2007-09-25 21:46:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Mmm, I basically agree with Bollinger on all his points. Having said that, I thought it was a little weird -- invite a psycho to speak, then attack the psycho when he arrives. I've never seen that happen in a university setting before. Very strange.
2007-09-25 21:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think it was just politics. Many Americans were very hateful of Bollinger and Columbia for hosting this press conference. I think he was trying to gain some brownie points. Furthermore, I think he went over the line when he made the statement 'I know you will most likely avoid answering these questions'. That takes it to a personal level. I mean, the guy rattled off nearly three minutes worth of questions and accusations. How in the world could anyone remember all the stuff he touched on in his little rant?
Having said that, Ahmadinejad IS an extremist. He needs to answer some hard questions. I really don't think he did himself a favor by coming to America and putting the spotlight on himself.
Perhaps he doesn't realize that this was his chance to say,'You know what. You are right. I will do the following: I will release some of the imprisoned journalists, I will loosen my grip on Internet access, etc, etc...' By admitting he was wrong on some minor issues, he would have seemed a bit more human. And the whole Hollocaust thing? WOW! Not a good stand to take....
2007-09-26 05:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't even know why he came. He opened himself wide open for attack with all of his ranting and lies! What a liar he is. No gays in Iran?? Because they slaughter them all. Women who "talk back"? They are whipped nearly or totally to death. They are stoned also. Tonight I was watching a special on CNN 360 about how women are treated in Iran. I was completely appalled and taken aback.
I was ashamed of most all men period but the way these people over in Iran don't even value life.
That Iranian president needs to be taken out. What a scumbag he is. I totally agree with Bollinger blasting his dumb behind, then he, Iranian president, went to the United Nations and continued on with his hateful, disease-ridden diatribe.
Hate begets hate. He should have never come over here. IT's scary to think he was even here; some tyrant like that was even here. What a liar he is.
2007-09-26 04:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This weasel was directly involved in the horrible treatment of our people during the hostage crisis in the late 70's. Whoever booked him at Columbia is old enough to remember that awful ordeal. I don't care what position he has risen to today. He is a thug. He should have been allowed to step one foot on American soil, much less been given a public forum and participation in our freedom of speech and expression rights. He certainly does not afford his own people the same rights he enjoyed while he was here. We allow him a public platform to openly insult us as a nation, and spout his lunatic views and sick ideals? I don't get it! If we don't grow a collective backbone fast, the way of life we have fought so hard for is in real jeopardy.
2007-09-26 05:24:57 · answer #4 · answered by Three this week 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to agree with Bollinger's tactics if you see the whole speech. Ahmadinejad skirted (aka did not answer) any of the questions. For instance, he held a whole conference about whether the holocaust even existed. [youtube] He even started a whole crowd chanting "Death to Israel". [ibid youtube] Yet at the conference, he stated that he merely questioned that the holocaust ever happened. He did the same thing when asked about nuclear weapons. He responded childishly stating "Why would I want a nuclear weapon" and left it at that.
A recent interview of Henry Rollins revealed that during his trip to Iran, the people were quite nice. It also revealed that among the educated Iranians, every person that talked to him repeatedly stated that they thought Ahmadinijad was an insane man and that they did not vote for him. Google "Henry Rollins Iran" for more info.
2007-09-26 04:50:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
That was the coolest thing.
That baby from Iran was put in his place. Some doctor. That guy deserved every insult he got. I'm not really thinking they were insults, it was righteous and justified.
The President of Iran is a tin man. He's puke. And acts as if he got his doctorate from a box of Cracker Jack's.
2007-09-26 04:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agreed because it's finally time that SOMEONE had the nads to resist a cult of personality.
Besides, he didn't "blast" him. He was just forward about certain uncomfortable truths about the President, like holocaust denial and anti-semitism.
What, should he just butter him up first and act like such things didn't exist? I applaud him for his integrity and his unwillingness to fall for political correctness and the mantra of "cant we all just get along?".
That man should be president for doing something very simple. He told a skunk that it stinks, instead of complimenting it's stripe. Admirable honesty.
2007-09-26 04:52:37 · answer #7 · answered by Rabid 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I felt that his blasting of the guest speaker was disgraceful. If you are in charge and you invite someone to speak, you should treat him as a welcomed guest. That doesn't mean you have to agree with him but you treat him with respect.
It is a question of acting honorably and Columbia's president failed.
Miss Manners (newspaper columnist) must have shuddered in her shoes.
god bless
2007-09-26 04:56:55 · answer #8 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i dont agree.it was immature from Bollinger blasting iran. it is unfair to invite someone as an honorable guest and insult him in an audiance.highly improper and deplorable indeed.it was not the correct platform to use such arrogance
2007-09-26 04:52:49 · answer #9 · answered by madhavan n 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If he had to allow Ahmedinejad, at least some hard questions were asked, and points made... up until Ahmedinejad spoke...
2007-09-26 05:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by XX 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