He come not to the US but to the General Assembly, that unfortunately was established in New York. Formally the US gov could not forbit him to visit the UN if only he is not in international INTERPOL search for the crimes.
But he is not criminal, is not he?
I will noy say that all iranians are criminals but the people who is ruling the country deinately are, supportes of kidnapping and terrorims and not just against U.S and Israel.
Hi Chevan,how have you been? I can sypathize with your proximity to Iran, and the concern it may cause you. In truth, there is no genuine threat of nuclear deployment by the U.S. If Iran were to attack, or substantially support an attack on Israel, that would be a different matter.(retaliation by Israel) So hope that Iran minds its manners with the Israelis. Dont worry Bud, you’re safe.
You’re being paranoid and silly. Cells? Terror cells? The Iranians have supported no direct terror against the US for the last 20-years at least…
And in any case, they wouldn’t use fearless leader for that. They already have diplomats here capable of that…
No need to be obtuse.
your characterization is innapropriate.If you were taught any manners, please mind them.
A man who would direct a program encouraging children to clear minefields with their bodies, would not be unwilling to direct assets that may be present in the U.S. or anywhere for that matter.
While it’s amusing to see Ahmadinejad humiliated and exposed to a wider audience as a dangerous and stupid lunatic, there will probably be nasty consquences.
Nobody likes being humiliated.
There is inevitably a desire to strike back at the people who’ve done it.
It may well push Iran into taking steps or supporting people against the U.S. or U.S. interests and allies that might not otherwise have happened.
Yes Dani Hi;)
Where is going this world?- to the full agreement and harmony;)
Cheers
Hi my friend.
It’s all good. Thanks for the care.
I can sypathize with your proximity to Iran, and the concern it may cause you. In truth, there is no genuine threat of nuclear deployment by the U.S. If Iran were to attack, or substantially support an attack on Israel, that would be a different matter.(retaliation by Israel)
Well the this scenario worry me.
The future operation could be presented as the “retribution” of Israel
Its obviously that the Isreal using the absolute american supportion just wait for any suitable moment to attack.They need the “pretext” for the world oppinion that still have the critical relation to Israel politic.
So in this condition the Iran is the victim ( althoug it could sound cinically) and any its “mistake” ( sort of the anti-isreal calls and ets) could let the Israel the pretext to attack.
But if Israel will attack - they could go down to use the nuclear wearpon to neitralize the iranium army that is over 11 mln.
Therefore the Iran would be “extrieally polite and peaceful” - do not present this pretext for the Israel.
Honestly speaking i trouble for the Iran policy. Sure the Radical islamic state is the common threat for all of us ( especially for the southern Europe).
However the new slaughter like in Iraq but in MUCH more scale is unacceptable.
Cheers.
I just do not understand why he agreed to go to the Columbia university. What was he waiting except the himulations.
He needs ONLY General Assembly tribune where he could express his point without “mass protests” and other pressure.
Sure negative person in USA, who have doubt?
However the critic point of US policy is very popular today in world. Do not forget about it. He speaks the thing about OTHER prefer just to think;)
Like the other lunatik Ugo Chaves;)
Let us hope wiser, cooler heads prevail. And this question remains just a question pondered on a little website.
My apologies…
Yes, this guy is a ruthless asshole. I’ve never said different. His dumb statements about Iran not having any gays and his muddled backtrack on the Holocaust (he actually admitted that there was one, “but more research was needed”) have only further humanized him as an incompetent clown with falling fortunes in Iran. I’m not sure where the sources of Ahmadinejad being in charge of the kiddie-demining program comes from, but I have heard he was a senior military intelligence officer in the Revolutionary Guards, and perhaps worked in the elite Quds Force as an operative. But before we daemonize this guy as the new “Hitler,” we have to realize that we have to deal with him, like it or not, until the next elections. Iran is a semi-democracy, and this guy was largely elected because of Bush’s veiled threats to Iran prior-to the election. And recent reports indicate that he’s lost favor with the mullahs, and his powers have been curtailed.
I hear some rumblings in the press about this as far as his critics are concerned…
But then again, I’d wager that most of Tehran thinks he’s a stupid lunatic. I’d say the US info-war campaign may have done far more damage in that sense…
No worries Nick, its probably just the Full Moon, I think I’ll go howl, AWOOOOOOOOO! 
Wife of Kidnapped Israeli Soldier Confronts Ahmadinejad
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
JERUSALEM —
The wife of an Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hezbollah confronted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a news conference at the United Nations, urging him to use his influence over the guerrilla group to allow aid workers to see her husband.
In an exchange broadcast on Israeli radio stations Wednesday, Karnit Goldwasser accused the Iranian leader of responsibility for her husband’s capture.
“My name is Karnit and I’m the wife of Goldwasser that was kidnapped by Hezbollah to Lebanon more than a year ago and you’re responsible for this by your support. I’m asking how come you’re not allowing the Red Cross to go to visit them,” Goldwasser said at the Tuesday news conference.
Ahmadinejad ignored her, saying “next question.”
