The Debate "Bring it on!"

The president of Iran challenged Bush to a debate. And for some reason it is being portrayed by the press as some sort of backwards attempt at civility.

We have seen tons of press conferences with Bush and other world leaders (Putin, Blair etc.) and some who may or may not agree on all issues.

But, we all know that this debate will not take place.

Why?

Simple. A debate between Bush and Ademenijad would humanize the Iranian leader. If the american people saw him speaking and saying things that made sense it would undermine the administrations foriegn policy which is based on "us vs. them."

If you read the linked article, and look at other things that Ademenijad has said in the past-the guy is not a complete lunatic along the lines of a Bin Laden. In fact, if you look at his relgiious beliefs, one will find that they are no more kooky than the one's that Bush holds dear.

Remember when Bush claimed that god spoke to him and told him to invade Iraq? Also, his policy with Israel is deeply rooted in the belief that the Jews will be our expendable soldiers when Armageddon comes. Ademenijad, similarly, has his version of the apocolypse which includes the return of the "12th Imam"-Abu Snookums can correct me if I am wrong.

So-these guys are pretty much equal when it comes to basing policy on nutty religious thinking. As far as which one is a better speaker, it's pretty tough to say when the American press doesn't let you see much of Ademenijad's oratory skills. but it's not difficult to imagine that Bush would lose.

So, to Bush...I say "c'mon, what are ya...chickkkkeeennnnnnn??" and I will put my hands in my armpits, flap my arms and start clucking.

But, when it comes down to it, a televised debate will make Ademenijad seem like he may actually be a human being, and not the animal that we can kill without any guilt.