According to Moscow Komsomoletz, Russian president Medvedev is saying that he found it much easier to talk to Obama than Bush.
http://www.mk.ru/politics/317480.html
Nice...
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Concerning American Jews...
A. Miller wrote an interesting article about American Jews and their suicidal devotion to the Democratic party in general and Obama in particular. Surely, I could not let it pass without my comment. Here it goes...
As a Russian Jew who immigrated to America I am dumbfounded by the utter stupidity of American Jews. What the hell is wrong with them?! Can they not see with their eyes, can they not hear with their ears?! Obama's soulmate and spiritual father Wright openly hates Israel and "them Jews" - and they cannot put two and two together?! Obama drops on his knees in front of a moslem tyrant, and then farts at a democratically elected prime-minister of Israel - and they don't see anything wrong with this? These people are pathetic, the blood of the slaves is still flowing through their veins. We should have left those cocksuckers in Egypt.
Shalom, comrades!
As a Russian Jew who immigrated to America I am dumbfounded by the utter stupidity of American Jews. What the hell is wrong with them?! Can they not see with their eyes, can they not hear with their ears?! Obama's soulmate and spiritual father Wright openly hates Israel and "them Jews" - and they cannot put two and two together?! Obama drops on his knees in front of a moslem tyrant, and then farts at a democratically elected prime-minister of Israel - and they don't see anything wrong with this? These people are pathetic, the blood of the slaves is still flowing through their veins. We should have left those cocksuckers in Egypt.
Shalom, comrades!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
As a Russian immigrant, I can only sigh...
I am looking at what is happening in America, and I have a deep feeling of sorrow. Where is this country going? Is the American experiment over? Is this beautiful country joining the rest of the world in its futile quest for human perfection through Nanny-statism and inevitable fascism? America is turning into the evil Empire - literally, not figuratively. American president bowing before the Saudi tyrant, befriending the marxist dictator in Venesuela, while denigrating Britain, Israel and supporting the marxist take over of Honduras? What the fuck?! And this same child-king is taking over American industries, attacking the productive members of society and is ready close opposition media, and increase government corruption ten-fold. And his cohorts marching around with the photos of the Cuban chief of Gestapo, Che Guevara.
These will be long 4 years, comrades, long 4 years for all who love freedom. But fear not, I remember same emotions expressed by the Russian dissidents in the 1970ies during the Carter administration. The same feeling that everything was over for this beautiful country that saved the world from communism.
And all my immigrant brothers and sisters - lets remember one thing. America is the last refuge! There is nowhere to run. There is nowhere to hide. If we don't defend freedom in America, the entire mankind is doomed. Lets organize and fight back. 2010 elections will determine if this country lives or dies. Blood, sweat and tears.
These will be long 4 years, comrades, long 4 years for all who love freedom. But fear not, I remember same emotions expressed by the Russian dissidents in the 1970ies during the Carter administration. The same feeling that everything was over for this beautiful country that saved the world from communism.
And all my immigrant brothers and sisters - lets remember one thing. America is the last refuge! There is nowhere to run. There is nowhere to hide. If we don't defend freedom in America, the entire mankind is doomed. Lets organize and fight back. 2010 elections will determine if this country lives or dies. Blood, sweat and tears.
If we are lucky, US will be a neutral country...
It pains me to say this - but with B. Hussein Obama in power, the best scenario for the world is America becoming a neutral country. I am sure we all remember how Iranian revolution humbled comrade Obama - he could hardly comment on the slaughter of students on the streets of Tehran. But when the people of Honduras followed the orders of the Supreme Court and the Congress and ousted the would-be dictator and personal friend of Castro and Chavez, Manuel Zelaya, our dear president could not pause for a minute and published a speech filled with open threats and denouncements.
And now, our dear supreme leader is trying to torpedo the sanctions against the Iranian mullahs
As I said in the title - if we are lucky, US will be a neutral country for the next 4 years. What a disgrace!
And now, our dear supreme leader is trying to torpedo the sanctions against the Iranian mullahs
As I said in the title - if we are lucky, US will be a neutral country for the next 4 years. What a disgrace!
Did Obama make the economy much worse?
