Charlie Rose interviews Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran. This interview took place last Friday, August 22nd. Pres. Ahmadinejad is on his way to New York to attend the Annual General Assembly Meeting at the United Nations. In this interview, Charlie covers more ground than Brian Williams of NBC News did a couple of weeks ago. Hope you find it interesting:
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A Pot Calling a Kettle Black
by t (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 04:26 PM PDTMehdi you're an act.
You state:
"Well as long as you admit that you have a "belief" or "opinion" which you cannot back by facts, I am OK. In fact that is what I am saying - that you are only stating your viewpoint."
As if you are not just expressing your viewpoint and it is all based on facts. Ha, ha!
Honestly, the more I read what you write, I think you need to see a shrink. YOu have massive internal conflicts.
Kaveh Nouraee - hypocracy
by Mehdi on Wed Aug 27, 2008 04:25 PM PDTWell as long as you admit that you have a "belief" or "opinion" which you cannot back by facts, I am OK with that. In fact that is what I am saying - that you are only stating your viewpoint. The only thing I added is that that is the result of brainwashing. When someone has an opinion or belief which he himself cannot defend or explain (or understand) it means he has been brainwashed.
It just happens that I have noticed that you are VERY loud about the alleged "crimes of IRI" but you are VERY quiet when it comes to the documented crimes of Israel in the past 60 years. You never make a stand against he bloodsuckers in Tel Aviv. So you are at least a hypocrite and at worse a brainwashed individual forwarding the propaganda of a bunch of vicious rulers who are known for only one thing across the world: GREED.
Do you have a problem with crime and dishonesty and manipulation of people or do you only have a problem with "IRI?" If you were interested in those who manipulate people and rip them off and committ any crimes in the name of religion or things that are sacred, you would have noticed that the infamous Israel Lobby has hijacked the government of the US and manipulating it and the whole nation with underhanded and unethical treachery. If you walk around in the US not even 10% of American support Israel, yet through vicious treachery and fraud, the Israel Lobby controls the US government so thoroughly that the next US president doesn't dare not to bow to them if he ever hopes to get elected. Let me see you, the decent, the honest and the magnificent, say it outloud that that is criminal - that Israel is far worse than the IRI. Otherwise, I ask you to take it somewhere else and let actual Iranians decide for Iran and not hypocrites and foreigners.
P.S. ZioNazi is a term that properly describes the bloodsuckers of Tel Aviv. These are the manipulators who say they are Zionist and in fact follow the Nazi doctrines to the letter. They believe and claim that they are the "chosen people" which is an adaptation of "superior race" and they also consider anybody who is not in their exclusive club as "sub-human" - another Nazi doctrine. They also bring people from other countries to increae their numbers (as they are generally impotent), which is what Hitler was also doing. I hope you have a better idea how appropriate and valid the term ZioNazi is. You should get used to it - you'll hear it more and more.
Mehdi
by Kaveh Nouraee on Wed Aug 27, 2008 04:03 PM PDTMy position on the IRI follows only one agenda, which is my own. ZioNazi? That's quite a creative word. Makes absolutely no sense, but that's ok by me.
You are correct. I don't believe anyone should listen to Antarinejad. It is also my belief that nothing that comes out of his mouth makes sense. This is my opinion. If anyone else has the same opinion, good, and if they don't, I couldn't care less. Everybody has the right to be wrong. I don't give myself that luxury.
This ape is nothing but a mouthpiece for the IRI's agenda. He was not elected in a transparent and open electoral process. He was "approved" by the powers that be in Tehran. In other words, the entire process was rigged from start to finish. You know that, I know that, and so does everyone else.
He is where he is in purely for marketing purposes. It is much easier to "sell' the IRI to the rest of the world when you are wearing a windbreaker jacket and a $2 haircut then it would be if you are wearing a turban and robe. That, is the very definition of propaganda.
This logic should be very obvious, Mehdi.
You buy into their propaganda, and I see it for the fraud and the bad joke that it truly is.
The only replies I get is propaganda, slogans and even threats
by Mehdi on Wed Aug 27, 2008 02:24 PM PDTBut nobody is making a logical argument here.
Kaveh Nouraee
Very well known for mainly repeating ZioNazi propaganda. He is not even creative enough to change the wording a bit or something so that it is not so obvious. His reply essentially is that we should not listen to Ahmadinejad even if he makes sense. This is of course the result of "never again" type brainwashing. One should not decide for oneself but follow the masters. Kaveh presents no argument, only tells us to cover our ears.
