Instead of allowing them to farm, open businesses, build homes – with indoor plumbing – or generally become successful, he poured every dime the country has into building a bomb that could ‘destroy the world’. Instead of promoting peace, he speaks of fear and power.
He has added nothing to the welfare of the global community. His country doesn’t invent anything, make anything – well, other than bombs – provide any services or make the life of the Iranian people any better. He has nothing to offer the world community other than his bomb..That’s it. That’s all he stands for.
Sadly, it is the Iranian people who suffer most from his stupidity. And, they will suffer the most if he decides to send one of his bombs to anywhere in the world. The Iranian people are smart, educated and pleasant. But, they are continually strangled by this little man who sees himself as much, much more than he is. They don’t have any freedoms to use the internet or to have cell phones because then, they would know the truth about him and his empty threats.
He believes that the Iranian people would be ‘proud’ of him for destroying another nation. He would be wrong. He offers them no hope, no peace and no improvements to their living conditions. (Mr. Obama has borrowed this particular page of his handbook).
I will pray for the Iranian people every day. I will pray that they find a peaceful, same leader that will consider them more than mere ‘subjects’. It will also give them a chance, via internet, television and cell phone, to understand that the rest of the citizens – not leaders – are praying for them and wishing them success in whatever they choose for their country. It would be good to see them smile.
mutt
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:22pmHussein’s words meaning nothing anymore. Leaders are judged by their actions, not words. And to that his actions are a big fat zero. Is it Novemer yet?
Report Post »LJ_4_JESUS
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 3:36pmI wish our president would wake up and face reality they look at him as a weak president with no backbone. I can’t wait for November !
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:22pmSome of Barry’s comments are pretty “inexcusable” too.
Report Post »JohnBronwer
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:21pmI wonder if he told Van Jones and Rev’N wright that their remarks on 9/11 were hateful too. Looks like the chickens for him done come home to roost.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:15pmHe said this because he has permission from VanJones and Faisal Rauf to say so.
Report Post »All the relevant focus group and his handlers agreed that this statement would not hurt his standing among his financiers, in the long run
I don’t care what he says, anyway, because he is a chronic incorrigible boldface liar.
What he does is what concerns me.
QUEENLEENO1
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:15pmHe’s an annoying little man..
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:28pmObama or Ahmadinejad?
Report Post »unionrockstar
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:32pmBoth
Report Post »I SPY
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:50pmI have the feeling Obama and his wrecking crew would say the same thing about God.
Report Post »sjt1950
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:13pmThe whole UN thing has become a joke. What good has the UN done?A bunch of clowns trying for a gobal order and the group is the most corrupt people in the world. This is the Progressives trying to take over and re-distribute our wealth. We need to stop acting like we are the world savers and get back to saving our own country. We have enough problems to fix first here and the cost to the taxpayers for this is outragious
Report Post »unionrockstar
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:10pmeeeewwww………“hateful”
Report Post »You told him Barry.
I‘m sure he’s shaking in his boots now!!
Just for that I wouldn’t let him come play in N.Y. again……………….Well on second thought that may be a bit to harse.
William J. Horn
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:10pmHey Obama! How about saying that this insane Muslim fruitcake better not get an A-bomb? Oh, that’s right, you don’t have the guts…or the inclination… you Muslim in Chief/Marxist Elite Pig.
Report Post »unionrockstar
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:19pmDidn’t seem to be offended did he?
Report Post »If you would like to see his evil eye just comment on the wisdom of the Mosgue
TheWiz26
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 10:10pmWilliam you don’t have to like the Obama and yes he is weak on this issue but when you call him a pig if we want to be in control of our country we must not mud sling because we are suppose to be ones of morals .
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:09pmBlah, blah, blah, yakkity, schmakkity. Why didn’t Obama hold an interview with all AMERICAN media to comment on the Iranian president? Why did he ‘interview’ with BBC Persian Television where no one in America hear his words like “offensive” and “hateful” and “inexcusable” and where they will loose something in the translation, I am sure.
