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US exports soar to Iran

President Bush has spent a lot of time telling us all that Iran is part of the ‘Axis of Evil’ and imposing sanctions on the country. At the same time U.S. exports are soaring. They have increased more than tenfold since Bush has been in the White House.

America sent more cigarettes to Iran, at least $158 million worth under Bush, than any other products. They smoke a lot of cigarettes in Iran. And wear a lot of cosmetics too.

Exports include brassieres, bull semen, cosmetics, fur clothing, sculptures, perfume, musical instruments and various assorted weapons. Fur clothing? I must be missing something here, I thought Iran was mainly desert. (more…)