Ahmadinejad calls for annihilation of Israel

[gilliam]

In a speech published on his website Thursday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the ultimate goal of world forces must be the annihilation of Israel.
Speaking to ambassadors from Islamic countries ahead of 'Qods Day' ('Jerusalem Day'), an annual Iranian anti-Zionist event established in 1979 by Ayatollah Khomeini and which falls this year on August 17, Ahmadinejad said that a "horrible Zionist current" had been managing world affairs for "about 400 years."
Repeating traditional antisemitic slurs, the Iranian president accused "Zionists" of controlling the world's media and financial systems.
It was Zionists, he said, who were “behind the scene of the world’s main powers, media, monetary and banking centers.”
"They are the decision makers, to the extent that the presidential election hopefuls [of the USA] must go and kiss the feet of the Zionists to ensure their election victory,” he added.
Ahmadinejad added that "liberating Palestine" would solve all the world's problems, although he did not elaborate on exactly how that might work.
“Qods Day is not merely a strategic solution for the Palestinian problem, as it is to be viewed as a key for solving the world problems," he said.
He added: "Anyone who loves freedom and justice must strive for the annihilation of the Zionist regime in order to pave the way for world justice and freedom.”
http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/N...aspx?id=279864

[Scott_Lafrance]

Originally Posted by gilliam

In a speech published on his website Thursday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the ultimate goal of world forces must be the annihilation of Israel.
Speaking to ambassadors from Islamic countries ahead of 'Qods Day' ('Jerusalem Day'), an annual Iranian anti-Zionist event established in 1979 by Ayatollah Khomeini and which falls this year on August 17, Ahmadinejad said that a "horrible Zionist current" had been managing world affairs for "about 400 years."
Repeating traditional antisemitic slurs, the Iranian president accused "Zionists" of controlling the world's media and financial systems.
It was Zionists, he said, who were “behind the scene of the world’s main powers, media, monetary and banking centers.”
"They are the decision makers, to the extent that the presidential election hopefuls [of the USA] must go and kiss the feet of the Zionists to ensure their election victory,” he added.
Ahmadinejad added that "liberating Palestine" would solve all the world's problems, although he did not elaborate on exactly how that might work.
“Qods Day is not merely a strategic solution for the Palestinian problem, as it is to be viewed as a key for solving the world problems," he said.
He added: "Anyone who loves freedom and justice must strive for the annihilation of the Zionist regime in order to pave the way for world justice and freedom.”
http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/N...aspx?id=279864

Is this news...again? It has been his consistent message for the last 6 years.

[Orianna]

Jesus was not the warrior that the Hebrews envisioned, thus they abandoned and even murdered him. Jesus, by all accounts, would have refused to join the wars in Israel-Palesine.

Therefore, why do we Christians insist upon claiming it is in the interest of the Holy Land and the bible that Israel must be defended, even when it means warfare?

That cannot be with the blessing of God! Because if so, Jesus would have been their warrior.

Do not Christians therefore sin in disobeying God and taking up the cause for the Jews?

[Ridgerunner]

Originally Posted by Orianna

Jesus was not the warrior that the Hebrews envisioned, thus they abandoned and even murdered him. Jesus, by all accounts, would have refused to join the wars in Israel-Palesine.

Therefore, why do we Christians insist upon claiming it is in the interest of the Holy Land and the bible that Israel must be defended, even when it means warfare?

That cannot be with the blessing of God! Because if so, Jesus would have been their warrior.

Do not Christians therefore sin in disobeying God and taking up the cause for the Jews?

An interesting way to look at it, but irrelevant to the reality of the situation.

Israel is not a merely theoretical idea, it's an actual state with actual people whom this Iranian murderer and his controllers would kill if they could. Israelis cannot be rightly blamed for wanting to defend themselves against annihilation at the hands of the savages who rule Iran. Nor can others of good will and simple humanity tolerate such an outcome.

One might remember that never did Jesus condemn the Roman soldiers with whom he had contact. Not a single word of condemnation or criticism. He only bade them to be honest in carrying out their duties.

Jesus Himself might not have defended the innocent against someone who was, then and there, going to kill them, but one suspects He might have, had the occasion presented. After all, if he drove the money changers out of the temple with violence, we cannot blithely assume he would not employ it to save an innocent life.

[rfournier103]

Again? Really?

I would like to think that if the U.S. dealt with Iran properly back in 1979 we wouldn't have this problem today.

Iran will learn the hard way one of these days... Israel isn't as timid as the U.S., and collateral damage does not factor in their decision-making. Ever.

[iamrefreshed]

Yes but we know this is simply a mis-translation.

[april32010]

Originally Posted by Orianna

Jesus was not the warrior that the Hebrews envisioned, thus they abandoned and even murdered him. Jesus, by all accounts, would have refused to join the wars in Israel-Palesine.

Therefore, why do we Christians insist upon claiming it is in the interest of the Holy Land and the bible that Israel must be defended, even when it means warfare?

That cannot be with the blessing of God! Because if so, Jesus would have been their warrior.

Do not Christians therefore sin in disobeying God and taking up the cause for the Jews?