Report Post »WISEPENNY
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:02pmJust asking…because I don’t know, but won’t that interview be seen by many Iranian citizens where it would be otherwise censored for their viewing? It may be censored, anyway, but it was a way to “counterpropagandize” AhMcNutjob’s intentional propagandizing of Americans? Maybe?
Report Post »jimmbbo
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:07pmAnd barry is REALLY pissed now… will likely send him a strongly worded email ALL IN CAPS this time…
Report Post »CoFX
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:06pmStill offering an “open door” to this lunatic Mr. President? Perhaps we have to up our game of appeasement a little more to change his mind about us. Here’s an idea – why don’t you openly call for the destruction of Israel as well, instead slowly sabotaging our relationship with them, and demand a Palestinian state instead of respectfully asking the UN to take action. Might as well cut to the chase. Show him a list of your policies to prove that you too hate America, and I’m sure you will soon be best of friends.
Report Post »jimmbbo
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:05pmAnd barry will send him ANOTHER strongly worded email… maybe this time ALL IN CAPS!
Report Post »BorderCollieFeeder
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 2:08pmThrow my head back and LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »cbs71
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:03pmBut the mosk is o.k.
Report Post »pinkcadlac
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:03pmJust part of obama’s pre mid term elections show.
Report Post »Sorry, but I just don’t trust anything the man says – even the occasional intelligent sounding remarks.
slwolfgram
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 6:31pmI’m with you. You know when OB is lying… when his lips move and words come out.
Report Post »hanovertea
Posted on September 26, 2010 at 5:18amYou’re right….a show for the electorate, just like the going to church stunt last week.
Report Post »Paul G
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:01pmHey blaze!!! Listen to the people…Get rid of the next story pop ups!!!
Report Post »Nick Skywalker
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:58pmEven the Bamster himself doesn’t buy the Truther craziness! Truthers are just weird
Report Post »Huff-a-Ton Post
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 4:57amThere was a government conspiracy on 9-11. Question- whose government, US, Saudi, Israeli, Russian? Or was it intergovernmental? The real force behind the Truthers is an inherent quest for the truth of 9-11. Ask any cop, questions still remain that were not properly investigated: WTC 7, No video of the plane hitting the Pentagon, The crater in Shanksville, Able Danger, etc.. If you look at who benefited: progressive militarists in governments all over the world and the military industrial and intelligence complexes; then further questions do arise.
Report Post »mutt
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:57pmWas not one of Hussein Obama’s czars (Van Jones) a 9-11 truther and had a high profile job until exposed by Glenn? Momma always said – you will be judged by the company you keep. Look at Obammy’s company – socialists, communists, cop haters, domestic terrorists. He is doing more damage to America than any Iranian nut job ever hoped for. Is it November yet?
Report Post »PubliusPencilman
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 3:03pmWhere is your proof that Van Jones is a truther?
Report Post »pablopablo
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 3:32pmHere’s your proof.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/back-story/2009/sep/03/green-jobs-czar-signed-truther-statement-in-2004/
Report Post »PubliusPencilman
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 5:45pmOh, I see. I was actually wondering if you had something other than this now debunked story. As Van Jones himself has stated:
“I believe that 9/11 was a conspiracy by Al-Qaida and Osama Bin Laden, and nobody else, trying to hurt America. What happened to me on that tough lesson learned for me, six years ago, I was at a conference, some people came up to me. They said, ‘Hey, we represent 9-11 families.’ I’m like, ‘OK, good to meet you.’ They said, ‘We need your help. Will you help us?’ I said, ‘Sure, whatever you want.’ And then these people, I didn’t know what their agenda was, they went and put my name on some abhorrent, crazy language they never showed me, I never saw. And it just sat there on this web site for years. Somebody discovered it, and then boom. So people actually believe that I actually signed onto something that I never saw and never signed onto. And that became part of the firestorm. I decided at that point that I needed to resign because I was becoming a distraction.”
So he says that he never agreed with the language of the notorious 9/11 Truther statement, and that he never actually signed it. Since no one has been able to produce his signature on any real document (that I know of, but please correct me if I am wrong), then it’s his word against the “Truthers.” Although you do not seem to agree with the Truthers, you still seem to have no problem taking their word for it, while Van Jones receives nothing near the benefit of the doubt, because he’s associated with Obama.
