Delegations walk out of Ahmadinajad U.N. speech

[converger]

Delegations walk out of Ahmadinajad U.N. speech
Several delegations, including the United States, walked out of the General Assembly chambers just as Iranian President Mahoud Ahmadinajad began to speak. The Canadians were among those who showed their displeasure with the Iranian president by exiting the already-half empty hall. Canadian Foreign Minister told reporters on Tuesday that he would walk out.

Other delegations watched the exodus, some with knowing nods.

It is disappointing that Mr. Ahmadinejad has once again chosen to espouse hateful, offensive and anti-Semitic rhetoric," said the U.S. Mission, which distributed a written statement...

Israel on Tuesday called for a boycott of Mr. Ahmadinijad's speech late Wednesday afternoon.


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:rolleyes:

[djhooker]

i think politicians that do this should be fired. very disrespectful.

[worlds beyond]

I think them walking out says much more about them, than the speaker!

[dangermouse]

Its hard to know what to make of him. Im guessing its all theatrics

[truth finder]

i think politicians that do this should be fired. very disrespectful.
i agree, he bought up some good points, that is very disrapectful and they wander why iran hat the USA so much

[djhooker]

eg. if i walk out of a meeting at work, just cos i disagree with what someone is saying, i'd be probably fired.

[freedom1st]

I have never heard anything that Armadinjhad has said that I disagree with. I do not think he is the enemy, I think he knows exactly what is going on and how evil the western powers are. He knows too much and is not afraid to speak out - that makes him a threat to the west and so, as per their usual modus operandi, they have discredited him. You need to investigate this guy before you agree with the west's view of him - all he ever speaks about is the absolute injustice being played out against the Palestinian people, the disgraceful behaviour of the Israelis and the fact that WWII is not open to analysis. Quite rightly he makes the point about WWII because it is strange is it not that one of the biggest events in the last many hundreds of years is not open for analysis or discussion other than what we have been told we have to believe - this is childish and raises serious questions imo.
Other than the above I have only ever heard Armadinjhad talk about peace, love, brotherhood and justice for all. He is a hero in my view.

[alpha]

I have never heard anything that Armadinjhad has said that I disagree with. I do not think he is the enemy, I think he knows exactly what is going on and how evil the western powers are. He knows too much and is not afraid to speak out - that makes him a threat to the west and so, as per their usual modus operandi, they have discredited him. You need to investigate this guy before you agree with the west's view of him - all he ever speaks about is the absolute injustice being played out against the Palestinian people, the disgraceful behaviour of the Israelis and the fact that WWII is not open to analysis. Quite rightly he makes the point about WWII because it is strange is it not that one of the biggest events in the last many hundreds of years is not open for analysis or discussion other than what we have been told we have to believe - this is childish and raises serious questions imo.
Other than the above I have only ever heard Armadinjhad talk about peace, love, brotherhood and justice for all. He is a hero in my view.
agree 100%:)

[truth finder]

I have never heard anything that Armadinjhad has said that I disagree with. I do not think he is the enemy, I think he knows exactly what is going on and how evil the western powers are. He knows too much and is not afraid to speak out - that makes him a threat to the west and so, as per their usual modus operandi, they have discredited him. You need to investigate this guy before you agree with the west's view of him - all he ever speaks about is the absolute injustice being played out against the Palestinian people, the disgraceful behaviour of the Israelis and the fact that WWII is not open to analysis. Quite rightly he makes the point about WWII because it is strange is it not that one of the biggest events in the last many hundreds of years is not open for analysis or discussion other than what we have been told we have to believe - this is childish and raises serious questions imo.
Other than the above I have only ever heard Armadinjhad talk about peace, love, brotherhood and justice for all. He is a hero in my view.


I have to 2nd that..:)

[wildhorse]

I have to 2nd that..:)

aye! he certainly says the right things

for fellow delegates to storm out is rude and arrogant, but then other politicians did that with the BNP - not that they could talk :rolleyes:

[worlds beyond]

Even this Canadian Jewish woman blasts Canada for walking out...

"Emma Ruby-SachsLawyer
Posted: September 23, 2009 10:46 AM

Why Canada Shouldn't Walk Out On Ahmadinejad

"I'm ashamed to be Canadian.

This evening, Canada will be walking out of the United Nations in protest of Ahmadinejad's address to the General Assembly. Their reasons: he is a Holocaust denier. It is a label that is given to the Iranian President fairly. He is also well-known for his consistent violation of the human rights of his own people and the torture and murder of at least one Canadian journalist.

It's hard, as a Jew, a Canadian and a person who believes in peace and security, not to react strongly and violently to the actions of Ahmadinejad.

But I also believe in the United Nations.

Perhaps it's naïve, but the United Nations was founded as a place of dialogue, of diplomacy at a time when the countries of Europe had just spent a lot of energy trying to obliterate one another. It was founded on notions of peace when the Holocaust was still very fresh. In order for the mandate of the UN to have any hope of effectiveness, the organization must promote open dialogue between sworn enemies and peaceful interactions between warring nations -- at least within the walls of their buildings with their member representatives.

Over the years, the United Nations' General Assembly has been addressed by some pretty horrible people. Yassar Arafat for one, and today, Robert Mugabe -- a leader who would rather murder his opposition and many of his own people than run in a fair and free election. Mugabe is known for the systematic extermination of rural communities in Zimbabwe.

But no one is up in arms about that.

The point is that the United Nations has a lot of experience with horrible people and those who represent them. Just as world history is full of abusive leaders, so is the history of the UN.

Still, the principles of communication and diplomacy cannot fall simply because one leader polarizes the North American public more than others.

If we bother to show up the UN at all, we must do it with a commitment to co-operation and, when co-operation is impossible, with open ears and eyes. We must be present, for all of it, or risk undoing the very process of international diplomacy that might make things a little better for the people of Iran and for the citizens of the world. "




Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emma-rubysachs/why-canada-shouldnt-walk_b_296029.html

[converger]

I have never heard anything that Armadinjhad has said that I disagree with. I do not think he is the enemy, I think he knows exactly what is going on and how evil the western powers are. He knows too much and is not afraid to speak out - that makes him a threat to the west and so, as per their usual modus operandi, they have discredited him. You need to investigate this guy before you agree with the west's view of him - all he ever speaks about is the absolute injustice being played out against the Palestinian people, the disgraceful behaviour of the Israelis and the fact that WWII is not open to analysis. Quite rightly he makes the point about WWII because it is strange is it not that one of the biggest events in the last many hundreds of years is not open for analysis or discussion other than what we have been told we have to believe - this is childish and raises serious questions imo.
Other than the above I have only ever heard Armadinjhad talk about peace, love, brotherhood and justice for all. He is a hero in my view.
essential !

[plainsight]

He definitely proved his point. He's well educated and wants to know the truth. Unlike these West hypocrites, who call themselves leaders. Bunch of sheep, i would call'em. Truth hurts and they can't take it.

[steevo]

Its hard to know what to make of him. Im guessing its all theatrics

It was all planned BEFORE the speech most likely, cos check this out from April 2009 :-

Paxman grills UK diplomat on Ahmadinajad walkout - April 2009 (must see video) (http://www.davidicke.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63241&highlight=paxman)