FATEFUL FRATERNITY
With friends like these…
Among the countries congratulating Mr Ahmadinejad on his victory were Iraq, Afghanistan, Venezuela and North Korea. Source
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As European capitals appear to weigh their reaction to the Iranian poll against their desire to engage Tehran in constructive talks, most of Iran’s neighboring states have opted for simply congratulating the winner.’nuff said.Afghan President Hamid Karzai was the first head of state to do so as he called Ahmadinejad on June 14. Karzai’s office said he congratulated the Iranian people “for making a decision about their destiny” and hoped Afghanistan’s ties with Iran would continue to strengthen during Ahmadinejad’s second four-year term in office.
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani followed shortly after with a telegram to Ahmadinejad expressing confidence that their two countries “friendly and neighborly relations” will improve in the coming years.
Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari, told Ahmadinejad the victory was “an acknowledgment of your outstanding services.”
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Arab League Secretary-General Amr Musa also congratulated Ahmadinejad….Source
Other side of the coin: Unlike major capitals of the EU, Canada voices sharply stated outrage.
‘Nuff said, alright.
Only Canada has made a stand.
President Obama?
Straddling that yellow stripe in the middle of the road.
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Comment by Hill — June 17, 2009 @ 3:28 pm on Wednesday the 17th