Presidential Posturing

Iran's President popped up on 60 Minutes Sunday night and followed that confusing interview with a speech this afternoon in New York City. Let's begin with the 60 Minutes interview -

60 Minutes: Ahmadinejad plays coy

60 Minutes’ Scott Pelley sat down with Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for what can only be termed a surreal interview.  Pelley was combative for most of the interview, White House talking points quite literally in hand. Ahmadinejad’s responses were frustratingly equivocal.  It sparked a great debate in my home as to why…if Ahmadinejad does want [...]

The New York Times live-blogged the speech this afternoon AND the surprisingly negative introduction from the college president!-

City Room: Columbia’s President Confronts Iranian Leader

More live-blogging from a Conservative point of view, linking to the very-liberal Daily Kos -

Ahmadinejad's Columbia Speech, Thread 2

UPDATE:  Further thoughts - Ahmadinejad speaks

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