David ET
Again, no argument. Only that Ahmadinejad should not be believed. And I guess we should take David's word for it.
cyclicforward
Threatening with violence - typical MEK brainwashing. Again no argument presented. Only threats.
t
Completely ignoring what I said and refusing to get back to the subject. The question was not whether Iran is perfect or not. the question is what do you think the solution is. We don't need "t" to explain to us that things could be better (not just in Iran, for your information).
News for Mehdi
by cyclicforward on Wed Aug 27, 2008 02:07 PM PDTMehdi, you can be sure of one thing and that is the fact that IRI will be removed one way or another. A cruel and disgusting characters in IRI are not allowed to roam the planet without impunity. You take this to the bank and your masters will pay for their crimes.
Re: Things Perfect In Iran
by t (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 01:55 PM PDT"Not all problems are, strictly speaking, government problem."
Reply: I would agree with you but for that this government is the ISLAMIC Republic of Iran and it is premised on Islam which infects the culture. Thus, the government and its mission to enforce the ISLAMIC laws is the problem.
"The executions in Iran is being used today to discredit the government. This is dishonest because these executions are actually demanded by people."
Reply:What do you think the role of govt is. Do you think if you demand execution of a 15 year old in the US or elsewhere in a civilized nation,it would be done! Also, the people are demanding a lot more other things, like personal freedom, equality and the like. I don't see the IRI giving into those demands! Also, are you stating that Iranians are so uncivilized that they demand execution of teenagers and stoning of women. If so, then Iran should not have a democracy and why does it want a relationship with the rest of the world. BTW, the executions are based on Islamic rules (Ghesas)and prior to the Islamic revolution, Iran did not execute teenagers nor stone women. Who are you fooling, yourself?
"Economic difficulties are not only and only because of corruption in the government. There are far too many factors involved."
Reply: You answer like you leader. Everyone knows economic issues are complex. However, whether the govt has the know-how to deal with it is imparative. Also, how it deals with it and where it uses the oil money is just as important. A barrell of oil cost $7 in 1978, today it is over $100, why is Iran's economy so bad. Maybe because instead of spending money in Iran and building infrastructure such as education, other industries, etc.. it sends its money to Hamas and Taliban.
"You could argue that the regime is keeping people down, but I don't think anybody has been able to make a real case for that. It is a relatively complicated issue."
Reply: Again, you speak like your leader, the issue is complicated. No sh_t sherlock. The govt is not doing its job. It has had 30+ years to get it right and it hasn't and so it is time for it to go because not only Iran has not progressed over the past 30 years, the regime does not have a plan for the future. Would you not fire an employee who could not do his job right?
"The bulk of the current political prisoners are leftovers of the bankrupt groups such as the MEK, and also individuals who are not themselves any better than the current regime."
Reply: Where do you get your info. The IRI doesn't publish reports on its prisoners. Why spread false info.
"It is VERY possible to improve conditions in Iran very fast."
Reply: The IRI has had 30 YEARS to move toward progress and it has not. What makes you think things are going to move VERY FAST now. With a moderate there would be a possibility of some movement but not with a fantatic like Ahmadinezad.
"I see Ahmadinejad as a person who is more than willing to make changes if treated with sincerity."
Reply: Give me an example of where the people of Iran due to their insincerity have blocked his efforts to make positive changes in Iran. What has he done for his country? Talk to me about his internal policies. What has he changed thus far that has been to your liking and which you regard as positive for the citizens of Iran.
Just More Nonsense
by Kaveh Nouraee on Wed Aug 27, 2008 01:42 PM PDTInterviewing this clown only serves to legitimize an illegitimate government.
This monkey talks about solving problems and addressing issues with dialogue. However the IRI's track record in this area speaks volumes.
For him to say a government should respect all of their people as well as their neighbors is a perfect example of this sham government's standard modus operandi of double-talk.
They remind me of televangelists: Do as I say, don't do as I do.
The question isn't whether things are perfect in Iran or not
by Mehdi on Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:59 PM PDTThe question is, what is the answer.
Is the answer an attack by the US or Israel? Is the answer violent removal of the regime, like it was done in Iraq? Is it really and honestly necessary to take harsh and drastic measures?
Unfortunately dishonest statements broadcast widely by slave mainstream media has become a big block on the road to greater freedom and democracy in Iran. Not all problems are, strictly speaking, government problem. We must keep in mind what we have as people and what we have in terms of culture, level of education, widespread superstitions, and our history (so many interventions by foreign forces), etc.
