Point/Counterpoint
or: Mahdi, you ignorant slut!
The following is a translation of the letter sent in Farsi by Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad to US President George W Bush. This version was released by United Nations diplomats. The letter was handed by Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki to the Swiss Embassy in Tehran, which then handed it to the Americans.
Mr George Bush, President of the United States of America
For some time now I have been thinking, how one can justify the undeniable contradictions that exist in the international arena - which are being constantly debated, specially in political forums and among university students. Many questions remain unanswered. These have prompted me to discuss some of the contradictions and questions, in the hopes that it might bring about an opportunity to redress them.
Can one be a follower of Jesus Christ (PBUH) [praise be upon his name], the great Messenger of God, feel obliged to respect human rights, present liberalism as a civilization model, announce one’s opposition to the proliferation of nuclear weapons and WMDs [weapons of mass destruction], make war and terror his slogan, and finally, work towards the establishment of a unified international community - a community which Christ and the virtuous of the Earth will one day govern, but at the same time have countries attacked; the lives, reputations and possessions of people destroyed and on the slight chance of the ... of a ... criminals in a village or city, or convoy, or for example the entire village, city or convoy, set ablaze.
Not following the logic, here. Why to include “make war and terror his slogan” in that build-up? “Reputations?” “Slight chance?!?”
Or because of the possibility of the existence of WMDs in one country,
Hey—you all believed it—else Iran woulda over-run Saddy Cakes long, long ago. Or do you pretend w do not know that?
it is occupied, around 100,000 people killed,
Getting your faktoids straight from Howard Dean, I see.
its water sources, agriculture and industry destroyed,
Check again—it was SaddyCakes did that. [also see: Marsh Arabs]
close to 180,000 foreign troops put on the ground, sanctity of private homes of citizens broken,
[see again: Saddy Cakes]
and the country pushed back perhaps 50 years.
*cough*bwaahahahahahaaaaaa*cough* [see Iraq economy pre- and post-OIF]
At what price? Hundreds of billions of dollars spent from the treasury of one country and certain other countries and tens of thousands of young men and women - as occupation troops - put in harm’s way, taken away from family and loved ones, their hands stained with the blood of others,
Sobbing, here…
subjected to so much psychological pressure that every day some commit suicide and those returning home suffer depression,
More Deaniak faktoids... [is he on the MoveOn mailing last?]
become sickly and grapple with all sorts of ailments; while some are killed and their bodies handed to their families.
Ya forgot: “...bodies handed to their families on a fork lift, with no escort and no headstone...”
On the pretext of the existence of WMDs,
Again—you bought it…
this great tragedy came to engulf both the peoples of the occupied and the occupying country. Later it was revealed that no WMDs existed to begin with.
bullshiite.
Of course Saddam [Hussein] was a murderous dictator. But
ButMonkey! [HT Laura Ingraham]
the war was not waged to topple him, the announced goal of the war was to find and destroy weapons of mass destruction.
Yet more Dean…
He was toppled along the way towards another goal, nevertheless the people of the region are happy about it.
Including you smartypants.
I point out that throughout the many years of the ... war on Iran [in the 1980s], Saddam was supported by the West.
You mean the *Iranian war with Iraq*? Izzat whatcha mean, binky? Still mad ‘bout dat? Oh, yeah—you’re still mad about last millennium, nevermiiiind last century.
Mr President,
You might know that I am a teacher.
*snerk*
My students
*double snerk*
ask me how can these actions be reconciled with the values outlined at the beginning of this letter and duty to the tradition of Jesus Christ (PBUH), the Messenger of peace and forgiveness.
There are prisoners in Guantanamo Bay that have not been tried,
no there aren’t.
have no legal representation,
yes, they do.
their families cannot see them and are obviously kept in a strange land outside their own country.
after attacking our country. Oh, btw—where is Nick Berg? Oh yeah—he’s dead.
There is no international monitoring of their conditions and fate.
Yes there is.
No one knows whether they are prisoners, POWs [prisoners of war], accused or criminals.
Yeah we do. They’re POWs held under very good cinditions. Sorta unlike those prisoners you [yes, we know it was you] held in Tehran in the 70’s…
European investigators have confirmed the existence of secret prisons in Europe too.
and faces on Mars.
I could not correlate the abduction of a person, and him or her being kept in secret prisons, with the provisions of any judicial system.
[see: Andrew Pike]
For that matter, I fail to understand how such actions correspond to the values outlined in the beginning of this letter, ie the teachings of Jesus Christ (PBUH), human rights and liberal values.
