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Body Language
This image gives you a chance to look into the real power structure of the Iranian regime. Interesting body language.
Click on the picture to enlarge. Cross-posted
Posted by Winston on August 3, 2007 in Current Affairs | Permalink
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Very interesting
Posted by: yikes | 3-Aug-07 8:30:56 PM
What do you expect in a theocracy?
Posted by: DML | 3-Aug-07 9:03:10 PM
But it's the Christians we have to be concerned about, DML - at least according to the CBC.
Posted by: obc | 3-Aug-07 9:05:34 PM
Come to think of it, I have never heard of a female mullah. Guess that's a good thing. If a female mullah was to touch president A, she would have been executed. Or would it have been the other way around? (sarcasm off)
By the way, whatever happened to that woman who dared touch president A? Photos were in the media. I guess we'll never know.
Posted by: Louise M. | 3-Aug-07 9:26:11 PM
...behind every great islamanut is a good mullah.
Posted by: tomax7 | 3-Aug-07 9:37:23 PM
...or is that behind every good islamonut is a great mullah?
Speaking of behind, I always wondered why these guys always face East and stick their butts way in the air during prayer - hmmm, telling the West to kiss my...
I know, facing Mecca...yadda yadda yadda.
Ah skip it.
Posted by: tomax7 | 3-Aug-07 9:39:28 PM
Good one, tomax7
Posted by: Winston | 3-Aug-07 9:51:21 PM
Good one Tomax7.
Good one Winston. I mean looking at the picture, I felt like looking at any Western president meeting with the Pope.
Posted by: Marc | 4-Aug-07 12:43:33 AM
The butts up prayer routine is a real puzzler. Whether they're turning their asses to Allah or Mohamed it doesn't look too respectful.
A great pose for a Proctologist's examination or mass hemorrhoid removal.
Posted by: LizJ | 4-Aug-07 5:26:11 AM
Imagine the stench while praying in a mosque: Bowing your head inches away from the sock-feet and ass of the Islamosavage in front of you.
Islam: The religion of homoerotic stinkiness.
Posted by: JP | 4-Aug-07 7:00:23 AM
JP, that's a bit nasty but thought provoking.
Eau de Musty Crotch at best. Getting someone fresh from the shower could be tricky since they pray at least five times a day, doubt they'd have five showers for Allah or anyone else.
Posted by: LizJ | 4-Aug-07 8:23:21 AM
. . . and of course not even for their wives.
Posted by: obc | 4-Aug-07 8:57:32 AM
LizJ,
It's no wonder Muslims emerge from Friday prayers so angry, calling for jihad, beheadings and so forth. We infidels assumed that this anger was whipped up by incendiary imams preaching hatred and violence, but maybe the anger is caused by prolonged exposure to a room full of malodorous Islamobutts. I'd be angry too.
Posted by: JP | 4-Aug-07 9:09:07 AM
JP:
STOP IT!
Well, unless you have anything further to add.
Posted by: LizJ | 4-Aug-07 9:41:13 AM
LizJ,
Nothing further to add. Except...what do you call a room full of men with their butts invitingly displayed in the air, mere inches from other men's faces? A mosque? Or some sort of kinky homo bondage dungeon?
OK that's it, now I'm making myself sick. Over and out.
Posted by: JP | 4-Aug-07 10:06:59 AM
Careful you guys, next thing you know munmoron will be on here accusing you of being "aromaphobes"!
Posted by: deepblue | 4-Aug-07 10:16:35 AM
Al Arabia News:
Many Muslims are angry because of the increase of conversion from Islam to Christianity in Morocco. Abd Alhaleem, who was a Muslim, and now is a leader of the Evangelical church in Morocco says, “We had exceeded 1,000 members in the congregation and there are about 50 indigenous churches. Many of these people are engineers, artists, housewives, students, youth, even unemployed. The evangelical work began in the beginning of the 90’s when many missionaries came to Morocco. There are 7 churches now in Marrakech, 6 in Casablanca, and 5 in Al Rabat.” He says the reason for the increase of the churches is the television and internet.
OK, so I'm guilty of copy and paste.
First four words are interesting, yet somewhat redundant: Many Muslims are angry.
Anger is the fuel of the Mohammedan, who emulates his prophet's example of murder.
Posted by: set you free | 4-Aug-07 10:19:51 AM
I have to agree, this is quite horrible. Quite unlike other religions where they go through a cannibulistic ritual of symbolically eating the blood and flesh of a dead guy.
Posted by: Don | 4-Aug-07 10:23:01 AM
Don:
Any evidence of people going on murderous rampages after they have taken communion?
