Posted on 04/16/2010 9:39:31 AM PDT by nhungerford
Reza Kahlili (an alias) recently wrote the book, "A Time To Betray," a portrayal of his double life as a Revolutionary Guard member and CIA Agent. Although it is impossible to independently verify his recounting of all the events and facts, it is a fascinating read about the despotic Iranian regime. The best part of the book is when he discusses his personal experiences and reactions to the brutal Iranian government from its inception in 1979 through today. NewsRealBlog talked with the author about his feelings, past and present, regarding the radicalized extremist Iranian system.
NRB: You had a very interesting comment in the book about why September 11th happened. You said, “Being soft on bin Laden emboldened him to commit a heinous act.” Can you explain what you meant?
Reza: Al Qaeda started with small jobs and they grew bigger and bigger. America took no action which made bin Laden believe he was untouchable. This same thing is happening with Iran.
NRB: Should America have done more to help the protestors?
Reza: The US Government lost an opportunity. There was a deafening silence. The Iranians want nothing more than freedom and democracy. I feel the protestors were betrayed by the West.
NRB: Some former CIA officials disagree with you. They feel if the US became more involved then the Iranian government would have argued that the US Government is meddling in their internal affairs and killed more protestors. Can you comment?
Reza: It is an excuse that not being vocal was to ensure the protestors safety. That is just not true. Every day the Iranian Government propagandizes against the West. They have sold the idea that if you take any drastic measures or voice harsh criticism the moderates in Iran will be weakened.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsrealblog.com ...
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