Goldwasser told Israeli Army Radio on Wednesday that Ahmadinejad was clearly caught off guard. “He was pretty surprised to find me there,” she said. “The distance between us was about two meters (yards),”
Goldwasser’s husband, Israeli soldier Ehud Goldwasser, and Eldad Regev were seized in a July 2006 Hezbollah cross-border raid, triggering a 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Hezbollah did not comment on Tuesday’s incident at the U.N. In the past, Hezbollah has said the two soldiers are being treated “humanely,” but it has not provided any sign of life from the men and refused to allow the Red Cross to see them.
Iran is the main backer of Hezbollah.
September 30, 2007
Op-Ed Contributors
Blogging Ahmadinejad in Tehran
AMERICANS might be forgiven for thinking they have heard everything there is to say about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit to Columbia University, but the story occupied Iranian bloggers at least as much as it dominated the American news cycle. Although Iranian authorities have introduced laws requiring citizens to register their blogs and Web sites with the government, Persian is the 10th most widely used language on blogs worldwide, according to Technorati, the blog-tracking service.
Despite official harassment and intimidation, Iranian blogs remain a vibrant source of debate and provide a valuable insight into popular opinion inside the country. Bloggers tend to be young, well educated and not very supportive of President Ahmadinejad, who typically attracts followers from the urban poor.
Here are excerpts from the conversation as it unfolded in Iran last week. They have been translated by the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center from the Persian.
— Tom Parker, executive director of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center.
Someone who denies the Holocaust and promises the downfall of the Western world will inevitably remind Westerners of bin Laden and Al Qaeda.
Ahmadinejad comes from a country that burns the American flag, the symbol of American identity, and shouts its desire for the death and destruction of the government and its president.
American anger is understandable. Maybe it comes from the same source as the anger of the Iranian students at Amirkabir University in Tehran who confronted Ahmadinejad and his entourage.
— Republic, jomhour.ir, Sept. 23
Can anyone imagine George Bush coming to Tehran and then criticizing the Islamic Republic’s policies in a speech? Is it plausible to imagine George Bush speaking about wiping Palestine off the map? Could George Bush talk about sending democracy to Tehran in Tehran? Would George Bush even be provided with security or would plain-clothed operatives be sent to “spontaneously” attack him?
— Street No. 11, 11ave.blogspot.com, Sept. 24
The most important part of the speech is the very positive message that Iran has sent to America. In response to the question “Are you willing to have a dialogue with America and what do you expect?” after some explanations, he said, “We think that America can be a good friend for Iran.” He repeated the sentence and the phrase “good friend” one more time to show that it did not slip out accidentally.
— Word of Wisdom, harfehesaaby.blogspot.com, Sept. 24
Most Western news agencies like CNN and Fox News, which are branded by the regime as the agents of a Western cultural war, broadcast the speech of President Ahmadinejad live. It is interesting that none of the channels inside our country did that. What does this mean? Does it mean we don’t trust ourselves? Does it mean that we worry we might let something slip? Does it mean that we fear that our president might let something slip?
It means that knowing is not a right our people have! It means that other countries abide by democracy more than we do. It means that even we don’t believe ourselves, even that we fear ourselves. We fear that we might say something by mistake and that our lies would be revealed to the people. Really, why are the state officials against open access to information? Why don’t the people even have the right to hear the speech of their elected president? Why can’t they hear his reasoning for issues like nuclear power, democracy in Iran, and so on?
What is interesting is that we claim the Americans want to prevent our voice from being heard, so why do we censor ourselves?
— Poor Iran, yaghiha.blogfa.ir, Sept. 24
When you, the Iranian president, don’t understand how to criticize Israel and Zionism so your criticism is taken seriously, and not ridiculed by all, what kind of treatment do you expect from others?
I understand that your intentions were honorable. I know that you really meant that the Holocaust should not be used as an excuse to oppress the Palestinians. But if you expected others to grasp your meaning, you should have just said it plain and simple.
— Kingdom of Heaven, blog.malakut.org, Sept. 24
I was reading the news reports of the American media. I am truly dumbfounded. They have focused on Ahmadinejad’s response to the homosexuality question and are analyzing it. What has the world come to that, with innocent people dying in Iraq every day, the rights of the homosexuals have become the most important issue of the day?
Insulting the president of a country, no matter how unacceptable his point of view, is synonymous to insulting a nation.
— Cure, shefa.blogspot.com, Sept. 25
Dude, someone should take Ahmadinejad’s hand and take him to Daneshju Park in Valiasr Crossing. No need for explanation. Just hold on firmly to his hand so that he does not get too excited. We all know that when he is among different people and ethnic groups, he tries to blend in and considers becoming one of them as his undeniable duty. So be careful, God forbid, that when he is in Daneshju Park, this feeling of duty might arise and cause him trouble! Unlike those boys who have gender confusion in that godforsaken park, a president cannot pluck his eyebrows, or wear tight-fitting clothes, or put on blusher.
— Messiah, masih.malakut.org, Sept. 25
During the speech of my favorite president, I felt broken. The belittling killed me little by little. He thought Columbia University was just another visit to the provinces and everyone would applaud him. How could he stand all the insults to his people?
Last night, before the speech of my knowledgeable Ahmadinejad, I was so worried. O Lord, how are we going to be ridiculed now?
How did we become who we are? The year of dialogue between civilizations seems so far away!
— Until the Polytechnic Students Are Released … (formerly To Watch the Cleansing Waters), abhayesepid.persianblog.ir, Sept. 26
Tom Parker is the executive director of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center.