Ahmadinejad is Not Hitler, But He's Not George Bush Either

Bush may not be evil, but he was incredibly stupid to involve the U.S. in a deadend, no victory war in Iraq. Not only has it cost the lives of thousands of Americans and over a hundred thousand Iraqis, but it also has kept us and the rest of the world from facing the real threat in the region -- Iran.

No American president, either Obama (please God may it be so) or McCain will ever be able to use military force against Iran, precisely because of our experience in Iraq.

But the Persians are an ancient and intelligent people, Ahjadinejad nothwithstanding. They realize that use of nuclear weapons against the West will reduce their country to a pile of sand. Even if they get the nuclear saber, they'll likely rattle it, but never use it.

President Ahmadinejad is no Hitler. If you listen to him, you will find that he is not a madman either. Everything he says that is critical of the US or Israel is blown out of proportion, and everything he says that makes sense and suggests cooperation and a way to find peace is dismissed as hypocrisy, propaganda, and lies. At some point, the bias must become evident. He has not called for attacks against Israel, but has predicted its collapse. He has not denied the holocaust, but has condemned its use to support Zionism and has questioned the historical accuracy of the standard accounts. It seems to me that the comparison by the protester of the two presidents is unfair to the Iranian president.

It seems to me the statements "It would be helpful if Governor Palin..." and "...it makes me sick when Voice of America..." represents the same kind of spirit as this column speaks against. This kind of bias in reaction to extreme statements on both sides simply fans the flames of the conflict. If Ahmadinejad is not Hitler, and George Bush is not Hitler, then anyone calling either of them by that name should be equally reprimanded. One "sin" is not worse than the other.

i do not beleive that the zionists speak for the jewish state any more than the jewish defense league attacking full mosqus of muslims praying in the middle east is correct. like jihadism is not condoned
by true muslims, catholicism has been uinder attack by american left wing christians. just listen to dan browns statements on the secret love affair of jesus and mary magdalenna . the truth of the matter is that two many minds have been taken over by extremists like many christians it he deep south. radicalism, no matter whether jewish, islamic or zionist do more a disservice than good to all love and ploving people all aver the world.

He may not BE Hitler at the moment BUT HE WANTS TO BE in the future.

Ahmadinejad is Not Hitler, But He's Not George Bush Either

What a sophomoric headline. Rabbi, your bias is quite transparent, not only in your headline, but your call for Governor Palin's remarks. Why not ask for Senator Clinton's in the same sentence?

Were I on the Ritual Committee of a congregation contemplating you as a potential spiritual leader, you definitely would not get my vote. I find your abuse of this "digital pulpit" to be particularly offensive. While we in the United States are entitled to our opinions, thanks to the Bill of Rights, I personally prefer you confine your postings here to matters of faith. You might want to consider a different venue as an outlet for your brand of politics.

I may not be the only reader of your Beliefnet blog who feels this way.

i think that the world has gone ""political correct stupid""
we have enough jane fondas and chamberlains in the world ,, were are the real men who are willing to make the hard dicisions .. we should make an example of one of these terriost countrys ,for it is that kind of action that will break the back of their intent ...it is that type of action that they understand..they see america as a weak country now,this is why they behave so..israel is not weak and they know it the us should let israel do what needs to be done and be done with it ,lets rally around israel for our sake for our childrens sake for g'ds sake..

Rabbi,
I must agree with the previous posts. The only difference between Hitler and Ahmadinejad, is that the Iranian does not yet have absolute control of his own country. If he ever gets consolidated anopposed power you can believe he will endeavor to do exactly what he said, destroy Israel and complete the final solution.
His fighht to make Iran nuclear is not to keep America from attacking, it is so that in time they will have the weaponry to destroy Israel amd in time the west. How is this different than Hitler?
He would be if he could be, and he will be when he can be! He has made that clear.

EG,
May I suggest a politeness test also?

And as I reminder to those who think the best way to prove their point is to cast aspersions on those with who they differ, here is one of the "Rules of Conduct" for this forum/blog.

9.Courtesy: You agree that you will be courteous to others, even when disagreeing, and even to those whose beliefs you think are false or objectionable. When debating, express your opinion about a person's ideas, not about them personally. Do not make negative personal remarks about another's age, disability, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality, sexual orientation, intelligence, character, appearance,

Ahmadinejad is a truly elected president in Iran and what he says is that innocent people nowhere in the world should be killed in the name of democracy or a jewish state. All human beings have the right to a decent life, regardless of colour, caste and creed. Why should innocent children in Gaza starve to death and be killed in the name of jewish state and whoever says a word against it is a "Hitler". I think the crimes committed by the state of Israel are no less than Hitler . Continous crime for 60 years on a people, displacement, murder and now, not keeping them under seige for electing the government of their choice is not very unhitlerish. I think people in glass houses should not throw stones. zz

I guy like ahmadinejah shoul not came in America he was here to insult the americains and the jews he should stay in Iran, take care of his people and live the jewishs live their live they have enought with all the arabes that all over. shame on ahmadinejah.