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To: Seeker of Truth who wrote (3976)	2/4/2006 2:12:46 AM
From: energyplay	Respond to of 218385

You're right - there was a huge opportunity to pull Iran closer to the US. Iran was very unhappy with the Taliban crazies, and actually looked the other way or provide some low level assistance to the factions the US allied with in Afghanistan. Considering the large and very successful Iranian groups in the US, they have enourmous personal pull in Iran. I think there was some effort towards normalizing relations with Iran, but the mullahs pushed out a number of the more moderate politicians a few years ago - actually prior to the Iraq invansion, if I recall correctly. I don't have a sense if the administration did not try hard enough, or if the effort was doomed by the reactionaries...

To: Seeker of Truth who wrote (3976)	2/4/2006 4:15:50 PM
From: Gib Bogle	Respond to of 218385

"In my opinion, stupid Bush lost a wonderful chance to get Iran on his side against Sadaam. Instead he lumped Sadaam and Iran together with North Korea as enemies." I agree 100%. I really expected that post 9-11 there would be a change in US-Iran relations, and as I recall there were some encouraging noises from Iran. The US missed a great opportunity, in my opinion. Was it stupidity, or was it a deliberate and thought-out policy? Putting yourself in the Iranian's shoes, how would you see it? My guess is that they interpreted US statements as clear signs of aggressive intentions towards Iran. After the invasion of Iraq it would have been easy for them to see that they might be next, and therefore to take appropriate steps to defend themselves.