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House approves Iran resolution 405-1
 TheHill.comThe House overwhelmingly approved a resolution Friday in support of Iranian dissidents as that country's top cleric warned protesters to end demonstrations. The resolution was approved in a 405-1 vote, with two members voting present. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) was the only lawmaker opposed to the resolution. Proving that Ron Paul is a worthless sonofabitch. Reps. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) and David Loebsack (D-Iowa) voted present. Proving that Ellison is no true friend to his fellow Moslems who are being roughed up by the mad mullahs' goon squads. I don't know what Note: even the likes of Murtha and Pelosi and Hoyer voted in favor of this. It may not be a sincere vote of support, but if they don't really mean it they're at least smart enough to realize how politically stupid it would look right at this moment to be seen as failing to support the oppressed people of Iran against their tyrants. Of course, not everyone has a clue: In Washington, the debate has centered on whether President Obama should be more forceful in criticizing Iranian authorities, and in showing support for the demonstrators. The issue has put Obama in a tough spot, with conservatives (moderates, liberals, and decent people in general) blasting him for not showing more support for demonstrators, and "Let's see: do I side with the oppressed people of Iran, or their oppressors? Such a hard call! Nothing I learned at Harvard or Columbia prepared me for such a difficult moral dilemma. Alas! my first-class temprament has forsaken me! Oh, what to do? What to do? . . ." Posted by: Mike 2009-06-19 |
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