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05/05/2008 The Fox News Network quoted U.S. sources as saying that President George W. Bush had signed a secret directive authorizing a covert offensive against Iran that, according to those familiar with its contents, "was unprecedented in its scope," including the assassination of targeted officials on top of which is President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. . . . read more
In a region devoid of democracy a popular backlash would not matter anyway, but Hizballah and Hamas are popular in the region, the U.S. and its occupation of Iraq are not popular. Perhaps with enough payoffs, cajoling and threats the U.S. can nurture a backlash among the unpopular dictators it supports in the Middle East. But the backlash by the people of the region is against America's military adventurism, not Iran's. The Americans hope to persuade the skeptical people of the region that Iran is their real enemy. And it was clear the Prime Minister and President of Iraq clearly did not view Iran as a threat when they welcomed Mahmud Ahmedinajad to Baghdad like a dear friend. . . more
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