A few months ago, Obama said that his economists analyzed the economy and decided that without the stimulus package, the unemployment will go up to 8.7%, with his stimulus package passed it would top at 7.9%. Today, we already see 9.4%, and it is especulated that unemployment will go above 10%.
Assuming that Obama hired the top economists, and their analysis AT THE TIME was correct, we can conclude that Obama's policies added 2.1% unemployment.
Of course, one could say that Obama's economists are idiots, who could easily miss a 25% increase in the number of unemployed - but then, who hired them? One could also claim that Obama knew the real numbers, but he lied so his programs could pass. That's another view.
BTW, in my posts on Slate, months and months ago I predicted 10% unemployment. I wonder if I am better than Obama's economists. I also wonder why right-wingers were able to predict that Obama would try to raise taxes on the middle class. I mean, the guy swore on his mother's grave that he won't do so. How coud they know? It's magic, I tell you.
Assuming that Obama hired the top economists, and their analysis AT THE TIME was correct, we can conclude that Obama's policies added 2.1% unemployment.
Of course, one could say that Obama's economists are idiots, who could easily miss a 25% increase in the number of unemployed - but then, who hired them? One could also claim that Obama knew the real numbers, but he lied so his programs could pass. That's another view.
BTW, in my posts on Slate, months and months ago I predicted 10% unemployment. I wonder if I am better than Obama's economists. I also wonder why right-wingers were able to predict that Obama would try to raise taxes on the middle class. I mean, the guy swore on his mother's grave that he won't do so. How coud they know? It's magic, I tell you.
When you see a liberal, ask him this question...
Barack Obama swore on his mother's grave that he would not raise taxes on people who earn more than 250,000 dollars. Mainstream conservatives, including Rush Limbaugh, publicly mocked Obama's promise as completely unrealistic, based on the analysis of his political views. So, next time Obama makes promises on taxes - wouldn't it be prudent to find out what Rush Limbaugh thinks about them?
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Do you need evidence that Iranian opposition does not want Obama to meddle in the Iranian affairs?
Here is one interesting evidence that the head of Iranian dissent against the mullahs, the top opposition candidate Mousavi does not think so...
From the Office of Mr. Mir Hossein Mousavi
To the President of the USA, Mr. Barack Hussein Obama:
Dear Mr. President,
In the name of the Iranian people, we want you to know that when you recently made the statement "Achmadinejad or Mousavi? Two of a kind," we consider this as a grave and deep insult, not just to Mr. Mousavi but especially against the judgment of the Iranian people, against our moral conviction and intelligence, especially those of the young generation that comprises a population of 31 million.
It is a specially grave insult for those who are now fighting for democracy and freedom, and an unwarranted gift and even praise for Mr. Khamenei, whose security forces are now killing peaceful Iranians in the streets of every major city in the country.
Your statement misled the people of the world. It was no doubt inspired by your hope for dialogue with this regime, but you cannot possibly believe in promises from a regime that lies to its own people and then kills them when they demand the promises be kept.
By such statements, your administration and you discourage the Iranian people, who believe and trust in the values of democracy and freedom. We are pleased to see that you have condemned the regime's murderous violence, and we look forward to stronger support for the rightful struggle of the Iranian people against the actions of a regime that is your enemy as well as ours.
From the Office of Mr. Mir Hossein Mousavi
To the President of the USA, Mr. Barack Hussein Obama:
Dear Mr. President,
In the name of the Iranian people, we want you to know that when you recently made the statement "Achmadinejad or Mousavi? Two of a kind," we consider this as a grave and deep insult, not just to Mr. Mousavi but especially against the judgment of the Iranian people, against our moral conviction and intelligence, especially those of the young generation that comprises a population of 31 million.
It is a specially grave insult for those who are now fighting for democracy and freedom, and an unwarranted gift and even praise for Mr. Khamenei, whose security forces are now killing peaceful Iranians in the streets of every major city in the country.
Your statement misled the people of the world. It was no doubt inspired by your hope for dialogue with this regime, but you cannot possibly believe in promises from a regime that lies to its own people and then kills them when they demand the promises be kept.
By such statements, your administration and you discourage the Iranian people, who believe and trust in the values of democracy and freedom. We are pleased to see that you have condemned the regime's murderous violence, and we look forward to stronger support for the rightful struggle of the Iranian people against the actions of a regime that is your enemy as well as ours.
