Obama Tries to Vote Present on Iran

I think Obama really missed an opportunity to give support to the massive protests that are taking place in Iran.  I think it is becoming more apparent that the Bush Administrations assessment of both Iran and North Korea were spot on.   Is it a coincidence that N. Korea is now fearless in launching long range missiles anywhere near American soil?  

Obama's response seems very similar to Bush 41s response to Tiananmen square massacre twenty years ago.  Jeff Jacoby of the Boston Globe inquires:

Should it really be so difficult for a president who campaigned on the themes ofhope and change to raise his voice on behalf of the brave Iranians who are risking their lives to bring hope and change to their country? Obama proclaimedon his first day in office that those "who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent . . . are on the wrong side of history.'' If he could say it at his inauguration, why can't he say it today?

As early as several weeks ago it seemed that a military confrontation with Iran was inevitable.  But now all that is need from the U.S. is support to the protesters.  This is exactly the wrong time to have a wait and see approach like Bush 41 and Obama is currently using.