For example, the executions in Iran is being used today to discredit the government. This is dishonest because these executions are actually demanded by people. The government executes them but only because people are demanding it. So it is not really true that "the government is killing people." This is a dishonest statement.
Economic difficulties are not only and only because of corruption in the government. There are far too many factors involved. And while it is true and fair that economical problems must be talked about and the leaders must be challenged, it is not true that to correct these it is necessary to remove the regime altogether. You could argue that the regime is keeping people down, but I don't think anybody has been able to make a real case for that. It is a relatively complicated issue.
As for political freedom, I think it is fair to say that the bulk of the current political prisoners are leftovers of the bankrupt groups such as the MEK, and also individuals who are not themselves any better than the current regime. There are a lot of people who have a hero complex or want to be famous or want to look like a revolutionary, etc. A lot of these people when released or moved out of Iran will have no real following. So most of these people simply need to chill out. Their "heroic" actions are not supported by average people.
Again, there is a lot of falsehood spread around by those how have intentions that are not honorable (power, money, revenge, etc). If we put those aside, it is VERY possible to improve conditions in Iran very fast. So they are the ones really blocking the road right now. I see Ahmadinejad as a person who is more than willing to make changes if treated with sincerity.
talk is cheap
by David ET on Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:34 PM PDTLeaders of Islamic Regime always remind me of the story of the Fox and his tail (roobah and domash). Those who still in the 30 year old sleep , believe the Fox and the rest of see their tails.
If only those such as Ahmadi Nejad practiced 1/10 of what they preach for others !!
How about respecting Iranian people to begin with?
How about releasing politival prisoners, women rights, free press, stopping chidl executions.....accountability of the financial corruption by leaders
It is kind of stupid to listen to a thief when he preaches honesty!
It is kind of dumb to believe a criminal when he preaches peace...
Come on people listen to Saddam speeches, and most dicatators, they BS a lot ...its what they do that counts.
When will some wake up from Khabe Kahrgooshi???!!!!!!!
Bless his soul!!
by Observer (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:00 PM PDTMr. Ahmadinejad as an individual is a true human and wants to serve Iran and Iranian. Iranians never like anybody incharge and will never learn from the history. They always see the neighbor’s grass greener.
FANTASTIC interview
by Faribors Maleknasri M.D. (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:51 AM PDTThank you "IRANIAN" letting every body have HER/HIS word. Even if it is "only" DOctor Ahmadinejad the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran. *
I enjoyed the interview
And I think Ahmadinejad did a great job explaining the past but yet willing to be open to the feature if it is based on common respect.
Also Charlie did A Great Job, but thanks the fresh and active minded President he could not achieve the results he was supposed to achieve. he had again and again to give in.
This is the BEST interview of ahmadinejad that I have seen in quite sometime
One point he made very clear is that (90+10)% of what the media spreads around about Iran is falsehood spread around by ZioNazis and neocons and other such criminals.
Rose is a government agent as all journalists who get such importatnt jobs such as talking to the president of the >Islamic Republic of Iran. some more likeweis Interview with such glorious results for Iranian and other nations in the region and charlie can go to Tiergarten and be the real CHARLIE
this was more than an interview
Rose is more than a journalist. He is most likely a government agent or the very least is playing the arbiter.
We've had many "journalist" work as agents, some even as surprising as celebrity chef, Julia Child. So it's not hard to imagine if Rose has a "second job". I am sure he and all other subjects who get likewise important jobs- Interviewing the president of Iran - are doing their second job. If you have been following Rose for the past 2 decades or more, he has always manged to be ahead of the game. But in case of the Iranian president he was far behind. A bit hard unless you have access to some special insights.
Charlie Rose is a great man! Indeed.
Ahmadinejad is a very rationale speaker with strong and stable opinion.
Comments here are also amazing!
The enemies of Iran are all riled up. They have nothing to say so they resort to psychological warfare, as usual. Many aninymous comments.That is exactly what disturbes me. I can not tolerate when UNLOGICALS, UNREASNABLES and things which are openly based only on hate and frustration are urged.
I thank the "IRANIAN" again that i could observe the Interview on the site. Greeting
Actions Speak Louder than Words
by t (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:10 AM PDTAhmadinezad can sit there and repeat his slogans about governments respecting their people, not interfering with other countries politics, etc...
