U.S. is not the only accused meddler


	U.S. is not the only accused meddler

bookchick49

6-25-2009 8:38 AM

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freedom, iran, political, unrest

bookchick49 says:

Many people may believe that Obama 'could do and say more.' Maybe nothing is the thing to do - while we sit and wait it out, seems Iran may be shifting blame to Britain by expelling diplomats.

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6-25-2009 2:10 PM

kmcolo

For many, not just in Iran, but in many countries in that region, the original and remaining "Great Satan" was and is Britain.

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