Young people, university students and ordinary people have many questions about the phenomenon of Israel. I am sure you are familiar with some of them. Throughout history many countries have been occupied, but I think the establishment of a new country with a new people, is a new phenomenon that is exclusive to our times.
uh huh. On what planet?
Students are saying that 60 years ago such a country did not exist.
“Students” are morons. Who cares what they day?
The show old documents and globes and say try as we have, we have not been able to find a country named Israel.
Do they also note that before 1934 there was no country named “Iran?” Your argument is not only specious; it is silly.
I tell them to study the history of World War I and II. One of my students told me that during WWII, which more than tens of millions of people perished in, news about the war was quickly disseminated by the warring parties.
If by “quickly” you mean a coupla weeks to months…
Each touted their victories and the most recent battlefront defeat of the other party.
Yeah. That’s new behavior all right.
After the war, they claimed that 6 million Jews had been killed. Six million people that were surely related to at least 2 million families.
What?
Again let us assume that these events are true.
Let us also assume that the moon landing is true and 9/11 was perpetrated by 19 young Arabic men with help and support from all ‘round the Middle East. Including you, Sunshine.
Does that logically translate into the establishment of the state of Israel in the Middle East or support for such a state? How can this phenomenon be rationalized or explained?
Yeah. It does. And your problem is? Oh yeeaaah: intense anti-semitism recommended by your “religion.”
Mr President,
I am sure you know how - and at what cost - Israel was established: Many thousands were killed in the process.
Millions of indigenous people were made refugees.
Yeah. Like when those people took it from the ones there before ‘em. And?
Hundred of thousands of hectares of farmland, olive plantations, towns and villages were destroyed.
You mean “planted” and “made fertile and productive” doncha? I’ve read Mark Twain’s account of his trip to the area. He described it [more poetically than I] as miles and miles of miles and miles; dirt, rocks and nuttin’.
This tragedy is not exclusive to the time of establishment; unfortunately it has been ongoing for 60 years now.
The tragedy of the incredible productiveness of Israel. Gotcha.
A regime has been established which does not show mercy even to kids, destroys houses while the occupants are still in them, announces beforehand its list and plans to assassinate Palestinian figures and keeps thousands of Palestinians in prison.
Ya mean Ham-ass?
Such a phenomenon is unique - or at the very least extremely rare - in recent memory.
*snerk3* [see: Soviets, China and/or Saddam. ya might check your own jails while you’re up]
Another big question asked by people
Who are these “people?”
is why is this regime being supported? Is support for this regime in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ (PBUH) or Moses (PBUH) or liberal values?
Betchur ass, Jack.
Or are we to understand that allowing the original inhabitants of these lands
Who? the Phonecians? Don’t run into a lotta them these days…
- inside and outside Palestine - whether they are Christian, Muslim or Jew, to determine their fate, runs contrary to principles of democracy, human rights and the teachings of prophets?
Who? Whose fate? I don’t follow.
If not, why is there so much opposition to a referendum?
The newly elected Palestinian administration recently took office.
Again; Ham-ass.
All independent observers have confirmed that this government represents the electorate. Unbelievingly, they have put the elected government under pressure and have advised it to recognize the Israeli regime, abandon the struggle and follow the programs of the previous government.
erm, Which “they?”
If the current Palestinian government had run on the above platform, would the Palestinian people have voted for it? Again, can such position taken in opposition to the Palestinian government be reconciled with the values outlined earlier? The people are also saying why are all UNSC [United Nations Security Council] resolutions in condemnation of Israel vetoed?
Mr President,
As you are well aware, I live among the people and am in constant contact with them
uh huh. So why are you still in one piece?
- many people from around the Middle East manage to contact me as well. They do not have faith in these dubious policies either. There is evidence that the people of the region are becoming increasingly angry with such policies.
It is not my intention to pose too many questions, but I need to refer to other points as well.
Why is it that any technological and scientific achievement reached in the Middle East regions is translated into and portrayed as a threat to the Zionist regime? Is not scientific R&D [research and development] one of the basic rights of nations?
You are familiar with history. Aside from the Middle Ages, in what other point in history has scientific and technical progress been a crime?
only in Islamic countries under Sharia Law. Why do you ask?
Can the possibility of scientific achievements being utilized for military purposes be reason enough to oppose science and technology altogether?
Yes.
If such a supposition is true, then all scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, engineering, etc. must be opposed.