Would Biden be better than Obama?
Personally, I believe Biden would be a far better president than Obama. Both of them inherently want to destroy this country and its economy (or, as they see it - make it more progressive) - but Biden would be far less effective, given the fact that he is an idiot, and everyone laughs at him. It will take months and months before Obama's popularity drops to the level of the approval of his policies. Obama is quite effective in promoting the left-wing reactionary policies, even though Americans are against them. I am sure Biden would be simply laughed out of office.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Revolution in Iran - quoting Lenin
When discussing the situation in Iran, it is a worthwhile exercise to study the works of famous revolutionaries. The most talented of them all, Vladimir Lenin, the father of the communist revolution in Russia, proposed a concept of what he called "The Revolutionary Situation". According to Lenin, if and only if such a situation arises, it is possible to destroy the existing regime through the uprising.
According to Lenin, there are three objective signs of a revolutionary situation (my translation):
1. The inability of the political elite to continue its rule over the people - i.e. the elites cannot force, and the people would not agree to the status quo.
2. Dramatic increase of economic hardship for the working class.
3. Dramatic rise of people's political activity and their readiness to spontaneous revolutionary actions.
So far, it seems all three conditions are satisfied for Iran. The elites are split, the loss of oil revenues wrecked the economy, the masses cannot take it any more, and there is a massive increase in the number and intensity of demonstrations. So far, three for three. Not too bad.
What is left to find out is whether Lenin's "subjective conditions" are being satisfied. Quoting Lenin: "Are the revolutionary movement and its leadership strong enough to organize the massive uprising which will destroy the old government?"
It would appear that Mousavi is quite up to the task. Not only the dissident leader publicly said that he was ready to die for the revolution - he even smacked Obama for equating him with Ahmadinejad. It looks like Mousavi is ready to fight the mullahs and Obama at the same time. Attaboy!
I personally believe that Iranian dissidents may well win this time. God's speed, comrades! Lets finish off the Islamo-Fascist-Theocracy. Death to Tyrants!
According to Lenin, there are three objective signs of a revolutionary situation (my translation):
1. The inability of the political elite to continue its rule over the people - i.e. the elites cannot force, and the people would not agree to the status quo.
2. Dramatic increase of economic hardship for the working class.
3. Dramatic rise of people's political activity and their readiness to spontaneous revolutionary actions.
So far, it seems all three conditions are satisfied for Iran. The elites are split, the loss of oil revenues wrecked the economy, the masses cannot take it any more, and there is a massive increase in the number and intensity of demonstrations. So far, three for three. Not too bad.
What is left to find out is whether Lenin's "subjective conditions" are being satisfied. Quoting Lenin: "Are the revolutionary movement and its leadership strong enough to organize the massive uprising which will destroy the old government?"
It would appear that Mousavi is quite up to the task. Not only the dissident leader publicly said that he was ready to die for the revolution - he even smacked Obama for equating him with Ahmadinejad. It looks like Mousavi is ready to fight the mullahs and Obama at the same time. Attaboy!
I personally believe that Iranian dissidents may well win this time. God's speed, comrades! Lets finish off the Islamo-Fascist-Theocracy. Death to Tyrants!
Can Iranians win?
I am not an Iranian, but I was born, raised and educated in the USSR, so I believe my experience could help in figuring out the nuts and bolts of the current events in Iran.
Can Iranians defeat the mullahs? I most surely believe so. Here are my reasons.
1. The Iranian political elite is split.
This is a very important issue, since it gives a lot of leverage and legitimacy to the pro-democracy movement. After all, they've gotten one of the top contenders on their side, a contender with some clout within the Iranian military appratus and police.
2. The regime is caught in an obvious hypocrisy
On one side, the mullahs claim that Iran is a democratic state, but the opposition says that the mullahs falsified the results of the elections. This by itself is a very strong argument which is difficult to refute. If the people don't trust the regime's propaganda, then the mullahs have little chance of persuading the people to calm down. When the people are ready to puke at the mere sound of a "great" ayatollah's voice - there is no chance his arguments will be even heard by the people, let alone trusted. I strongly believe that many Iranian people are ready to believe the worst about the regime, and dismiss any explanations out of hand - same as it was in the USSR by the 1991. Every Soviet citizen remember the common belief - if the government is denying that an something happened - you are damn sure it did happen.
