With all the media attention being paid to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to America, it's surprising that no one has pointed out the many curious similarities that should make him feel right at home. Note that all quotes come from Wikipedia.
β’ Ahmadeinjad has said that "I will only accept something as truth if I am actually convinced of it." When President Bush heard that, he said "Wait a minute, that's my line!"
β’ In a secret report specifically investigating whether or not Ahmadinejad was involved in hostage-taking at the American Embassy, the CIA declared this identification "Not proven." Here, Ahmadinejad has much in common with the many Americans who've been investigated by the CIA, and about whom the agency hasn't been able to prove anything, either.
β’ Ahmadinejad believes that wealthy Jews run the world. Billionaire Mayor and potential presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg was at the synagogue and unable to comment
β’ Even though he is "the highest directly elected official in Iran, he has less power than the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameni." Our highest directly elected official, President Bush, also must kiss the ass of religious extremists.''
β’ In August 2007, Ahmadinejad gave his approval for Oliver Stone to make a biopic film of him. Not to be outdone, President Bush has greenlighted an authorized film of his life to be directed by Quentin Tarrantino.
β’ Even after his election, "Ahmadinejad continued living in a simple apartment flat and eating meals brought from home, to his office. Both of these traits contributed to his widespread support amongst the poorer classes." Similarly, John Edwards has promised to continue to bring his $400 haircuts to his office even after his election.
β’ His campaign motto when he ran for President was "It's possible and we can do it," displaying the same desperate lack of imagination as American presidential candidates.
β’ "His critics include some of the conservatives who helped him win the 2005 presidential elections." Arlen Specter, Chuck Hagel, John Warner and Susan Collins refused to comment.
β’ "In his blog, Ahmadinejad described his reaction to the incident {when he requested that student protestors not be questioned or disturbed} as "a feeling of joy" because of the freedom that people enjoyed after the revolution." Note that Ahmadinejad, like millions of Americans, actually has a blog, in which he has also blamed his unhealthy fixation on Jessica Alba on the five-member United Nations Security Council.
β’ "Some critics have alleged that President Ahmadinejad is becoming increasingly unpopular at home for spending too much time criticizing the United States and not enough time reforming the nation's stagnant economy." See. Tehran and D.C. are closer than anybody thought.