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I don't totally disagree with you, UsTwo, Iran is a sovereign nation with its own interests in antagonizing the US. This is absolutely true.
And, you're right. I am suspicious of the motives and consequent actions of my government. But it has nothing to do with liberalism or white guilt as I feel this way regardless of who is sitting in the White House. But when we have a democrat sitting in the White House in 2009, I will be sure to remind you of how you are 'viewing your government' when you purport all manner of transgression and intrigue, okay? Don't say I never did anything for you.
As for our part in this 'monkey speedboat incident' I am just as puzzled as everyone else. That they exacerbated the drama of the situation to bring an aura of menace back to Iran (which has diminished greatly since the NIE release) seems so obvious as to be implausible. Not to mention, what level of commitment did they put into thinking this through beforehand? Did someone actually think this story would, heh, hold water? It's just bizarre.
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