When there is a stated goal to use said physics, chemistry, mathematics, medicine engineering, etc. to wipe another country off the face of the Earth, yes.
Lies were told in the Iraqi matter.
Thank you Howard Dean/AlGore
What was the result?
See for yourself. alQ is losing!
I have no doubt that telling lies is reprehensible in any culture,
Eeeexcept for Islam. buuut that’s not important now, Shirley.
and you do not like to be lied to.
Mr President,
Don’t Latin Americans have the right to ask, why their elected governments are being opposed and coup leaders supported? Or, why must they constantly be threatened and live in fear?
In some ways, you got a point, there, Buddy. OTOH; ya might wanna ask Hugo and Friends.
The people of Africa are hardworking, creative and talented. They can play an important and valuable role in providing for the needs of humanity and contribute to its material and spiritual progress.
Izzat butter or ghee?
Poverty and hardship in large parts of Africa are preventing this from happening. Don’t they have the right to ask why their enormous wealth – including minerals – is being looted, despite the fact that they need it more than others?
Again, do such actions correspond to the teachings of Christ and the tenets of human rights?
The brave and faithful people of Iran too have many questions and grievances, including: the coup d’etat of 1953 and the subsequent toppling of the legal government of the day, opposition to the Islamic revolution [of 1979], transformation of an embassy into a headquarters supporting the activities of those opposing the Islamic Republic (many thousands of pages of documents corroborates this claim),
“and I know for I wrote them myself”
support for Saddam in the war waged against Iran, the shooting down of the Iranian passenger plane, freezing the assets of the Iranian nation,
Yeah—for no particular reason other than that you [yes, again you] and your merry band o’ beards were holding and torturing American citizens. Small point of order, there, Slim.
increasing threats, anger and displeasure vis-a-vis the scientific and nuclear progress of the Iranian nation (just when all Iranians are jubilant and collaborating with their country’s progress),
so your grievance is that the Great Satan is also Captain BuzzKill?
and many other grievances that I will not refer to in this letter.
Mr President,
September 11 was a horrendous incident. The killing of innocents is deplorable and appalling in any part of the world.
though Wahaabism holds that evil Jews and Zionists are, be definition, not innocents…
Our government immediately declared its disgust with the perpetrators and offered its condolences to the bereaved and expressed its sympathies.
after financially supporting them, training some of ‘em and many others like them.
All governments have a duty to protect the lives, property and good standing of their citizens. Reportedly your government employs extensive security, protection and intelligence systems - and even hunts its opponents abroad.
Yeah. Like you got no Mukkabarrat… uh huh…
September 11 was not a simple operation. Could it be planned and executed without coordination with intelligence and security services – or their extensive infiltration? Of course this is just an educated guess. Why have the various aspects of the attacks been kept secret? Why are we not told who botched their responsibilities? And, why aren’t those responsible and the guilty parties identified and put on trial?
Cuz we couldn’t get to you without starting yet another war. Yet.
All governments have a duty to provide security and peace of mind for their citizens. For some years now, the people of your country and neighbors of world trouble spots do not have peace of mind. After 9-11, instead of healing and tending to the emotional wounds of the survivors and the American people - who had been immensely traumatized by the attacks -
more like pissed off, Beulah.
some Western media only intensified the climates of fear and insecurity - some constantly talked about the possibility of new terror attacks and kept the people in fear. Is that service to the American people? Is it possible to calculate the damages incurred from fear and panic?
Ok—so yer tellin’ me that it was CNN—not UbL—who keeps releasing tapes promising to bring down Great Satan?
American citizens lived in constant fear of fresh attacks that could come at any moment and in any place. They felt insecure in the streets, in their place of work and at home. Who would be happy with this situation?
so tell alQ to knock it off.
Why was the media, instead of conveying a feeling of security and providing peace of mind, giving rise to a feeling of insecurity?
Hey—MSM lies, but not that much.
Some believe
Again: who is this “some?”
that the hype paved the way - and was the justification - for an attack on Afghanistan.
Bullshiite. UbL basing operations in Afghanistan had something to do with it…
Again I need to refer to the role of media. In media charters, correct dissemination of information and honest reporting of a story are established tenets. I express my deep regret about the disregard shown by certain Western media for these principles.
*cough*alJazzeeera*cough*
The main pretext for an attack on Iraq was the existence of WMDs.
Wrong again, Dean-Breath.
This was repeated incessantly - for the public to, finally, believe - and the ground set for an attack on Iraq.
