U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views (OP)
U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy'
By MATTHEW LEE
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
A Royal Navy crew broke into applause after landing on British soil Thursday, basking in relief shared by a nation after their release from 13 days of captivity in Iran. (AP Photo/ MoD, Chris Wenham)
WASHINGTON --
The Bush administration welcomed Thursday's homecoming of 15 British sailors and marines released from Iranian captivity and for the first time since the crisis erupted accused Iran of using 'hostage diplomacy' to boost its status.
With the soldiers safely back on British soil, the White House and the State Department turned up criticism of Iran that had been deliberately toned down during the incident in an effort not to complicate the situation.
From his ranch in Crawford, Texas, President Bush spoke with British Prime Minister Tony Blair in a lengthy video conference, telling him he was pleased that the 15 had returned home, National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe said.
This was a script written, produced and directed by "Ahmadinejad" and the whole world fortunately acted their part like he wanted.
UK/IRAN - 1
USA 0
Yeeehaaa
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
format_quote Originally Posted by AvarAllahNoor
When they retalliate don't get hiding behind your mummy, get in front OK!
Troops pffft. - You're leaving the country didn't you say? Chicken.....
Huuuuuuuuuuuh????????????????????
Make sense..
I swear on my life, my mother's, my father's, any of my families lives that if Britain was attacked, invaded then I would fight for country. May God strike me down if I'm lying..
I promise you that I wouldn't hesitate if we were invaded...
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
format_quote Originally Posted by AvarAllahNoor
You said you're leaving the UK didn't you? As you're so fed up with it.....
Though, calm down love it's only the net.....
My parents are leaving the UK for Spain. They have asked me to join them but I have not yet made mind up. I've said this in a post somwhere. If I decide to leave then I won't be "running away" but moving to a country that doesn't have soft laws, a weak government, high tax etc.
I'm as calm as you get but I have strong political opinions.
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
format_quote Originally Posted by England
My parents are leaving the UK for Spain. They have asked me to join them but I have not yet made mind up. I've said this in a post somwhere. If I decide to leave then I won't be "running away" but moving to a country that doesn't have soft laws, a weak government, high tax etc.
I'm as calm as you get but I have strong political opinions.
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
I too have strong political opinions, but I know I'm right and you're not!
You're anti anything asian. They have a name for that...
Plus if you're movng to spain I hope you're going to converse in spanish... as that's what you want us lot to do isn't it?? (speak english as we reside here) don't be a hypocrite!!
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
i am very thankful that it was a british ship and not an american ship. u.s. is just itching to bomb iran too - or at the very least punish it as much as it can. my guess was bush was disappointed that it got resolved peacefully.
thank god, the brits are at least a little bit more sane.
each man thinks of his own fleas as gazelles
question authority
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
format_quote Originally Posted by AvarAllahNoor
I too have strong political opinions, but I know I'm right and you're not!
You're anti anything asian. They have a name for that...
Plus if you're movng to spain I hope you're going to converse in spanish... as that's what you want us lot to do isn't it?? (speak english as we reside here) don't be a hypocrite!!
Don't forget to answer this engie...
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
Actually, it seems to me that the Iranian clerics 'forced' the Iranian Prez
to release the sailors. All you need to do is read a timeline of his press
release. In less than thirty-two hours his attitude changed onehundred eighty degrees.
Why they would do this, I have no idea. I am glad however that they did.
Those that think that England will not use force....
Argentina thought the same thing. They were wrong.
It is wishfull thinking to assume the United States isnt able to act.
They CAN act, they simply dont want to.
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
Pot calling the kettle black.
The US regularly uses 'shotgun diplomacy' to intimidate other countries into compliance, and Iran is just as bad except it takes hostages.
If we could all get over our macho power trips and start working things out through negotiation, maybe we could prevent the deaths of a couple thousand civilians worldwide.
Re: U.S. accuses Iran of 'hostage diplomacy' - Your Views
format_quote Originally Posted by Muezzin
Pot calling the kettle black.
The US regularly uses 'shotgun diplomacy' to intimidate other countries into compliance, and Iran is just as bad except it takes hostages.
If we could all get over our macho power trips and start working things out through negotiation, maybe we could prevent the deaths of a couple thousand civilians worldwide.
Through that then we would have to expect more of these to take place as negotiation is benficial to the ones who take hostage.
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