Posted on 08/20/2011 6:35:28 AM PDT by winoneforthegipper
No doubt, but I must confess that I have no sympathy for Berkeley students who go out hiking in these of all places secure in the knowledge that if anything were to happen, the United States military would put themselves at risk to save their Peace Studies butts.
I does bring the Carter glow to this presidency, though.
Hiking in Iran while American. What could go wrong?
Sounds like they were looking for trouble and found it. Bismarck famously said that the Balkans were not worth the bones of one Hessian grenadier. I’d say these two are not worth a stern warning from Hillary Clinton.
The Iranian's know that Obama's just as weak and impotent as Jimmy Carter was.
Meanwhile the command center at the 'Vineyard' switches to CRISIS MODE: "What do you mean you're out of arugula?!?"
Were probably not getting the whole story. During Vietnam, communist sympathizers hiked across the border from Cambodia to show solidarity against the oppressive American regime. They were executed as spies. As I recall at least one of these Iranian border hikers hailed from Berkley or Cambridge; cant recall which now. But its likely they went to Iran for the same reason.
It seems inconceivable from the lefties that a fascist regime will not throw open its arms as the VC did for Jane Fonda. What a reality check this must be for them.
Think about it logically. Who is going to go hiking in the sh*tpit capital of the world when the US has the best trails and scenery in the world?
Mike
Though there had been news stories that this was headed for a better resolution. Am I mistaken and if not, what happened?
Why do I feel like this is a set-up for Hussein to give Iran something they want and/or He wants to give them?
For the Fraud, it’s all about the destruction (er, excuse me, fundamental transformation) of America.
Any “Foundation” readers?
This Peas of Sh!t reminds me of “The Mule”.
Thought
Iran realized the pair were good for a future trade.
Again?
I didn’t know that there was such a strong wanderlust for the hills of Iran.
Youth is truly wasted on the young, ignorant and idealistic. At least when they get out of prison, they will likely be rock ribbed conservatives - if they survive, which is highly unlikely.
Sure, everyone hikes along the border in a war zone. Stupid is as stupid does. Whatever their motive, reality smacked them up side the head. Now, they’re going to whine for our guys to risk their lives to save them or Iran will want some sort of concession from us. The idiots deserve what they get.
Oh, these are the same hikers from years ago.
My mistake
“Iran realized the pair were good for a future trade.”
Yeah, more secure than buying American debt.
What possibly could have been going through their minds when they decided to hike near Iran? They should be punished for just being STUPID.
How I spent my summer vacation..
Two friends and I thought it would be fun to hike along the border of a war torn country and a paranoid, kook filled, anti-American nation.
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Sorry, I can’t seem to be able to generate any sympathy for these idiots.
IIRC their idea was to make a political statement.
They should said they were looking for work or even better amnesty..?
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