The reality is he is all talk. He doesn't practice what he preaches. So why give it any value. They are all lies.
It's like people who talk about the importance of family and right values and then turn out to be adulterers.
These people are of the worst kind because not only they lie to others they are in denial and lie to themselves. That is why they come across so believable because they believe their own lies.
For those who take Ahmadinezad's side, be truthful to yourself. Could you live under the current regime and (i) be robbed of all your personal freedom (no gambling, no drinking, inability to dress as you wish, inability to state your opinion in public); (ii) accept the economic conditions (inability to buy a home, a descent car, a well paid job); (iii)accept that if you were taken in by the commite for any reason you may be executed without notice. If no, then why should others be subject to the IRI and the likes of Ahmadinezad. Why are you for Ahmadinezad because he is certainly not good for the people of Iran? Is it because you have hatred for the US and/or the Jews and see him as your hero. You seem to enjoy the rights, freedom and financial comfort your so called "Super Power" is providing you but want others such as the youth in Iran to be denied of it because of your own personal internal conflicts.
Important video
by General Ghardashloo (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 09:38 AM PDTI think the entire Iranian policy and its domestic as well as international mentality has been captured by this video. Some have seen it, but I wonder if Charlie Rose has seen it yet?
This is where we stand, forget about an interview that has brought not a damn thing to us Iranians:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClzgWqyFMMQ
Hope You also Enjoyed this too... ;0(
by Darius Kadivar on Wed Aug 27, 2008 09:34 AM PDTSpeaking of Accountability "Doctor" President Ahmadinejad ...
Plea of Behnam Zare before his execution
//iranian.com/main/blog/sce-campaign/pleas-behnam-zare-his-execution
I enjoyed the interview
by Bavafa on Wed Aug 27, 2008 08:30 AM PDTAnd I think Ahmadinejad did a great job explaining the past but yet willing to be open to the feature if it is based on common respect.
Mehrdad
To: All Living In New York
by Interested (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 06:44 AM PDTEvery year, when Mr. Ahmadinejad comes to U.S. for the UN General Assembly meeting, if the event coincides with Ramezan, he invites a great many Iranians who live in NY to an 'Eftari'. From what I understand, there were close to 1,000 people attending this 'Eftari' last year.
From those who attended last year, I heard that he gives a speech directed towards the Iranians outside of Iran, followed by a Q & A afterwards.
If you are planning to go to this 'Eftari', please take a video camera with you, and record it. We would love to see what happens, especially after the speech, and during the Q & A session.
Mamnoon
Mehdi are you praising Antarinejad or you,re in denial ??
by Kaveh Ahanghar (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 05:38 AM PDTlet's read it again shall we ?
Charlie Rose was also so "impressed" with Ahmadinejad's "goodwill" and "willingness" to resolve all matters "peacefully" that he practically "begged" him to ignore the dishonesty of the criminal superpowers such as US and Israel and be EVEN better and "go beyond" that!
You can clearly see that near the end of the interview, Charlie sincerely had developed "a lot of respect" for Ahmadinejad.
I think "we" need to be a bit more honest !!!
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You= Dishonest
Antarinejad = lack of wisdom
Charlie Does A Great Job
by Simon - 12 (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 03:51 AM PDTThis is the BEST interview of ahmadinejad that I have seen in quite sometime
Excellent - Merci
Mehdi
by Kurdish Warrior (not verified) on Wed Aug 27, 2008 02:07 AM PDTYou are really something..You keep talking about same old..Zionist...I don't see any zionist on this site unless you are dillusional..All I see is ordinary Iranians fed up with your Shia Mullahs whom believe that it is in their duty to spread Shia Islam rather than educate the world with our rich history..Again who am I kidding..I can't talk sense to people like you...one day they all would pay for their genocide against its own citizens...
One point he made very clear
by Mehdi on Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:37 PM PDTIs that 90% of what the media spreads around about Iran is falsehood spread around by ZioNazis and neocons and other such criminals. Charlie was definitely convinced. He said at some point that "... the US government can speak for itself.." which to me means that he agreed with Ahmadinejad that the Bush administration is so corrupt that nobody in their right mind could defend it.
Charlie Rose was also so impressed with Ahmadinejad's goodwill and willingness to resolve all matters peacefully that he practically begged him to ignore the dishonesty of the criminal superpowers such as US and Israel and be EVEN better and "go beyond" that!