Will the truth not be lost in a contrive and deceptive climate? Again, if the truth is allowed to be lost, how can that be reconciled with the earlier mentioned values? Is the truth known to the Almighty lost as well?
ooooo. so. clever. manipulations. I’m all ashiver.
Mr President,
In countries around the world, citizens provide for the expenses of governments so that their governments in turn are able to serve them.
The question here is what has the hundreds of billions of dollars, spent every year to pay for the Iraqi campaign, produced for the citizens?
Three elections and a new government?
As your excellency
wrong dynasty, Date-Breath.
is aware, in some states of your country, people are living in poverty.
Whereas everyone in Iran drives Rolls Royces and dines on caviar.
Many thousands are homeless and unemployment is a huge problem.
at 4%? uhhh - no.
Of course these problems exist - to a larger or lesser extent - in other countries as well. With these conditions in mind, can the gargantuan expenses of the campaign - paid from the public treasury - be explained and be consistent with the aforementioned principles?
uhhhh - yeah. We’re Americans! We can make more money.
What has been said, are some of the grievances of the people around the world, in our region and in your country. But my main contention - which I am hoping you will agree to some of it - is: Those in power have specific time in office, and do not rule indefinitely, but their names will be recorded in history and will be constantly judged in the immediate and distant futures. The people will scrutinize our presidencies.
or puppethoods—whatever.
Did we manage to bring peace, security and prosperity for the people or insecurity and unemployment? Did we intend to establish justice, or just supported especial interest groups, and by forcing many people to live in poverty and hardship, made a few people rich and powerful - thus trading the approval of the people and the Almighty with theirs’? Did we defend the rights of the underprivileged or ignore them? Did we defend the rights of all people around the world or imposed wars on them, interfered illegally in their affairs, established hellish prisons and incarcerated some of them? Did we bring the world peace and security or raised the specter of intimidation and threats? Did we tell the truth to our nation and others around the world or presented an inverted version of it? Were we on the side of people or the occupiers and oppressors? Did our administration set out to promote rational behavior, logic, ethics, peace, fulfilling obligations, justice, service to the people, prosperity, progress and respect for human dignity or the force of guns? Intimidation, insecurity, disregard for the people, delaying the progress and excellence of other nations, and trample on people’s rights? And finally, they will judge us on whether we remained true to our oath of office - to serve the people, which is our main task, and the traditions of the prophets- or not?
What this we shiite, ShariaBoy? How is threatening to use nukes to wipe out Israel “promoting rational behavior, ethics, peace and security, defense of the rights of the underprivileged, not imposing wars, using intimidation, insecurity, disregard” and just plain trampling on everyone everywhere everyhow? Tell me that, Question Man.
Mr President,
How much longer can the world tolerate this situation? Where will this trend lead the world to? How long must the people of the world pay for the incorrect decisions of some rulers? How much longer will the specter of insecurity - raised from the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction - hunt the people of the world? How much longer will the blood of the innocent men, women and children be spilled on the streets, and people’s houses destroyed over their heads? Are you pleased with the current condition of the world? Do you think present policies can continue?
No. Which is why you oughta step down this minute. And take yer Moldy Mullahs with ya.
If billions of dollars spent on security, military campaigns and troop movement were instead spent on investment and assistance for poor countries, promotion of health, combating different diseases, education and improvement of mental and physical fitness, assistance to the victims of natural disasters, creation of employment opportunities and production, development projects and poverty alleviation, establishment of peace, mediation between disputing states and distinguishing the flames of racial, ethnic and other conflicts where would the world be today?
and yet—you keep wantin’ to nuke folks.
Would not your government, and people be justifiably proud? Would not your administration’s political and economic standing have been stronger? And I am most sorry to say, would there have been an ever increasing global hatred of the American governments?
Mr President, it is not my intention to distress anyone.
Tell it to Israel.
If prophets Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ishmael, Joseph or Jesus Christ (PBUH) were with us today, how would they have judged such behavior?
I’m betting Jesus woulda shot you Himself. But then again, I’m not much of a Biblical scholar. Maybe Abraham—he was more ‘old school.’
Will we be given a role to play in the promised world, where justice will become universal and Jesus Christ (PBUH) will be present? Will they even accept us?
My basic question is this: Is there no better way to interact with the rest of the world? Today there are hundreds of millions of Christians, hundreds of millions of Muslims and millions of people who follow the teachings of Moses (PBUH).
Leeeet’s not forget a few billion Chinese, hmmm?
