Comments on: Blood in Iran http://the-american-catholic.com/2009/06/25/blood-in-iran/ Politics and Culture from a Catholic perspective. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:34:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: e. http://the-american-catholic.com/2009/06/25/blood-in-iran/#comment-3116 e. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:44:20 +0000 http://the-american-catholic.com/?p=10099#comment-3116 Actually, I was referring to this remark: "...only the most obtuse person would think for a moment that Obama or the administration or the American people are wholly indifferent to it." No biggee though; there are greater concerns in the world (such as the blatant injustices occurring in Iran and the atrocious murderering of innocent people) than a mere overly sensitive ego. God bless all. The Weekend is finally upon us! Actually, I was referring to this remark: “…only the most obtuse person would think for a moment that Obama or the administration or the American people are wholly indifferent to it.”

No biggee though; there are greater concerns in the world (such as the blatant injustices occurring in Iran and the atrocious murderering of innocent people) than a mere overly sensitive ego.

God bless all. The Weekend is finally upon us!

]]> By: Elaine Krewer http://the-american-catholic.com/2009/06/25/blood-in-iran/#comment-3115 Elaine Krewer Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:22:46 +0000 http://the-american-catholic.com/?p=10099#comment-3115 No, e., that comment had nothing to do with you. I should have emphasized, in case anyone misunderstood, that I was NOT in any way attempting to compare Obama to Pope Pius XII in character or wisdom, but simply pointing out a possible parallel between political situations they were up against. As for potential behind-the-scenes diplomatic or other efforts to aid the Iranian dissidents, it might simply be too soon to tell what, if anything, the administration or other countries might be doing or planning in that regard. We may not find out about such efforts until months or even years from now. No, e., that comment had nothing to do with you. I should have emphasized, in case anyone misunderstood, that I was NOT in any way attempting to compare Obama to Pope Pius XII in character or wisdom, but simply pointing out a possible parallel between political situations they were up against.

As for potential behind-the-scenes diplomatic or other efforts to aid the Iranian dissidents, it might simply be too soon to tell what, if anything, the administration or other countries might be doing or planning in that regard. We may not find out about such efforts until months or even years from now.

]]> By: John Byrnes http://the-american-catholic.com/2009/06/25/blood-in-iran/#comment-3114 John Byrnes Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:32:56 +0000 http://the-american-catholic.com/?p=10099#comment-3114 If you are participating in the Iranian Riots or know someone who is and wish to remain safe? Let me help by showing you how to distinguish between those who are angry and those who are lethal. http://www.aggressionmanagement.com/Riots-in-Iran.htm If you are participating in the Iranian Riots or know someone who is and wish to remain safe? Let me help by showing you how to distinguish between those who are angry and those who are lethal. http://www.aggressionmanagement.com/Riots-in-Iran.htm

]]> By: Donald R. McClarey http://the-american-catholic.com/2009/06/25/blood-in-iran/#comment-3113 Donald R. McClarey Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:14:00 +0000 http://the-american-catholic.com/?p=10099#comment-3113 e., I am certain that Elaine's comment had absolutely nothing to do with you. As to Tony's pet expert on Iran, Hooman Madj, this is the same fellow who in January 2008 accused the Pentagon of manufacturing an incident between the US Navy and the Revolutionary Guards in the Gulf. http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/01/a_new_disgrace_at_huffpo.asp His background also seems to be in the entertainment industry: "Hooman Majd has had a long career as an executive in the music and film businesses. He was Executive VP of Island Records, where he worked with a diverse group of artists including U2, The Cranberries, Tricky and Melissa Etheridge; and Head of Film and Music at Palm Pictures, where he executive-produced James Toback’s “Black and White” and Khyentse Norbu’s “The Cup” (Cannes 1999)." His family fled from Iran in 1979, unwilling to live under the rule of the mullahs. He has had a fairly benign view of Ahmadinejad, serving as his interpreter during Ahmadinejad's rant at the UN last year. Take anything this guy says about the current situation in Iran with a boulder of salt. e., I am certain that Elaine’s comment had absolutely nothing to do with you.

As to Tony’s pet expert on Iran, Hooman Madj, this is the same fellow who in January 2008 accused the Pentagon of manufacturing an incident between the US Navy and the Revolutionary Guards in the Gulf.

http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/01/a_new_disgrace_at_huffpo.asp

His background also seems to be in the entertainment industry:

“Hooman Majd has had a long career as an executive in the music and film businesses. He was Executive VP of Island Records, where he worked with a diverse group of artists including U2, The Cranberries, Tricky and Melissa Etheridge; and Head of Film and Music at Palm Pictures, where he executive-produced James Toback’s “Black and White” and Khyentse Norbu’s “The Cup” (Cannes 1999).”

His family fled from Iran in 1979, unwilling to live under the rule of the mullahs. He has had a fairly benign view of Ahmadinejad, serving as his interpreter during Ahmadinejad’s rant at the UN last year. Take anything this guy says about the current situation in Iran with a boulder of salt.

]]> By: e. http://the-american-catholic.com/2009/06/25/blood-in-iran/#comment-3112 e. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:43:19 +0000 http://the-american-catholic.com/?p=10099#comment-3112 Well, there is also another key distinction in that by engaging in such ostensibly diplomatic efforts, Pius XII sought (and did quite successfully on that occasion) to help persecuted Jews on the sidelines. Unfortunately, I see none of that (as far as I can tell) from the Obaman administration. Well, there is also another key distinction in that by engaging in such ostensibly diplomatic efforts, Pius XII sought (and did quite successfully on that occasion) to help persecuted Jews on the sidelines.

Unfortunately, I see none of that (as far as I can tell) from the Obaman administration.

]]> By: Donald R. McClarey http://the-american-catholic.com/2009/06/25/blood-in-iran/#comment-3111 Donald R. McClarey Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:11:55 +0000 http://the-american-catholic.com/?p=10099#comment-3111 "If I understand correctly, in some ways, the dilemma facing the Obama administration now somewhat resembles the dilemma Pope Pius XII faced during World War II — he believed (with good reason) that loudly denouncing the Nazis for persecuting Jews would do nothing to stop them from persecuting Jews, and would only make them start attacking Catholics as well. That is where the false and distorted notion of him being “Hitler’s Pope” got started." With the crucial difference Elaine that there was no chance that a popular revolt would topple Hitler. There is a chance that the mullahs may be toppled. Additionally, considering the fact that the Iranian regime is killing the protesters anyway in order to hold on to power, I think their level of ferocity will not be increased by condemnation from the West. “If I understand correctly, in some ways, the dilemma facing the Obama administration now somewhat resembles the dilemma Pope Pius XII faced during World War II — he believed (with good reason) that loudly denouncing the Nazis for persecuting Jews would do nothing to stop them from persecuting Jews, and would only make them start attacking Catholics as well. That is where the false and distorted notion of him being “Hitler’s Pope” got started.”

With the crucial difference Elaine that there was no chance that a popular revolt would topple Hitler. There is a chance that the mullahs may be toppled. Additionally, considering the fact that the Iranian regime is killing the protesters anyway in order to hold on to power, I think their level of ferocity will not be increased by condemnation from the West.

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