Well, isn't that special.

The One is trying to take unofficial credit for inspiring the protests in Iran?

And now, of course, the protesters, having supposedly been motivated by his noble rhetoric, are on their own.

Bay of Pigs?  '91 Shia uprising?

Projecting weakness, anyone?

Yes, by all means, rise up against your rulers who are our enemies.  Just don't expect us to stand by you in any meaningful way when you do it.

Or, this time, even in symbolic ways.  Cultivating good relations with the tyrants is so much more important, you understand.  They're people who matter, and who serve caviar.