3. There are no tanks on the streets
So far, the regime did not attempt to use the Iranian armed forces to put down the rebellion - which indictates that the mullahs are not certain about their loyalty. Moreover, there are reports (unconfirmed at this moment) that the mullahs are using arab thugs (Hezballah and Hamas) as well as Venesuelian police to harrass the rebellion. This may be a major PR advantage for the dissidents - they should use the Iranian nationalism card to defeat the regime. I am sure there are plenty of Iranian soldiers who would shoot down the Hezballah thugs without a moment's hesitation (if not an outright glee). Imagine the Russian tsars using Austrian thugs to put down the people's rebellion in Russia in 1917 - at the height of WW1. Even tsar's personal guard would tear them into pieces.
All in all, if people of Iran play it right, they may well get rid of the mullah's regime. And the longer this is going on, the better (for at least a few weeks), since people are getting more and more radicalized. A few days ago, most Iranians would be fine with the mullahs declaring Mousavi a winner. Today, they are storming the headquaters of the mullah's Gestapo. Tomorrow, they may try to hang the mullahs on the lamposts.
Can Iranians defeat the mullahs? I most surely believe so. Here are my reasons.
1. The Iranian political elite is split.
This is a very important issue, since it gives a lot of leverage and legitimacy to the pro-democracy movement. After all, they've gotten one of the top contenders on their side, a contender with some clout within the Iranian military appratus and police.
2. The regime is caught in an obvious hypocrisy
On one side, the mullahs claim that Iran is a democratic state, but the opposition says that the mullahs falsified the results of the elections. This by itself is a very strong argument which is difficult to refute. If the people don't trust the regime's propaganda, then the mullahs have little chance of persuading the people to calm down. When the people are ready to puke at the mere sound of a "great" ayatollah's voice - there is no chance his arguments will be even heard by the people, let alone trusted. I strongly believe that many Iranian people are ready to believe the worst about the regime, and dismiss any explanations out of hand - same as it was in the USSR by the 1991. Every Soviet citizen remember the common belief - if the government is denying that an something happened - you are damn sure it did happen.
3. There are no tanks on the streets
So far, the regime did not attempt to use the Iranian armed forces to put down the rebellion - which indictates that the mullahs are not certain about their loyalty. Moreover, there are reports (unconfirmed at this moment) that the mullahs are using arab thugs (Hezballah and Hamas) as well as Venesuelian police to harrass the rebellion. This may be a major PR advantage for the dissidents - they should use the Iranian nationalism card to defeat the regime. I am sure there are plenty of Iranian soldiers who would shoot down the Hezballah thugs without a moment's hesitation (if not an outright glee). Imagine the Russian tsars using Austrian thugs to put down the people's rebellion in Russia in 1917 - at the height of WW1. Even tsar's personal guard would tear them into pieces.
All in all, if people of Iran play it right, they may well get rid of the mullah's regime. And the longer this is going on, the better (for at least a few weeks), since people are getting more and more radicalized. A few days ago, most Iranians would be fine with the mullahs declaring Mousavi a winner. Today, they are storming the headquaters of the mullah's Gestapo. Tomorrow, they may try to hang the mullahs on the lamposts.
How to make anti-Obama claims stick...
Very simple. Run ads with Obama in 2008 swearing on his mother's grave that he won't raise taxes on people who earn less than $250,000. Then, run some recordings in 2008 from Rush or Hannity questionning Obama's promise. Follow this with DNC proposals for all the new taxes, and end with a question - who are you gonna believe in 2010, Obama or Rush?
Mousavi versus Gorbachev...
It's now often said that Mousavi is no Gorbachev. Well, let me remind the people about comrade Gorbachev. For one, he came from a typical communist carrer ladder, and he was being promoted by a KGB Chief Andropov. Secondly, while Gorbachev indeed brought some reforms to the USSR, those were done due to American pressure. Thirdly, don't forget that Gorbachev was doing his best to prevent Eltsin from being elected, and was trying to get his hard-core communist buddy into power. Fourthly, lets mention that the Soviet troops invaded Vilnus, the capital of Estonia in 1990, and took over the TV station. And all this was not in vain, after the anti-communist revolution in August 1991, which was won under the slogan to defend Gorbachev from the communist putch - Gorbachev lost his power and presidency in December 1991.
