August 17, 2010
Nada
Squat. Bupkiss. Goose Egg.
NOTHING!!!
That is what the appeasement of evil dictators gets you.
A while back I talked about Lula's overtures to the Iranian regime. Those in favor of Lula's stance have suggested that he will be able to have a greater influence and help Iran become a democratic nation.
Fat chance.
This just in from The Globe and Mail:
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said a woman condemned to be stoned to death would not be sent to Brazil, despite President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s offer to grant her asylum.
So, for all the hugs and concessions, Lula cannot rescue one woman about to be stoned. Not that he's been a relentless crusader to save her life. This from the New York Times:
Mr. da Silva had initially rejected requests from rights advocates to use his influence with Iran to dissuade the authorities from executing Ms. Ashtiani, but he evidently had a change of heart during the weekend while he was campaigning in Brazil with for his former chief of staff, Dilma Rousseff. He has chosen Ms. Rousseff as his successor in the next presidential elections.
If you happen to read Portuguese, here is a great article that shows how some Brazilians feel about this debacle.
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Posted by Andrew on August 17, 2010 12:25 PM.
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Posted by: pregador27 at August 17, 2010 2:09 PM
Pete,
I totally agree with you. It is just frustrating to see the worst part of history repeating itself.
Posted by: Andrew 
at August 17, 2010 2:44 PM
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Hey Andrew... Lula is just a political opportunist like BO and so many others here in the USA. Fortunately, I have no allegiance to any government, I obey the laws and fulfill my citizenship duties, but my primary citizenship is in Heaven and my King is not interested in playing political games.
Our prayer is that this lady is spared, by the Sovereignty of God this is possible- and that she inherits salvation in Christ.