You can clearly see that near the end of the interview, Charlie sincerely had developed a lot of respect for Ahmadinejad.
I think we need to be a bit more honest and admit that currently the real problem is the Bush administration and other warmongers who are lying and supporting terrorism and interfering with other nations and as a result destroying any little hope for democracy and civil rights for the people of these countries.
If Iran was helped instead of attacked, if superpowers were not so extremely greedy, it would be very easy to bring about an extremely improved condition in Iran. The US government has had many opportunities to push in that direction and has flatly refused to do so. Ahmadinejad in this interview, one more time, left no doubt that he and others were more than willing to work things out with the US and any other government. But he does expect a tiny bit of decency and respect from these superpowers. I agree with him.If the superpowers were even slightly sincere, they could easily re-extablish relations with Iran and cause the country to become very democratic and progressive.
I don't get what he says...
by Parthian on Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:47 PM PDTHonestly, I don't understand his answers. Does he even answer any of the questions? He seems always to be going on tangent. I have to admit, he is excellent at deflecting questions, and talking a lot without saying much. He is a typical seasoned politician.
The mullahs and their cronies are smart, but evil smart. Can you imagine if they had chosen to use their bazari, street smart skills to advance the cause of the Iranian nation instead emptying its coffers, and executing people?
Charlie Rose is a great man!
by Ye Irani (not verified) on Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:41 PM PDTAhmadinejad is a very rationale speaker with strong and stable opinion.
I think the weak point of interview was when he talked about Iran's economy. I think it undermined his credibility on other subject when he swayed away from accepting state of economy.
you see
by Amir Kabir at Fin getting ready to go to the jaccuzi (not verified) on Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:10 PM PDTyou see how easily we fall into the plans? Now most of us support and cheer Ahmadinejad because he sat like a little goat and shook his head, smiled and responded with bunch of cliche and philosophical BS.
The whole plan will come to fruition when the last of the anti-IRI among us will cheer the mafiosos in Iran, thinking that now they are on their way to reform. My friends, the worst is yet to come, you haven't seen anything yet. Stop playing into the West-IRI alliance to siphon the oil out of Iran for another 30 years with these guys in power.
That is why we Iranians are where we are today, we get fooled so fast and easily. Now you are all in love with Charlie Rose and you think he is paving the roads for all of us to return to Iran! Yeah...
Ahmadinejad
by Sialashgar on Tue Aug 26, 2008 09:45 PM PDTAhmadinejad is having too much fun.
Some comments here
by Sadeghkordeh (not verified) on Tue Aug 26, 2008 09:41 PM PDTare so disappointing and irrelevant.
"fitileh pitch" is a wrestling move
by Anonymous8 (not verified) on Tue Aug 26, 2008 04:52 PM PDTnational sport of Iran. Mr. "t", you don't sound like you know much of anything about Iran.
Enemies of Iran
by t (not verified) on Tue Aug 26, 2008 04:45 PM PDTThe enemies of Iran and Iranian culture (the IRI) are residing in Iran right now. I also hope those roaches run soon.
I don't think you understand that the IRI only cares to promote Islam and Islamic views. They don't care about Iranian heritage nor humanity. The only part of Iran they want is the oil money.
Comments here are also amazing!
by Mehdi on Tue Aug 26, 2008 04:40 PM PDTEnemies of Iran are all riled up. They have nothing to say so they resort to psychological warfare, as usual. Many aninymous comments.
Re: Fitileh Pichesh kardand
by t (not verified) on Tue Aug 26, 2008 04:36 PM PDTWhy don't you also click on and read about the 15 year old who was executed this morning in Iran.
"Fitileh pichesh kardand, baba"
Fitileh pichesh kard
by t (not verified) on Tue Aug 26, 2008 04:33 PM PDTWhich "dehat" is this expression from and what does it mean? I know Farsi pretty well but have never heard of this one. I'm certain the likes of Ahmadinezad get it! I guess you have to say it with a particualr accent as well!
BTW, exactly how did you come to the conclusion that Ahmadinezad did a great job. I couldn't make sense out of his nonsense. I guess you can read whatever you want into it.
I can't wait to see the day IRI would allow interviewers to ask Ahmadinezad about the corruption, the child executions, the stoning of women and such other visible problems in Iran. Given the IRI called Rose to come in to interview in a given timeframe before Ahmadinezad's trip to NY, there is no doubt that IRI also supplied the list of questions. If that is not propoganda then what is? Irrespective, the guy is as shallow as it gets.