February 7, 2007

BUT WAIT...:

Iran's economic conditions deteriorate (Barbara Slavin, 2/06/07, USA TODAY)

U.S. and Western pressure on Iran is squeezing its economy, feeding the inflation and joblessness that have swelled under its controversial president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Trade figures and other data have begun to reflect deepening economic isolation taking place as a result of U.S.-led efforts to penalize Tehran for what the United States alleges is the pursuit of nuclear weapons and sponsorship of terrorist groups. [...]

"People who want to pursue legitimate commerce with the West will see that the policies Ahmadinejad is pursuing are leading to isolation and painting a more bleak economic future for the country," said Stuart Levey, U.S. Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence.


...don't our betters keep telling us that Iran is winning and we're the ones who are isolated?

Posted by Orrin Judd at February 7, 2007 11:40 AM
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Here's what I don't get--people on the left always say that we shouldn't build more nuclear power plants because, among other reasons, they're allegedly not economically viable. And yet we're supposed to believe that a country like Iran should be able to build nuclear power plants because their oil infrastructure is rotting, and so they have a legitimate economic interest in diversifying their energy supplies. I'm obviously not smart enough to be able to square that circle...

Posted by: b at February 7, 2007 12:27 PM

Stuart Levey, U.S. Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence

The fact that that office exists is the most cheering news I've heard in days.

Posted by: Mike Earl at February 7, 2007 1:07 PM

Stuart Levey, U.S. Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence

The fact that that office exists is the most cheering news I've heard in days.

Posted by: Mike Earl at February 7, 2007 1:09 PM

Stuart Levey, U.S. Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence

The fact that that office exists is the most cheering news I've heard in days.

Posted by: Mike Earl at February 7, 2007 1:32 PM

Stuart Levey, U.S. Treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence

The fact that that office exists is the most cheering news I've heard in days.

Posted by: Mike Earl at February 7, 2007 1:33 PM

Mike must be REALLY happy!

b: Very good comment.

Yes, the Left believes the US is currently isolated (and repugnant). The fact that it is most isolated when it is strongest is probably what really bothers them.

Somewhat O/T: If John McCain wants to be President, he could start his Republican self-renewal by using his political capital to attack the Democrats as Vietnam-addled defeatists who want the military to be disgraced. It's past time to question their patriotism.

Posted by: ratbert at February 7, 2007 3:25 PM
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