Unlikely, since the parishioners would have listened to a service where the priest petitions for peace among humanity at least two dozen times?
This is an example of what we like to call the moderate Muslims, who would rather find a religion that follows the Laws of God rather than the example of Muhammad.
I pray for these courageous people, who live under the threat of being murdered for their rejection of the violent Muhammedans.
The truly peaceful will always find a home in Christianity.
Posted by: set you free | 4-Aug-07 10:29:44 AM
You mean those weren't 19 Christians who flew those planes into the Twin Towers??? I'm shocked!!!
Posted by: obc | 4-Aug-07 10:33:18 AM
obc:
I just hope this is the start of a trend in the middle east, where obviously intelligent and well-educated members of the human race finally realize the murderous cult they have been part of and make the choice to embrace the Prince of Peace.
Posted by: set you free | 4-Aug-07 10:42:50 AM
The Jolly Green Giant is the true Prince of Peas!
LOL!
Posted by: obc | 4-Aug-07 10:44:03 AM
obc:
Another paragraph from the article, if I may, to demonstrate that it will not be an easy path for those who choose peace.
Youssef, a 30 year old man, recently became a Christian and immediately his household was saved. He says, “We have to be wise because people in the country cannot grasp Arabs being Christians, and not Muslims.” Youssef told how he was taken several times to the police station, and how God protected him.
Posted by: set you free | 4-Aug-07 10:45:19 AM
obc,
Man who cooks carrots and peas in same pot, dirty cook!
Thing is, since Mecca is the holiest place on earth for them, why do they pretend that Al Aksa is so important? Especially when it is the holiest place on earth for Jews--and resounds deeply to Christians--although not the holiest place on earth. (OK, where is the holiest location on earth to Christians? I mean in specific land terms?)
Sure, I heard the stories, but there is no evidence that it is what they claim it to be.
Fact remains, it is a land grab--like the issue with Darfur. Scientists recently discovered a massive lake under the region where the people have been chased out. To me, it turns out that the issue is not about their religion, but about ensuring the race of the people in power, retain total control over the water--and survive at the expense and detriment of everyone else on the planet.
Water wars have been predicted.
Personally, I don't really care how people pray. What matters is what they inspire, and what results from what they pray about. From what we have seen, they express their joy at the spiritual celebrations, with violence--such as gunfire in the air. Someone, please remind them that the laws of physics, those that were created by the one GD in the first place, also apply to the bullets that come out of their riffles? Every years they kill so many people, needlessly! And what is worse, when they do that, they blame it on other peoples.
In relation to whether the position is good for those nasty inflamed veins down there, I do not know. Is there a proctologist in the house, who could enlighten us?
Posted by: Lady | 4-Aug-07 11:33:07 AM
Jerusalem is not mentioned once in the Koran. NOT ONCE!
Just another false claim by the Religion of Pieces.
Posted by: obc | 4-Aug-07 11:39:18 AM
On a smaller scale, it still looks to me as an illegal power grab in Iran just like there was a facist power grab in Germany with the confusion helping Hitler.
I propose to get really serious in working to bring back democracy in Iran.
Posted by: Rémi Houle | 4-Aug-07 12:54:41 PM
Remi, I agree about being serious. Trouble is the neocons with computers want others to do battle.
Winston is the chief rabble rouser and he should be commander. OBC is a nymph, in charge of Winston's back and his propoganda. The rest - Lady, H2, SYF, Atric, etc are just foot soldiers who are the true believers.
Organize them, Remi. Have them live and maybe die for their beliefs. Quit sending good after bad...for the benefit propping up the careers of scary balding white men.
Posted by: munroe | 4-Aug-07 4:07:02 PM
munroe, your not making sense here. Could it be you've been trying to stand on your head when it's firmly up your arse?
This is far more serious than denigrating particular political entities, whether you call them Lefties or your obsessive term "neocons".
What is happening in the Tinderboxes of the ME, be it Iran or Afghanistan or Syria is of grave concern to all, across all political bents.
Posted by: LizJ | 4-Aug-07 5:25:12 PM
Monroe
Again with adding zero value to the discussion.
I could write a book based on your ignorance in the use of the term 'neo-con', but why bother; it is unlikely you would even listen as you are obviously a terribly lonely person who has had to suffer the outside world and its insufferable complexities. Your substitution of a 'hate-coma' for reality will simply lead to your eventual mental and/or physical suicide, as you begin to realize that it is your own skin you despise the most.
Posted by: missing link | 5-Aug-07 1:34:40 AM
Troll alert! Ignore thr trolls!!
