Category Archives: Iran

Iran Against Terrorists!

The government of Iran has been funding terrorist groups  for over three decades and is responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent people. It has provided military support for President Bashar al-Assad and his murderous program of death and destruction. But, the government of Iran wants to end all forms of terrorism, of course this refers to terror groups which oppose the current government  of Iran.

The US State Department has removed the Peoples Mujahedin  of Iran(MEK) from its terror group. According to the Iranian government, “delisting them shows America’s double standard policy on terrorism.” Talk about being opposed to terrorism! Iranian arms are all over the Middle East and in the hands of terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah!

Can America Control Events?

The new Republican mantra is that Obama fails to control the situation in the Middle East and this is the cause of problems. Mitt Romney insists his opponent just will not act. “We somehow feel we are at the mercy of events rather than  shaping events.” And to make the situation worse, Obama apologizes for what the US has done in certain situations. As for Mitt, “I will never apologize for America.”

During the 1980s under Republican presidents the Congress of this nation apologized to Japanese American citizens for the internment horror. A great nation apologizes for its mistakes. Germans have repeatedly apologized for the Holocaust. Secondly, the United States of America can NOT shape events in the Middle East unless Mr. Romney wants to crack down hard on Israel and its disastrous policies of taking over the West Bank. Of course, if he did so, goodbye to money from Mr. Adelson.

At this juncture in time, the US simply lacks any control over events. It can influence, but it can not control. There are the LIMITS OF POWER and this is one blatant example. There is a time for speeches and a time for silence. We could use a silent Mitt Romney.

Mouse That Squeaks

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is once again ranting about his greatness as a  leader and how Iran can do what she pleases without fear of other nations. He made clear to Israel, “we do not take seriously the threats of the Zionists.” He assured fellow Iranians “Iran will not be damaged by foreign bombs.” On one hand, the man who knows only boasting and threatening urges western nations to enter into negotiations, on the other hand he claims his nation can wipe out Israel.

Of course, Mahmoud has an interpretation of Middle Eastern history that is not very historical. He claims Jews have only been in the region for “60 to 70 years.” Actually, there were Jews in Palestine for a few thousand years and the census for  Jerusalem in 1898  showed  27,000 Jews to 9,000 Muslims. It was in the 1880s that leaders of the Ottoman Empire encouraged Jewish immigration to Palestine which they regarded as economically backward and hoped Jews would stimulate economic development.

Ahmadinejad boasts and rants. It is a mistake to take him seriously. Iran is not going to launch a pre-emptive strike knowing that Israel has dozens of atomic bombs and submarine capability of launching missiles. Firmness, calmness are needed in region.

Iran Identifies Key Issue!

The government of Iran is determined to ensure that its people are respected throughout the world. OK, so US led sanctions are slowly destroying the  Iranian economy, OK, so it is difficult to sell oil, OK, so it is difficult to conduct business activities, but these are simply minor issues facing the great republic of Iran. Members of the Khordad Foundation are increasing the bounty on the head of writer Salman Rushdie from $2.8 million to $3.3 million. I guess this takes into account the inflation rate since the first offer was made.

One can only wonder how or why some religious leaders in Iran sit up all night discussing and arguing about who said what and when and why that somehow deals with the early years of the Muslim religion. I have a  hunch that God really does not have time for this foolishness.

Now, if we want to discuss the murder of 27,000 Muslims in Syria, then God would certainly be interested. I wonder if there is a price on the head of President Assad??

McCain Blames Obama For Being Cain!

John McCain is upset. John McCain wants action towards Iran. John McCain still defends his choice of Sarah Palin and notes after his convention, Republicans  received a bigger bump than what Mitt Romney received. John McCain is disappointed that the leader of the current Republican party never got around to mentioning foreign policy in his acceptance speech. But, John McCain is most angry because President Obama is not leading in dealing with Iran. He wants the US to threaten a massive attack unless Iran halts all work on nuclear development.