C.C.C.2314 “Every act of war directed to the indiscriminate destruction of whole cities or vast areas with their inhabitants is a crime against God and man, which merits firm and unequivocal condemnation.”110 A danger of modern warfare is that it provides the opportunity to those who possess modern scientific weapons—especially atomic, biological, or chemical weapons—to commit such crimes

[AzzurriFan]

Originally Posted by gilliam

[left]In a speech published on his website Thursday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the ultimate goal of world forces must be the annihilation of Israel.
Speaking to ambassadors from Islamic countries ahead of 'Qods Day' ('Jerusalem Day'), an annual Iranian anti-Zionist event established in 1979 by Ayatollah Khomeini and which falls this year on August 17, Ahmadinejad said that a "horrible Zionist current" had been managing world affairs for "about 400 years."
Repeating traditional antisemitic slurs, the Iranian president accused "Zionists" of controlling the world's media and financial systems.
It was Zionists, he said, who were “behind the scene of the world’s main powers, media, monetary and banking centers.”
"They are the decision makers, to the extent that the presidential election hopefuls [of the USA] must go and kiss the feet of the Zionists to ensure their election victory,” he added.
Ahmadinejad added that "liberating Palestine" would solve all the world's problems, although he did not elaborate on exactly how that might work.
“Qods Day is not merely a strategic solution for the Palestinian problem, as it is to be viewed as a key for solving the world problems," he said.
He added: "Anyone who loves freedom and justice must strive for the annihilation of the Zionist regime in order to pave the way for world justice and freedom.”
http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/N...aspx?id=279864

Well, Ahmadinejad is nothing if not consistent . I don't see how this is news tho. He'll soon be in lame-duck status, if he isn't already. Considering the falling out he had with Ayatollah Khameini almost immediately after the 2009 election, he's been a non-factor for awhile. To me is seems that his rhetoric is an attempt to get back in the good graces of Ayatollah Khameini. As for the Palestinians, they're being used by Ahmadinejad and Iran too. Just think, the second that the Palestinians get a state (if only it would happen), there won't be a need for Al-Quds Day, and the Iranian government will lose a main rallying cry.

AzzurriFan

[eightandsand]

Well, Israel was in fact founded by Zionist terrorist organizations. The Irgun and Stern Gang come to mind. Some of Israel's first prime ministers were members/founders of these terrorist organizations. Their tactics would be condemned today as terrorism. Perhaps Ahmadinejad was referring to this historical fact. Of course, I'm sure the Iranians are a bit angry at this time considering the fact that they are being sanctioned (with real actions, rather than with words) by the U.S. and Israel over a perfectly legal nuclear program (Iran is a signor of the NPT, Israel is not). The suprising thing is that they haven't retaliated harder at this point.

[tomarin]

Yesterday I read that Iran will not allow its Olympic athletes to even compete in events in which Israeli athletes are competing.

[sedonaman]

Originally Posted by gilliam

In a speech published on his website Thursday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the ultimate goal of world forces must be the annihilation of Israel. ...

The Allies had better start taking these threats seriously.

[scipio337]

Originally Posted by eightandsand

Well, Israel was in fact founded by Zionist terrorist organizations. The Irgun and Stern Gang come to mind. Some of Israel's first prime ministers were members/founders of these terrorist organizations. Their tactics would be condemned today as terrorism. Perhaps Ahmadinejad was referring to this historical fact. Of course, I'm sure the Iranians are a bit angry at this time considering the fact that they are being sanctioned (with real actions, rather than with words) by the U.S. and Israel over a perfectly legal nuclear program (Iran is a signor of the NPT, Israel is not). The suprising thing is that they haven't retaliated harder at this point.

Good gravy. You realize that the Irgun and Stern Gang disarmed 50+ years ago, right? Hezbollah is still armed today (I can only guess you are a supporter, since you soundly support President Assad).

You do realize that by signing the NPT, you get shared technology and manpower. With that comes the NEA inspections, which Iran has been bucking, for some reason or no reason for their "perfectly legal nuclear program".

Oh, and BTW, it's the US and the EU that have the sanctions, I don't think Iran was doing any trade with Israel in the first place, at least, not since 1979.

But hey, all of that is a perfect excuse for President Awfuldinnerjacket to call for genocide!

[Rich Olszewski]

Originally Posted by Scott_Lafrance

Is this news...again? It has been his consistent message for the last 6 years.

Utterly old hat. That's why we love him. He's so predictable and never says anything to shake things up. Besides, he isn't going to be around much longer. We ought to be more interested in who the new boy will be.

[Ridgerunner]

Originally Posted by Rich Olszewski

Utterly old hat. That's why we love him. He's so predictable and never says anything to shake things up. Besides, he isn't going to be around much longer. We ought to be more interested in who the new boy will be.

The new boy will be whoever the most powerful member of the Mullah Mafia chooses; just as was Ahmedinijad.

[Seamus L]

Israel has been a boil on our backside since 1948, and it's time our foreign policy stopped revolving around poor little armed to the teeth, everyone's against us Israel.