"IRAN MUST STRIKE AT THE HEART OF THE UNITED STATES": RAFSANJANI

Iran Press Service ^ | July 17, 2002 | Unknown

[SevenDaysInMay]

Theo-fascism controls Iran's national wealth through their own mafia-like divisions of the critical factors of production. Under the sham of Islam, opponents of said corruption by the thousands have been and are being killed. Popular politics' theatrics are opium for the masses.

[MeekOneGOP]

Where did you find that? It's great!

Thanks. Isn't Google Search great?

Google Search for Uncle Sam (Page 4)
http://images.google.com/images?q=Uncle+Sam&svnum=20&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&start=60&sa=N

[RaceBannon]

That was my thought as well. I'm somewhat hopeful about Iran. Almost 50% of their population was born after the Hostage Crisis, and they have repeatedly shown that they disagree with the ruling theocrats and want pro-Western reforms

You might want to re-phrase that, the rescue attempt was only 22 years ago, so about 1/4 to 1/3 the population was born after. However, it brings to mind those who were alive and sentient then, that disagreed with the revolution outcome. Also, the revolution was against American meddling in Iranian affairs, we supported a cruel dictator to keep oil flowing and keep an electronic eye on Russia from the Iranian listening posts. We practically asked for them to take our embassy with our past politics. We made a tough choice: Support the dictator to keep an edge on the Russians, and looking back on the politics of the 50's, almost all nations we propped up to keep an eye on the russians has fallen, and hates us today. I wish I had an answer, but I have very bad feelings baout what is in store for us if these people ever get their act together.

[Teacher317]

BTW they came out in large numbers to hold a pro American rally after 9/11.

Wow, I'd love to see some photos or press coverage from that one. Got any links?

[RaceBannon]

I remember it too.

http://rescueattempt.tripod.com/hostagerescueattempt

[Teacher317]

You might want to re-phrase that, the rescue attempt was only 22 years ago, so about 1/4 to 1/3 the population was born after.
I was hoping that the "almost" would cover my butt on that one. There's no getting anything by FReepers! =^)

Also, the revolution was against American meddling in Iranian affairs
Oddly enough, I'd bet a majority of Americans would say we butt into the the affairs of others nations too much, as well. Our representatives in Washington are some of the most inept, power-hungry, self-centered, and myopic fools that I can imagine. They can make it really tough to feel supportive of the government sometimes. /rant>

We practically asked for them to take our embassy with our past politics.
I'll have to disagree on this one. No government, even our corrupt and foolish one, could "ask for it" to the tune of 100+ kidnapped citizens for 444 days. (although if any could lower themselves that much, ours would probably be near the top of the list).

We made a tough choice: Support the dictator to keep an edge on the Russians, and looking back on the politics of the 50's, almost all [of the] nations we propped up to keep an eye on the russians [have] fallen, and [hate] us today.
Yep. It's sad. We prop up dictators, and we expect the subjects of those nations to be appreciative, when we never did much for them... only their leader, and in our own self-interest. Of course, we are by far the most generous nation on earth, and send aid to EVERYBODY (even when there is no crisis), we prop up their UN (to our own detriment), and we defend the weak, oppressed, or invaded with some regularity (although we can't get to them all. Sorry, Africa). We, the people (not the bureaucrats), have earned some measure of gratitude! If only everyone would differentiate between their feelings for governments and the people they represent, I think we'd all have much more realistic and understandable international relations.

[kinghorse]

Nope, not Soupy Sales. Just do a google search on Professor Irwin Corey. Duh people.

[anatolfz]

The Islamic militants must have been logging on to Free Republic
Hmmm. Experiments?
AnatolFZ

[I'm ALL Right!]

IRAN MUST STRIKE AT THE HEART OF THE UNITED STATES..

....as a Freeper living in the so-called-heartland, I must say this is a bit disconcerting. Regardless of the actual intellect of the person who made this comment, it has the potential to be a call to arms for the "sleepers" here in the U.S.

[RaceBannon]

See post 127. That is my site.

[hchutch]

I can hear Rumsfeld now:
"You've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?"

[Steve0113]

How is what you suggest different from exterminating the Jews?

The Jews were and are innocent. They don't attack or oppress anyone. The same cannot be said of the Muslims.

[Poohbah]

Good grief, someone get Khameni to a rehab joint--he's been smoking some seriously rancid weed...

[Diddle E. Squat]

Sorry, but you are judging all Muslims by the actions of just a portion. Using your logic, since some anti-abortionist threaten to bomb clinics and shoot abortionists, then the pro-abortionists would be justified in calling for the removal of all pro-lifers.

[hchutch]

Either that, or he feels lucky.

As far as I care, Iran can go ahead and make Rumsfeld's day.

[RonF]

***"The Islamic Republic must get ready for confrontation against the enemy’s attack by answering its offensive right in its heartland",

Islamic Republic? What Islamic Republic? Certainly not in the middle east. All the countries there that have Islamic governments are Islamic dictatorships, as far as I can tell. Who are they trying to kid? From what I read, they are certainly not kidding the populace....

[Defender2]

I also remember General Curtis Lemay. If he were around today a lot of the stinking terrorists hellholes would be nothing but ashes and glass!!!!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

BTTT!