All divine religions share and respect on word and that is monotheism or belief in a single God and no other in the world.
*cough*Some people disagree.*cough*
The holy Koran stresses this common word and calls on all followers of divine religions and says: (3.64) “O followers of the Book! Come to an equitable proposition between us and you that we shall not serve any but Allah and (that) we shall not associate aught. With Him and (that) some of us shall not take others for lords besides Allah, but if they turn back, then say: Bear witness that we are Muslims. (The Family of Imran)."
Yeah: and the holy Koran also says:
Allah is an enemy to unbelievers. - Sura 2:98
On unbelievers is the curse of Allah. - Sura 2:161
Slay them wherever ye find them and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. - 2:191
Fight against them until idolatry is no more and Allah’s religion reigns supreme. (different translation: ) Fight them until there is no persecution and the religion is God’s entirely. - Sura 2:193 and 8:39
Fighting is obligatory for you, much as you dislike it. - 2:216
(different translation: ) Prescribed for you is fighting, though it is hateful to you.
Just sayin’...
Mr President,
According to divine verses, we have all been called upon to worship one God
according to you—Allah and no other.
and follow the teachings of divine prophets. To worship a God which is above all powers in the world and can do all He pleases. The Lord which knows that which is hidden and visible, the past and the future, knows what goes on in the Hearts of His servants and records their deeds. The Lord who is the possessor of the heavens and the earth and all universe is His court planning for the universe is done by His hands, and gives His servants the glad tidings of mercy and forgiveness of sins. He is the companion of the oppressed and the enemy of oppressors. He is the Compassionate, the Merciful.
...the vindictive, the cruel…
He is the recourse of the faithful and guides them towards the light from darkness. He is witness to the actions of His servants, He calls on servants to be faithful and do good deeds, and asks them to stay on the path of righteousness and remain steadfast . Calls on servants to heed His prophets and He is a witness to their deeds. A bad ending belongs only to those who have chosen the life of this world and disobey Him and oppress His servants. And a good and eternal paradise belong to those servants who fear His majesty and do not follow their lascivious selves.
“lascivious” ?!? oooo-kay.
We believe a return to the teachings of the divine prophets is the only road leading to salvations. I have been told that Your Excellency
Knock that off—he’s the President of the USofA; not the Sheek of Arabeek.
follows the teachings of Jesus (PBUH), and believes in the divine promise of the rule of the righteous on Earth.
We also believe that Jesus Christ (PBUH) was one of the great prophets of the Almighty.
no ya don’t.
He has been repeatedly praised in the Koran. Jesus (PBUH) has been quoted in Koran as well; (19,36) “And surely Allah is my Lord and your Lord, therefore serves Him; this is the right path, Marium."
yeah. Jesus told everyone to be a Muslim. Seven Hundred Years before Mohammed. uh huh.
And pigs fly outta Mohammed’s ass. [poor dionkey...]
Service to and obedience of the Almighty is the credo of all divine messengers.
The God of all people in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, the Pacific and the rest of the world is one. He is the Almighty who wants to guide and give dignity to all His servants. He has given greatness to Humans. We again read in the Holy Book: The Almighty God sent His prophets with miracles and clear signs to guide the people and show them divine signs and purity them from sins and pollutions. And He sent the Book and the balance so that the people display justice and avoid the rebellious.
blaaa blaaa blaaa—ain’t buyin’.
All of the above verses can be seen, one way or the other, in the Good Book as well.
Divine prophets have promised: the day will come when all humans will congregate before the court of the Almighty, so that their deeds are examined.
whereupon you will be joining yer pals SaddyCakes and Arabfat with the real Great Satan. Who’s probably honked off at you using his name in vein.
The good will be directed towards Heaven and evildoers will meet divine retribution. I trust both of us believe in such a day, but it will not be easy to calculate the actions of rulers, because we must be answerable to our nations and all others whose lives have been directly or indirectly effected by our actions.
All prophets, speak of peace and tranquility for man - based on monotheism, justice and respect for human dignity.
just an aside: this fella is like the university student’s worst freakin’ nightmare professor, ain’t he? Bet he gave pop quizzes on his own ramblings, too.
Do you not think that if all of us come to believe in and abide by these principles, that is, monotheism, worship of God, justice, respect for the dignity of man, belief in the Last Day, we can overcome the present problems of the world – that are the result of disobedience to the Almighty and the teachings of prophets - and improve our performance?
Do you not think that belief in these principles promotes and guarantees peace, friendship and justice?
no. Action based on these principles promotes justice, peace, etc.