What does it all mean? If the dissisdent movement in Iran wins, there is a good chance that Mousavi won't last long. It's not unusual that revolutions start with people's demonstrations against some non-ground breaking issues, and later people become extremely radicalized and break down the whole regime. So, don't be afraid by Mousavi, he is riding the tiger now. Pay attention to the tiger, the Iranian people who finally got tired of the mullah's regime.
What does it all mean? If the dissisdent movement in Iran wins, there is a good chance that Mousavi won't last long. It's not unusual that revolutions start with people's demonstrations against some non-ground breaking issues, and later people become extremely radicalized and break down the whole regime. So, don't be afraid by Mousavi, he is riding the tiger now. Pay attention to the tiger, the Iranian people who finally got tired of the mullah's regime.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Does it matter if Mussavi is as bad as Ahmie?
Some nay-sayers believe that America should stay away from the Iranian revolution because, among many other reasons, Mussavi is just as bad as the current imbecile in charge of Iran. Interestingly enough, Obama, the man who said that his America-is-so-wrong-please-forgive-us speech in Cairo resulted in fruitful and sincere debates between the presidential candidates in Iran - is now claiming that both candidates are in fact equally distateful. A more pragmatic view would be to remember that the Soviet president Gorbachev, a man who's reinstatement was demanded during the August revolution in 1991, was and is a devoted communist. And yet, the defeat of the communist putch resulted in drastic democratization of Russia, and Gorbachev lost his power in a matter of months after the putch was defeated. In case of Iran, it matters little if Mussavi is a progressive moslem like Ahmie or Arafat, or he actually wants Iran to become a free Western country. What matters is that succesful revolution against the mullahs will shake the whole system, and empower the people of Iran. Once they break the yoke of mullahs - they will not rest until they become free - this is the logic of the revolution.
Obama is awfully quiet on Iran...
Obama regime is afraid to mutter a single critisism about Iranian oppression of dissidents. "Who are we to meddle in Iranian internal affairs" - they say. And yet, does anyone doubt that if Israel were to build a dozen houses for the Jews in the West Bank - then Obama would be all over the news blasting the evil zionist regime?
Obama is not a stupid man, it's just that he has a different system of priorities. "Them Jews", as his spiritual leader Wright said, "them Jews".
Obama is not a stupid man, it's just that he has a different system of priorities. "Them Jews", as his spiritual leader Wright said, "them Jews".
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
What Iranian dissidents and American patriots should do...
Iranian dissidents must immediately call for the Persian army to intervene and protect Iranian students from the arab merceneries, who are killing the people on the streets of Tehran. Notice that the mullahs did not send the army to stop the protests, which is a clear sign that they are not sure that the generals and the soldiers will shoot at their fellow citizens. No tanks on the streets of Tehran is a very promising sign. This weakness must be immediately exploited. Appeal to Persian nationalism!
In America, Dick Cheney should imediately give a speech and push Obama to abandon his pre-election promises of appeasement, and instead confront the Iranian mullahs. The first step for Obama would be to come out 100% for the Iranian dissidents and demand an immediate halt to repressions and violence. Secondly, Obama must urgently convene all Western nations and use his skills, influence and popularity and convince them to declare an immediate embargo on all economic relations with Iran until the mullahs back down. GOP must show itself a powerful pro-freedom force. America will not forget this!
It seems like Bush's Middle East strategy is working and the domino is starting to fall. Progressives and patriots must make sure that Obama does not squander the opportunity to democratize the Middle East. Hooray to Bush!
In America, Dick Cheney should imediately give a speech and push Obama to abandon his pre-election promises of appeasement, and instead confront the Iranian mullahs. The first step for Obama would be to come out 100% for the Iranian dissidents and demand an immediate halt to repressions and violence. Secondly, Obama must urgently convene all Western nations and use his skills, influence and popularity and convince them to declare an immediate embargo on all economic relations with Iran until the mullahs back down. GOP must show itself a powerful pro-freedom force. America will not forget this!
It seems like Bush's Middle East strategy is working and the domino is starting to fall. Progressives and patriots must make sure that Obama does not squander the opportunity to democratize the Middle East. Hooray to Bush!
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