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Quick analysis with extensive quotation.

Letter of Iranian president starts with observation of events in immediate surroundings: "countries <of Middle East> attacked; The lives, reputations and possessions of people destroyed" and so on.

Ahmadinejad wonders how "these actions be reconciled with the values outlined at the beginning of this letter and duty to the tradition of Jesus Christ (PBUH), the Messenger of peace and forgiveness."

Then he proceeds to Guantanamo, secret CIA prisons and questions the creation of Israel and at what cost.

Western policy made people of region angry and Ahmadinejad claims moral and political leadership in Middle East. For that purpose he intend to make progress on scientific R&D, reminding Bush that it is basic right of nations. Ahmadinejad accuses the West in medieval policy of impeding scientific and technical progress.

But it's only tip of iceberg. Assortment of accusations is wide, from lies in Iraqi matter to coups in Latin America, looting of African natural resources and tumultuous past of American Iranian relations.

Then Ahmadinejad admits that 911 was "horrendous incident". However he asks "Why have the various aspects of the attacks been kept secret?" He noticed that American people felt insecure and refers to the role of Western media in build-up of subsequent attacks on Afghanistan and Iraq: "In media charters, correct dissemination of information and honest reporting of a story are established tenets. I express my deep regret about the disregard shown by certain Western media for these principles".

Towards the end of his letter Ahmadinejad  tries to explain religious path chosen by Islamic Republic of Iran "We believe a return to the teachings of the divine prophets is the only road leading to salvations."

Letter ends with categorical statement worthy quoting in full: "History tells us that repressive and cruel governments do not survive. God has entrusted The fate of man to them. The Almighty has not left the universe and humanity to their own devices. Many things have happened contrary to the wishes and plans of governments. These tell us that there is a higher power at work and all events are determined by Him. Can one deny the signs of change in the world today? Is this situation of the world today comparable to that of ten years ago? Changes happen fast and come at a furious pace.

The people of the world are not happy with the status quo and pay little heed to the promises and comments made by a number of influential world leaders. Many people around the world feel insecure and oppose the spreading of insecurity and war and do not approve of and accept dubious policies. The people are protesting the increasing gap between the haves and the have-nots and the rich and poor countries.

The people are disgusted with increasing corruption. The people of many countries are angry about the attacks on their cultural foundations and the disintegration of families. They are equally dismayed with the fading of care and compassion. The people of the world have no faith in international organisations, because their rights are not advocated by these organisations. Liberalism and Western style democracy have not been able to help realize the ideals of humanity. Today these two concepts have failed. Those with insight can already hear the sounds of the shattering and fall of the ideology and thoughts of the liberal democratic systems. We increasingly see that people around the world are flocking towards a main focal point - that is the Almighty God. Undoubtedly through faith in God and the teachings of the prophets, the people will conquer their problems. My question for you is: "Do you not want to join them?"

by FarEasterner on Wed May 10th, 2006 at 03:11:45 AM EST
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This is already superb, but if you see a chance to work this into a diary with further analysis where possible, I would urge you to go ahead.
by Nomad (Bjinse) on Wed May 10th, 2006 at 03:38:07 AM EST
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I've posted a link to it on the front apge

In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes
by Jerome a Paris (etg@eurotrib.com) on Wed May 10th, 2006 at 03:54:18 AM EST
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