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Will somebody please tell the warmongering neo-cons that Dick Cheney is no longer President, and that Cheney's cronies over at the "Project for a New American Century" are no longer in charge of U.S. foreign policy?

Even Conservative stalwarts like Peggy Noonan, George Will, and Henry Kissinger are saying that President Obama is handling this situation correctly, and that it would be a mistake for our President to jump in the middle of this situation with the type of belicose retoric that the neo-cons are demanding to hear from him.

After listening to John McCain's comments on the situation, and the type of retoric he wants to hear, I am very relieved that John McCain is not our President. The last thing we need is for the theocracy in Iran to use the U.S. as a foil, and blame us for the uprising.

Dick Cheney's neo-con disciples are wrong about the way President Obama is handling this. Our President is doing exactly what he should be doing, allowing the Iranian people to decide the future of Iran.

I can't believe that clear thinking people in this country wish to interfere in the lives and politics of Iran. Please folks, we have enough shameful things to deal with in this country. The murder of an abortionist, racial hatred, hate preaching talk show hosts on every 24/7. Drug use, prostitution, child abuse, rape. You name it we got it.
The justice system is favored toward the rich and anglo saxon.
Why don't other countries speak out against us?

What a bunch of hypocritic idiots out there. This president is doing the correct and civilized thing. What the hell do you people want him to do. Start another unnessary war? Come on shut up and stop hating the best president this country could have hoped for.

A majority of the Mullahs approve Obahmadinejihad's handling of Iran...

CNN = State-Run Media

Unfortunately only a "slight majority" of Americans back Obama on this becasue only a "slight majority" paid attention in history class to the countless attempts of the U.S. to intervene and (yes McCain..."Meddle") in other countries' affairs, including over and over agin in Iran, in the 20th century.

Before you hate...check out the book "Overthrow"....

McCain is just an old white guy living in the past, and has no clue about modern global politics. EMPTY SUIT.

Oh, I'm sorry, I thought humans were vertebrates, not invertebates. It's called a backbone, Barack, get one!

What has the uhbama done regarding the Iran crisis? Nothing. Just like his administration.

President Obama's response to the Iran situation has been right on the mark as far as I'm concerned. For him to do as the Republicans want, he would again embroil our country in a fight that is not ours. The Iranian people are the ones that need to decide if they want an election do over, not the U.S. If he went the way of the Republicans, we would once again lose stature in the world and Iran would be able to put the blame on the US for the riots. Thank God, he thinks before he speaks.

It is better to watch from the sideline and takes notes before running into a situation that will cost us on the back end....In the past Americans Presidents were to hasty to jump and come forward and meddle and make a situation worst not for helping, but for being American....Remember Bush made it very bad for America to be respected by many foreign leaders so Iran-Americans must understand the calculated move that respectfully must be taken. On the other hand it is time for countries like Iran to take care of themselves and stop running to US presidents for everything. It will complicated some international resentment as well as domestic issues.

That is not a slight majority that is a 16 point difference, huge majority. Its almost criminal to encourage these young students with rocks to go up against police with guns so that we can pat ourselves on the back, or as McCain says to "be on the right side of history". ANd this is not similar to the wall in Germany, were not talking about dismantiling a wall were talking about people's lives.

Defense contractors would have loved John McCain in there as President.He could could have started three more wars by now.

this whole change thing is just way, way out of control

has anyone ever looked at who the opposition party leader is.....he is no better than the current president

iran will not change..........get a job people............oooooohhhhhhhhh
sorry..........too soon?

Approve of what? The guy did and said nothing until criticism started to mount. Then he was forced to say something. What kind of "leader" is this? I am sick and tired of Obama being defended no matter what – people need to get real.

i think if george w bush was still in the white house we would be in iran trying to clean up this mess. who knows if he was in office, we might already be at war with iran.

If they want my opinion, I think Obama is doing the right thing. He has stated his support for the rights of the protestors several times, but the republicans keep saying he is not doing enough.

Are they suggesting Obama go to war with Iran over this? Or that we send in our troops to help out? I am really tired of the republicans criticizing.

Obama is doing the right thing. As we have seen during the miserable Bush years, we can't go around telling other countries what to do unless they pose a direct threat to the U.S. Iran's election problems are Iran's problems. And besides, its still the Supreme Leader, Khameni who runs the show in Iran anyway. Ahmadajinaded or Mousavi would still be puppets of Khameni.

These Republicans have a one track mind – war, war, and more war. We have to accept the fact that not every country in the world subscribes to the American way and that its not our business to make every country a copy of the U.S. no matter how appealing that might be to some people.

Obama is 100% right in saying that the extremists over there want us to get involved so they can turn this into an Iran vs. America thing – and we don't need that.

The Iranian people need to take control of their government if they don't like it – but its not our place to intercede. We wouldn't like it if Canada told us to pick someone else...or else....

Most pople realize that if you want something bad enough you have to work fo it. President Obama realizes what the stakes are and realize what impact his words have. We have seen what happens when you stick your nose in where it doesn't belong. Funny though how Republicans have been whining that President Obama is doing to much when it comes to domestic matters but yet they want him to do something about a country that seems to be taking care of their own business. I wonder how these whiners would feel if Iran had inserted themselves in our elections?

I am wondering what the 36% of the ppl disapproving the president want him to do in Iran... any ideas?

Obama has embarrassed himself and the USA with his arrogant, audacious, misinformed and extremely unwise speech in Cairo followed by his choice of a failed political agenda over morality and principle in his cowardly, narcissistic response to Iran's brave protestors.

Hillary would have been by far the better choice for Leader of the Free World. Obama doesn’t get it!