Posted by: Hoser | 5-Aug-07 6:31:04 AM
that would be "ignore thE trolls".....
Posted by: Hoser | 5-Aug-07 6:32:47 AM
Yeah, ignore the trolls but after a few rounds they become intolerable, like pests, ya gotta swat 'em, smack 'em down. As per their mentality, they keep coming back for more.
Posted by: LizJ | 5-Aug-07 9:02:03 AM
Thank you Monroe, for those kind words. Coming from you, they have been a real boost to my self-esteem. I truly represent your remarks.
Atric
Posted by: atric | 5-Aug-07 10:39:27 AM
Obviously a CAIR member,looking for an excuse to file a lawsuit.
GO HOME TO YOUR SAND TRAP & PRACTICE FREE SPEECH THERE WITH YOUR CAMELS AND DONKEYS!
But do provide us with your home address so that your neighbours will know what a vile and loathsome creature lives nearby. Or are you a COWARD???
Posted by: obc | 5-Aug-07 9:03:52 PM
Ali - aka Roger - entered Canada fraudulently. He is a terrorist sympathizer, if not a mole waiting to attack us. He sympathizes with the Taliban over our Canadian troops. As such, he deserves to be deported or expunged. I'd be happy with either solution for the safety of all Canadians.
Posted by: obc | 5-Aug-07 10:01:10 PM
LizJ,
"munroe, your not making sense here. Could it be you've been trying to stand on your head when it's firmly up your arse?
This is far more serious than denigrating particular political entities, whether you call them Lefties or your obsessive term "neocons"."
I just had to cut and paste it, because it speaks volumes--well said!
And, I have to wonder whether munroe made past the appendix...hahahaha!
Posted by: Lady | 5-Aug-07 11:40:26 PM
obc,
I know, it is getting late, very late might I add, but I have to correct you on something.
You know when you stated, "CAMELS AND DONKEYS"?
Well, I think it ought to have read, 'CAMELS AND MONKEYS" to be exact--just a thought. No offence I hope-just a slight change, of that one letter.
I simply feel that "DONKEYS" do not deserve to be treated as such, especially since it is ROGER who is bleating away, like an ASS! Make no mistake, DONKEYS and ASSES are really not the same thing. DONKEYS, are sweat lovely little creatures, with large delicate ears--most welcome in Canada, might I add. ASSES, on the other hand, are covered in manure, smell dreadful--stink as a matter or fact--and bleat away at the slightest provocation--without rhym or reason. Truly STUPID beasts. They are rather pathetic, at the very best of times.
And one more thing.
Perhaps we should feel sorry for the camels as well? Perhaps we ought to remove "CAMELS" and exchange it for PIGS! We do have camels in Canada, after all, and they appear to be much happier than any camel in any photo, from where there is no freedom or democracy. I have to therefore wonder, what on earth they do to their camels, that they have to spit all the time?
So, for the final draft, I propose it reads, "PIGS AND MONKEYS"?
Your thoughts?
Posted by: Lady | 5-Aug-07 11:49:45 PM
Ahmadenijad is not a threat. He has just been propped up by the US propaganda machine to put fear in the American Public so that the Administration can maintain its control. here is an example at the Holocaust Deniers conference: http://tinyurl.com/o238s
Posted by: Edmontonian | 6-Aug-07 3:13:01 AM
Ali-Roger/Roger-Ali, whatever, he's a rogue at best and certainly on side with the terrorists.
We have to hope our security people have an eye on all those who support terror.
What we have to concern ourselves with however is the fact we have a whole political party giving much comfort to the terrorist Taliban every time leader Jackass Layton calls for a pull-out from Afghanistan. At the same time, the same Loopy Lefty Leader would say he is against terrorism, so which is it, fight it or let it grow and come to our shores? Also a concern is how many Ali-Rogers do we have in our midst to aid and abet the bastards?
There are no other options unless Jackass wants to have a Dipper-Taliban Love-in. It's not so far fetched, they spout about negotiating to make peace,like a pact with the devil.
It's beyond any reason how anyone in our Western Democracies can be on side with terror in any form, in any place.
Posted by: LizJ | 6-Aug-07 5:56:44 AM
Lady~
Remember that old ad slogan for cigs:
"I'd walk a mile for a Camel!"
Well, in Ali-Roger's homeland sand trap, it was popular too - but it had nothing to do with cigarettes!
