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Originally Posted by aceventura3
If you want to ignore my posts, that is your choice. I continue to want to be challenged and to challenge the point of view of others.
The central point of the OP was the intent of the letter. I stated it was a pretext for war. I still believe that to be true. The 800 pound gorilla in the room, that many want to ignore, are the threats against Isreal. Central to his letter and this entire issue is the question of Isreal's right to exist. If that is a distraction to you, so be it.
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The distraction that I refer to is your repeated insistance in my answering your following questions:
1. Why doesn't Iran pick up the phone? Ace, I've done my best to explain to you that formal diplomatic relations do not exist between the two countries
and that is why Iran doesn't pick up the phone.
2. Would'nt I pick up the phone? Irrelevant, but it will help to end this impasse, my answer would be no. I would follow diplomatic protocol.
May we move on now? If the central question of the OP asks about the intent of the letter (which is correct), why then must we continue this "pick up the phone" thing.
Let's start again.
I believe that the content of the letter deserved further analysis by experts of the region.
You believe (and I am working from memory) that the letter was nothing but a stalling tactic and didn't deserve further consideration. (Please, if I don't have you thoughts exactly correct, correct it and don't make an issue of it).
I believe that Iran's second overture via the diplomatic community to open direct communications with the US lends significant evidence of the intent of the letter.
You maintain your same view of the letter.
I believe that both initiatives should be taken seriously. Iran must know the Bush will strike, and is trying to step away from the precipice without losing face or a negotiating position.
You believe that this is just another stalling tactic as Iran pursues it's nuclear ambitions.
Would this be a reasonable assessment of our differences of opinion? I will gladly discuss those with you, if you wish. I just have no interest in chasing red herrings.