Haven't any of the republican politicians heard of the old saying "Loose Lips Sink Ships"? It helped to win World War II for the American people. No one had to explain to Americans at that time that our strength and safety would come from speaking with one voice and speaking only when necessary.

Republican politicians should not reduce the loss of life in Iran to their own political photo ops here in America. Not one of these “fired up” politicians is out there risking or losing their lives in Iran.

It seems that the more the republican politicians speak the more the violence toward the young people in Iran builds. What they are doing is dangerous for the young people of Iran. Politicians, if what you are saying is not helping then STOP TALKING.

Stand up for Freedom.

They approve of the weak sister? Who are you polling CNN? Look at it this way, would any of our former Presidents be weary of offending Chavez, Castro, or Little Kim?
Weak mind, weak sister, empty suit.

WOW – CNN – you have missed the main story

Iranian women are extremely courageous – they are bright – they are independent and have a classical beauty about them – young and old

I wonder if Obama’a love for his wife and his love for his girls is a key factor?

Obama’s family have sent a profound message – not simply with words but with action.

The current dictators in Iran are dead in the water – if they can’t read what is headed in their direction

the real question is not "if" but "when"

If the Iranian government is showing no mercy to there own people what will happen when they inquire the nuclear weapon. I can tell you this that they will show no mercy to our allied israel.

Obama is talking out of both sides of his mouth again. I want a President with a backbone. I disagreed with alot of what George Bush did, but I must admit, the guy had a backbone. Obama is a lawyer, trying to please everyone all the time. That is not what America needs right now. People are dying in the streets and he doesn't think that is wrong??!! That troubles me.

Republicans need to get back in their corner of the ring. They have ZERO credibility when it comes to advocating ANY U.S. foreign policy. They wholeheartedly followed thier dimwitted retarded leader Gee Dubya Double Bushed for 8 unforgivable years and look where that led us – down a ditch into a bottomless hole where the sun will never shine again. Let Iran's pro-democracy rioters settle this their own way. We know that President Oh-My-Did-It-Jab? of Iran is a dictator and backed by a religious zealot and hates Israel and America. The revolution will come to Iran. The signs are there now. Protesters are fed up with this Ringo look alike smiling idiot. They want change just like America wanted change. Look how long it took Americans to get rid of the Republicans and the left over Bush regime! We waited 8 hard, long, discouraging years to see the light of day and a far better America begin to unfold. Iranians – have some patience your dumb retarded leader's day will end. Too bad that Iran is blocking coverage of your struggle and the abuses you are enduring from the rule-BY-Law. It will be a great day when you elect someone who wants to help you achieve your aspirations.

Notice how CNN allows no comments for socialist-in waiting FLOTUS. She may have "well toned arms", but she also has a HUGE well-fed bunda!! Bunda grande!

But the state-controlled media only talks about what terrific shape these two are in – pure Barbra Streisand!

Only the republicans will rate him low mark. When we have our problems no other country interferes so why should we interfere with a sovereign country. Everyone should mind his or her business.

There's no question that President Obama is handling this crisis correctly. We've had eight years of Bush acting without thinking. McCain and the rest of the misfits would have us in another war. It's so interesting how the Republican's are suddenly so concerned about human rights and of all things voting rights. I just can't seem to remember them protesting against Bush stealing the election. I also don't remember old man McCain joining the Civil Rights movement or his fight against Apartheid.

52%to 36% is not a 'slim majority', it is a clear statement that Obama is making a thoughtful and intelligent response in contrast to the knee jerk reaction we would have seen with the previous administration, and Americans support it. Once again the Republicans are out of step with the world as it is today and as well as the clear majority of the Americans. Like Joe Klein sai, they just need to shut up.

Iranian women demonstrate and should be held up as angels ! They seem to be the brave ones! Their men should be ashame for not standing up - I'm amazed that the government building aren't burning.

I would hope that our President continues his same format with the Iran situation..so disappointed that there are individuals that want us to take sides that is what the govt. of Iran wants...the US to get involved and then to be blamed.

"52 percent give the president high marks for his response to the crisis "................ WHAT response??????????? He has done NOTHING. This country is certainly going insane.

I am sure that the repressive Iranian regime would immediately stop the suppression of protesters as soon as Pres. Obama expressed his disapproval. They also wouldn't think of using that as a reason for fighting the "Great Satan" and justifying the suppression. However history indicates otherwise. Get over the war-mongering. Who are you going to send to straighten them out and demand democracy? the Eagle Scouts? Another Iran? When are you myopic people going to wake up?

He is doing exactly the right thing.

CNN you had an Iranian on your show Saturday that is in contact with the resistance. He said 'The Iranian people see through the Rethug cheap political antics.'.

These 32 percent that disapprove? Hello! Antother war? WE have the nerve to tell people about rigged elections, 2000 comes to mind.

CNN – What a terrible choice of headline (and it clearly was a choice!).

"Slim majority approves of Obama's handling of Iran".

While your headline was technically correct (52% is a slim majority), your choice of phrase implied that 48% opposed, not the 36% shown in the detail of your story. A more accurate headline would have been

"Majority favors Obama's handling of Iran by 16%".

OK Republicans.... you lost the election............
Be quiet & let the President run the country. I do not want my
President to be bombastic, crude and foolish like the last President.

Speak softly & carry a Big Stick. Do not be fooled by the war
mongers at Fox News

Mr. President continue to do a great job.

Jim from Rochester MI ( a Republican turned Democrat the day
the Iraq war started )

By now, if McCain had been elected last November, we would be fighting wars on 4 fronts. We are indeed lucky to have avoided more cowboy diplomacy.