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Ahmadinejad then did something quite unusual: he ordered that all cameras be turned off. Again. He then ordered some sort of a drink. A servant soon presented him with a glass of liquid, from which he took a sip after saying, 'Cheers.' I replied, 'Cheers.' I got the distinct impression that Ah... had just imbibed some forbidden (to Muslims) alcohol. I was encouraged enough by this turn of events to direct one of my assistants to hand me a can of Natural Ice. I then hoisted a toast to Iran: 'Cheers!'

ah: Cheers!
me: Cheers!
ah: We - you and us - are not so different after all, except in your unfortunate case.
me: I agree.
ah: (taking another sip) So tell me: how is it that America became awakened to the efficacy of circumcision? Do you know?
me: Yes I know. American Jews taught us the practice.
ah: Ahh...
me: Yep...
ah: (taking another sip) You know, Jews aren't so bad after all.
me: I suppose not.
ah: So tell me: how did The Jews convince The Great Satan to circumcise Himself?
me: Health. They taught us that it was healthy.
ah: And how was it healthy, exactly?