In 1956 a communist government aligned with Moscow ruled Hungary. In that year the Hungarians grew tired of the oppression and began to agitate in the streets. Prominent politicians in the United States stood up for American Democratic principles with their mouths. The Hungarians were encouraged and their aspirations grew. Finally they overthrew the Communists and installed a more democratic government to loud cheers from our blowhards
However when the Russians invaded Hungary to restore Communist Rule, the United States did nothing to help the fledgling democracy. Tens of thousands of Hungarians died in the hopeless struggle.
When Russia invaded Georgia last year, McCain declared himself a Georgian. This did not do the Georgians a bit of good. The Russians marched all over Georgia and left when they were good and ready. They even declared two Georgian provinces free states under their protection.
As the Iranians have strained at their bonds over the past week, some of our politicians have again been issuing empty word of support, standing up for American Democratic principles. Now that blood is flowing in the streets of Teheran, what do they have to offer but more hollow words of encouragement. Meanwhile Mahommad Khatemi has just released a statement saying he is preparing himself for martyrdom.
When will these blowhards understand that bombastic references to American values can't stop bullets.? In a revolution, you have to put your life where your mouth is.
Our president has been very wise. The Supreme Leader of Iran has been unable to link the protesters with the United States. I cannot overstate the significance of this kind of association. If the Iranian authorities can portray the demonstrators as agents of foreign enemies of the state, they can justify bloody suppression.
Our blowhards are endangering the lives of these brave Iranians.
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