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On the notion that we should respond seriously to this letter from the Iranian Prez... That letter is a sandwich sign worn by that prez, which states in flashing neon letters: "I am a silly amateur (on the world stage)."

I don't see much reason to elevate his standing by giving him a public response. And privately? Is "nuanced" our present admin's specialty?

Meanwhile, he is grandstanding and saying to us what his bosses and political constituents want to hear. Any response we'd give him would not be taken seriously by them.

And about someone grandstanding to gather up the support of his constituents: Thank goodness THAT never happens in politics outside of Iran.

On a different tangent: Who here agrees with the Iranian prez, that liberalism has failed? It might be a bitter pill for some here that by Iran's official standards, Karl Rove is a liberal. Yes, Mr. Corbett, by their standards, so are you and liberals won WWII. (OK, I did not have to suggest that last point.) BTW, Tim, congrats on your engagement. May your journey together be long and rewarding.

And as last tangents: What should our civilization/culture do now to ensure that in 20 (or 5 or 50) years, control of the Strait of Hormuz does not control us? And where is a moderate, educated middle eastern middle class gonna come from?