John terms the current Obama Iran policy a “train wreck.” He is also furious that Obama did not retain 20,000 US troops in Iraq. Sorry John, but the president did propose keeping 20,000 troops in that country. However, refusal by the Iraq government to accept that America handled any crime committed by its troops ended the proposal. John, just imagine what YOUR party would have said if Obama went along with the Iraq government.

McCain talks about getting together a “coalition” of Middle Eastern and European nations, but offers no names. A “massive attack” on Iran will lead to attacks, suicide bombers, missiles from Lebanon towards Israel leading to another Israel invasion, leading to further war and conflict.

We do agree with Senator John McCain’s comment: “I have not seen such a poisonous campaign as this is.”

No Women May Apply

The Iranian education establishment has decided to ban females from obtaining a fouus in 77 university majors. It is believed  certain subjects lead to professions which are not conducive to “the female nature.” Among the banned majors are agriculture, business, computer scientists, hotel management and even English literature. It is estimated that 65% of Iranian university students are of the female persuasion.

I am confused. A high percent of Iranians live on farms. I assume that includes women. This ridiculous ban is simply another manifestation of allowing males to make decisions concerning the lives of females. I guess Todd Akin would fit neatly into Iranian society.

Ahmadinejad Blows Hot-Again!

President Ahmadinejad simply needs any occasion in order to issue threats of destruction for Israel. It was Quds Days and time to protest the presence of Israel as an independent nation. The mouth that roars argued “the Zionist regime and the Zionists are a cancerous tumor” that must be destroyed so that not a single cell is left alive. He also warned that if Israel attacks his nation, Iranian armed forces would send bombs and missiles headed for Israel.

Nothing new in this diatribe of hate. It is rather amusing to hear a Muslim leader denouncing the presence of Israel in the region, given that Jews were in the region for a few thousand years before the appearance of Muslims. Muslims are NOT a cancer, they are simply an outgrowth from the Jewish and Christian religons.

Upward Goes Oil

The price of oil is rising. The price of gasoline is rising. We inhabit a global economy and what is stated in one nation can make certain the price of oil is going up and up. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a speech in which he threatened to use military power in order to halt Iran’s drive for nuclear power. His Deputy Foreign Minister, Danny boy, who enjoys insulting foreign ambassadors, but does not fear insults which question his sanity. Danny wants war, and he intends to get a war, come the US election or whatever.

The American presidential election ensures that only pro-Israel government statements will be uttered by either Barack or Mitt. Of course, these statements do not intend to ensure that war and destruction are avoided. Suck up to Bibi and Danny and let the flames of war grow hotter.

And, make certain we pay more for gasoline.

Bombs Away Says Israel

Prime Minister benjamin Netanyahu is getting restless. What would happen if Barack Obama was re-elected president and decided not to reach for a kleenex every time Bibi sneezed? Deputy Foreign Minister, Danny Ayalon, told Israel Radio it was time to get serious about Iran. He wants the  five permanent members of the Security Council, plus Germany, to cease discussions with Iran. It is time, says Danny, to “declare today that the talks have failed…  and that “all options are on the table.”

Netanyahu has urged the UN Secretary General not to go to Tehran for further discussions. The great British PM, Winston Churchill, who was not afraid to go to war, always said a good leader understands, ”jaw, jaw, not war, war.” War is the last resort.

Perhaps, if Israel had compromised and aided Palestinians to have their own nation, Iran might think twice about initiating a war in which both Muslims and Jews would die.

As Ye Reap, So Shall Ye Receive

The government of Iran supplies weapons to armed rebels and terrorists throughout the world as part of a campaign to disrupt  functioning of governments. A group of Iranian pilgrims were on a trip to Syria where they hoped to visit a Shiite shrine. Once they left Damascus airport, armed rebels seized the group. Iran’s foreign  minister sent a message to Turkey urging it to assist  helping free the pilgrims.

As I recall, three Americans hikers were seized by Iranian border police and they  spent months in jail before finally being released. Why is it that those who kidnap and abuse others become upset when their people are subjected to similar treatment? All nations must cease the kidnap game.