Well the war in Iraq was perhaps a little bit illegal and the US does consistently support the Israeli state. This might go someway to explaining Ahminijad's hostility.

I ve no qualms with these "rebel" leaders standing up against the politics of the US. And it is the politics and policies they are against. Not the US populace itself. I only wish Blair would be less po faced and say something as quirky and interesting as these dudes!! :P