So if you have any other proof, please let me know. Otherwise, stop circulated these lies. It just makes you look ignorant. I assume that you are not ignorant, so I’m trying to help you out here.
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 8:58amMomma was right. Funny the older I get, the righter she was! And Van Jones’ signature on the petition with all the rest of them is the proof. He says, “Oh I didn’t know what I was signing…” Give me a break. A person with a brain not rotted by intoxicants does not “not know” what they are signing.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:57pmBoo-hoo! President Obama seems really upset this time. Wow, what anger he shows. Ahmadinejad must REALLY BE scared! Why didn’t he just say, “Build that bomb and we’ll send all of you crazy nuts down to see Allah!
Report Post »scootydoo
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:56pmHe only said that because Axlerod and the other puppetmasters told him to. I mean can’t we just “absorb another terrorist attack”?
Report Post »veritas51322
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:56pmIs this the beginning of promised conversation with Iran?
Report Post »Christi
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:54pmFor once I agree with Mr. Obama.
Report Post »RightWrite
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:54pmIt’s about time!
Report Post »veritas51322
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:54pmIs he willing to tell him this to his face in the “conversation ” with him that he campaigned upon?
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:52pmAlright, all you Truthers, have at your Fearless Leaders for propagating the Big Lie.
Report Post »Freelancer
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 1:58pmTheir tinfoil hats won’t let your message get through….
Report Post »Rebs2Cents
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:11pmDoes anyone else find it odd that the Iranian “president” promotes the lie of government involvement in 9/11 from a podium in that very city while the American President responds to it in an “exclusive” interview with a non-American outlet for an audience outside this country?
Perhaps it was simply a matter of that reported being the only one who asked the question. If so, that says an awful lot about either the access U.S. reporters have (or don’t have) or the complete lack of true ‘reporting’ going on.
What would I have done differently? Simple. When you hear about the offensive nature of the iranians comments, the President should walk out into the briefing room and state simply that such insults will not go unanswered and request that the iranian delegation pack their bags and leave the U.S.. I don‘t know all the rules around the UN but I believe we can’t make them leave but we could make a statement asking them to.. and requesting they stay out.
Politically, it might be better to simply ignore the comments, turn the other cheek so to speak, and try not to add fuel to the fire but I’m not speaking politically, I’m speaking as an American who finds being lectured to that man so offensive.
unionrockstar
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:14pmI’ve seen him express much more anger than this at the Tea Party
Report Post »w4jle
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:43pm“As President, I find it hateful that the Iranians Dissed us, if they do it again I will give another interview to the BBC. ”
Report Post »Did this idiot not get the message learned by most in grade school? Failure to respond to a bully makes you a perpetual victim. Throw the UN and their progressive ilk out of the country! The UN gives cover to those that would do us harm and is an easy entrance for spys and other miscreants.
cmaczko
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 3:40pmHis description of the Iranian people being respectful and thoughtful and not well represented by their leadership…….wow, that’s familiar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »sodun
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 4:15pmWait a minute Mr. President. I thought all we had to do was t a l k to Ahmadinejad because he r e a l l y isn’t such a bad g u y?
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I wonder if he’ll ever get used to being wrong.
plunderpower
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 4:28pmJihadists are proud of what they did to the twin towers in the name of Allah. For Ahmadinejad to say what he did was just to stir it up, spit in our eye, and go hee hee hee all the way home.
Report Post »BeaconForTruth
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 12:34amW4JLE, Obama doesn’t have the power to throw the UN out. The land the UN resides on is “international territory.” Basically, when it was set up in 1948, it wanted to project the image of impartiality and a truly world organization. Thus, the land was given to the UN under the classification of international territory, which prevents it from being used as political football. I.E., North Korea is able to attend, without being subject to travel restrictions implemented by the US or other nations.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on September 26, 2010 at 6:59pmThe Democrat Party is amazingly close and similar to the words and utterances of some of the world’s foremost radicals when the subject is the United States of America. When the subject is this country, Obama, Hillary, the Democrats, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, it’s hard to tell them apart.
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