In an effort to improve relations with Iran, the Obama admin has advised US embassies to invite Iranian government officials to the annual 4th of July parties held at all our embassies. This is the first time since 1979 that Iranian officials will be invited. From news reports, Secretary of State Clinton has been concerned about the growing influence of Iran in countries that are growing in anti-American sentiment, particularly those in South America. Like Venezuela. When I visited that country three years ago, I was told that it was common belief that the Iranians were mining plutonium in the rainforests, under the protection of Chavez.
Can the hot dog be influential in reshaping opinion and policy? What about a "Hot Dog Day" sponsored by the American Embassies on the Fourth? I can see it now: Lil Oscar and national hero Ozzie Guillen, coming together to hand out free hot dogs in Venezuela. Just don't forget the mustard.
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