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Iran, bad; Honduras, probably not so much

This news today: "U.S. President Barack Obama says he is "deeply concerned" about the detention and expulsion of (left wing) Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya by (right wing) Honduran soldiers. " I, for one, will be so interested to see all of the Republican leaders who have been so loudly decrying the fraudulent election in Iran, and essentially calling for us to invade them, to show equal outrage at the toppling of an elected liberal leader by right wingers. I'm waiting, guys. Update: I've got two already in today's Wingnut Wrapup. More to come, I'm sure.

A Great Answer on Iran from the President

"QUESTION: Were you influenced at all by John McCain and Lindsey Graham accusing you of being timid and weak? MR. OBAMA: What do you think? (LAUGHTER) Look, the — you know, I think John McCain has genuine passion about many of these international issues. And, you know, I think that all of us share a belief that we want justice to prevail. But only I’m the president of the United States." Watch it. The whole thing is great. Video from Daily Kos.