Who's the real "meddler" in Iraq? This piece nails it....

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http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=SHA20070217&articleId=4829

The American media’s focus on whether there is evidence of Iran “meddling” in Iraq---while describing America’s 140,000 troops there as necessary to prevent violence---is a tribute to the idea that America has the God-given right to operate by its own set of international rules. The notion that Iran, which shares a border and common religion with Iraq, has less of a right to be involved in that nation’s affairs than the United States could only be accepted by those steeped in “America is always right” propaganda from an early age.

Recall the controversial presidential election in Mexico in 2006. Let’s assume that Iran decided that the PAN Party’s admitted violation of Mexican election laws, and the resulting subversion of democracy, required military intervention to install Lopez-Obrador as President in place of the official winner, Felipe Calderon.

After bombing and invading Mexico, assume Iran used its military might to not only install Lopez-Obrador as President, but to maintain an occupying force to protect the democratic process from insurgents.

And assume that Iran not only kept this force in Mexico for nearly four years, but was now increasing its presence as part of its “surge” strategy to reduce violence.

Can anyone imagine America not “meddling” in Mexico in order to prevent Iran’s action?

And if we “meddled” in our neighbor Mexico’s affairs, would Americans’ think that gave Iran the right to bomb us?

[MasonJar]

1. Excellent analogy! n/t

[snappyturtle]

2. I agree...perfect analogy....so simple even the Bushbots should

understand it. K&R

[Bear down under]

3. The new euphemism?

America has been "meddling" in Iraq since she set Saddam Hussein in power.

[malaise]

4. Most of the world gets it

That's why Bush has alienated the US more than anyone in history.

Great read.

[applegrove]

5. Not to say that the US has foiled any talks between parties in the civil war

if it means giving insurgents a pass for hurting American soldiers. Talking and dealing with such insurgents or enemies is how peace broke out in Northern Ireland and South Africa. Let us not even venture to Bush ignoring Syria and Iran's roles to play in peace.

[tnlurker]

6. Good Article