since he had already said he would meet with the nutjob without preconditions, what can he really say now that would be taken as serious?I have to agree that not making blood public statements right now may actually work in our favor. However, I am not convinced that Obama can act if really called on to do so. He has already given them too much breathing room and the same with N. Korea.
The leadership in Iran has given no indication they are willing to make any changes in their efforts to develop nuclear weapons or in their support for terrorism, so there seems to be little to lose no matter what Obama says, and I would be happier to see an American president speak up for democracy and human rights rather than to keep his silence to curry favor tyrants.
Valid points and I don't disagree. I just feel that by him giving some space right now helps those in Iran pushing for change. Nevertheless at some point, he is going to need to stand up and be very blunt and strong on the issue. But, I'll bet he doesn't do it