Do you not think that the aforementioned written or unwritten principles are universally respected?
Not in light of what I see of Wahabbism, no.
Will you not accept this invitation? That is, a genuine return to the teachings of prophets, to monotheism and justice, to preserve human dignity and obedience to the Almighty and His prophets?
*puts on hip waders*
Mr President, History tells us that repressive and cruel governments do not survive.
Tell that to the Moo-lahs. And the women Sharia has killed and maimed. And the children. ...
God has entrusted the fate of man to them. The Almighty has not left the universe and humanity to their own devices. Many things have happened contrary to the wishes and plans of governments. These tell us that there is a higher power at work and all events are determined by Him.
noooo—this tells us that people ain’t all-seeing, all-knowing or particularly well-suited to ruling over one another.
Can one deny the signs of change in the world today?
...or ever?
Is this situation of the world today comparable to that of ten years ago?
uh, yeah. And 20, and 30 and 40 and 60 and....
Changes happen fast and come at a furious pace.
The people of the world are not happy with the status quo and pay little heed to the promises and comments made by a number of influential world leaders.
like you, Moo-lah Puppet.
Many people around the world feel insecure and oppose the spreading of insecurity and war and do not approve of and accept dubious policies.
like yours, Blow-Up-Israel Boy.
The people are protesting the increasing gap between the haves and the have-nots and the rich and poor countries.
hmmm… The people of Iraq are becoming more haves while the people of Iran are b ecoming more have-not.... hmmmm…
The people are disgusted with increasing corruption.
The people of many countries are angry about the attacks on their cultural foundations and the disintegration of families. They are equally dismayed with the fading of care and compassion.
Oh, that one’s rich—coming from you and the Moo-lah Maroons.
The people of the world have no faith in international organizations, because their rights are not advocated by these organizations.
We can agree on that one, Moo-lah Fool.
Liberalism and Western style democracy have not been able to help realize the ideals of humanity.
see again: History
Today these two concepts have failed.
which is why we went to the moon, are better educated, better fed, healthier, freer and have more toys than you…
Those with insight can already hear the sounds of the shattering and fall of the ideology and thoughts of the liberal democratic systems.
Borrowing from Kruschev?!? Old shiite, Pal. Who next: Stalin or Sinatra?
We increasingly see that people around the world are flocking towards a main focal point - that is the Almighty God.
uh huh.
Undoubtedly through faith in God and the teachings of the prophets, the people will conquer their problems. My question for you is: Do you not want to join them?
You gotta be outta yer nose-pickin’ mind!
Mr President,
Whether we like it or not, the world is gravitating towards faith in the Almighty and justice and the will of God will prevail over all things.
Vasalam Ala Man Ataba’al hoda
aaand a Happy Malibu Snackbar to you, too.
Mahmood Ahmadi-Najad President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Mahdi in An Ill-Fitting Overcoat, and Mullah’s Sock Puppet.
The thing that struck me most about this ...missive was the presumptuous and manipulative attempts at reasoning argument and the—no other word for it—sophomoric world view from which it was attempted. I think it’s a reasonable assumption that the Mahdi did not write this all by his lonesome—the Muddy Mullahs had their quills in it. Likely they were responsible for everything above the signature line.
To think that fulk© like these have the reins of a rather significant nation, not to mention nuclear capabilities.... it’s enough to make a stone *shudder*
That last line that didn’t get translated?
“Vasalam Ala Man Ataba’al hoda.”
What this means is
“Peace only unto those who follow the true path.”
Posted by on 05/11/06 at 09:37 PMWILL SOMEBODY SEND A .50 CAL SLUG,OR A 7.62 THIS AS#$%^&S WAY!!! PLEASE!! SURELY SOMEONE IS PLANNING IT AS WE SPEAK. THE WAY HE,S BEEN BADMOUTHING THE ISRAELIS , I,M SURPRIZED THEY HAVE,NT DONE IT YET. OR YOU COULD GET HIM WITH A CRUISE MISSLE. I,D RATHER IT BE REAL MESSY, SO THE REST OF THE HEATHENS COULD SEE THE FATE THAT AWAITS THEM. THE ICING ON THE CAKE WOULD BE WRAPPING HIS FILTY CARCASS IN A PIG SKIN!!!
Posted by on 05/12/06 at 10:46 PMHey Osons—I appreciate your passion and all, but ease up on that shift key, ‘k?
Posted by Claire on 05/13/06 at 01:35 PM
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