horse of george

Iran ostensibly being open to Obama's offer to 'talk' is being reported in some circles as a great step forward, as proof positive that the 'Obama way' will secure a mutually beneficial understanding - ah, horse shit. Iran has to seem receptive otherwise any future intransigence will look irrational - but the current regime wants the bomb, pure and simple, and no amount of talk is gonna change that. You may be able to float the argument that us making nice with them is merely an attempt to influence the population with the hope that they are approaching the point where they may be willing to reject the machinations of the theocrats and tentatively embrace the West - ok, I wouldn't call that nuts, putting on a good face may have future value - but rest assured that any meaningful conversation Iran and the US are gonna have will only come after one of them has capitulated, and also be rest assured that it will only ever be acceptable if Iran is the one that folds, I don't care what Obama says or thinks or thinks he says. So put your skirts back on, ladies.