Posted by: obc | 6-Aug-07 6:04:18 AM
LizJ and obc you guys need to reevaluate your views on the War on Terrorism. Firstly, there is still no proof after 6 years that Usama Bin Laden is connected to 9/11. He even denied involvement in an interview with a Pakistani newspaper a few weeks after the attacks. As seen here: http://tinyurl.com/pb66s
Do you not think that we should reevaluate our mission in Afghanistan since the Taliban just keeps on getting stronger even with our efforts. Of course, you always hear the Politicians say we have to protect our National interests. How many more Soldiers do we send to risk their lives for oil?
Posted by: Edmontonian | 6-Aug-07 11:31:12 AM
This guy has been drinking from the far-Left web sites. He probably believes Pres. Bush himself bombed the Towers to amass power for his administration.
There's no point in debating someone who thinks like that. A true Leftoid - through & through.
Posted by: obc | 6-Aug-07 11:59:35 AM
One of the reasons cited by many Canadian Politicians to remain in Afghanistan are protect our National Interests. Does not that mean Oil from one of the largest producers in the World? This is not some crazy conspiracy theory and if you actually knew what you were talking about, you would know that one of the most popular 9/11 truthers out there is Alex Jones and he claims to be conservative through and through. Just look it up on Google.
And if you feel there is no point in debating please don't, OBC. We will be fine without you.
Posted by: Edmontonian | 6-Aug-07 3:05:01 PM
5 non comments. I can see why you "cross-post", Winston.
Posted by: munroe | 6-Aug-07 5:08:12 PM
This is the first time I heard Afghanistan was one of the largest oil producers in the world.
Posted by: twh | 6-Aug-07 5:39:44 PM
"This is the first time I heard Afghanistan was one of the largest oil producers in the world."
Then you haven't been frequenting the far Left web sites. Every lie imaginable has been posited there., Some have now infiltrated our site as a result.
Truth is not important to Leftoids. Just feelings. They feel that Afghanistan has oil - and that makes it so. The same with all their other conspiracy theories.
Posted by: obc | 6-Aug-07 6:18:23 PM
Edmontonian: "..one of the largest oil producers in the world"
Afghanistan produces no oil - zero, zilch and isn't a geologically favourable area to look for it. You are a self-important ignoramous.
Posted by: Zog | 6-Aug-07 7:00:42 PM
The Lefties are trying to divert attention by spouting the myth of oil in Afghanistan to cover for what they really covet, the fruit of the poppy. They've all got to be on something with the nonsense they keep spouting.
Wonder if Edmonton person knows the status of "Usama" Bin Laden, as to dead or alive and cowering?
Have they had a taxidermist stuff him up and do an animation to spur on the terrorists?
Posted by: LizJ | 6-Aug-07 7:10:36 PM
Ah! Weekend at Bernie's Part II.
Part III is being filmed in Havana this week.
Posted by: obc | 6-Aug-07 7:32:35 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/1984459.stm
I hate having to give you guys full explanations to explain my views, only to be ignored and called lefty, when I would prefer to be called a Humanist. Just read the link to see my position on this issue.
Do not worry I will not make the mistake again of thinking that you guys actually know what is going on. After all I came on this site to educate but have been caught up in so many flame wars. I will admit they can be fun at times. Goodnight, my fellow Canucks.
Posted by: Edmontonian | 6-Aug-07 11:38:06 PM
Edmontonian:
Let me let you in on a little secret.
If you'd like to educate somebody else, make sure your facts are correct.
There is no oil in Afghanistan. Please learn.
Posted by: set you free | 7-Aug-07 12:21:29 AM
Facts are immaterial to Leftoids. They have a mindset that refuses to address truths. That's why the vast majority are atheists. There is no higher power than themselves.
Posted by: obc | 7-Aug-07 9:29:01 AM
. . . and here's another prime example of how Leftoids knowingly lie to make their points. It didn't start and end with Dan Rather, you know.
"Author Tells U.S. Army He Made Up Stories Published in New Republic"
The Weekly Standard has learned from a military source close to the investigation that Pvt. Scott Thomas Beauchamp -- author of the much-disputed "Shock Troops" article in the New Republic's July 23 issue as well as two previous "Baghdad Diarist" columns -- signed a sworn statement admitting that all three articles he published in the New Republic were exaggerations and falsehoods -- fabrications containing only "a smidgen of truth," in the words of our source.
Separately, we received this statement from Major Steven F. Lamb, the deputy Public Affairs Officer for Multi National Division-Baghdad:
"An investigation has been completed and the allegations made by PVT Beauchamp were found to be false. His platoon and company were interviewed and no one could substantiate the claims."
According to the military source, Beauchamp's recantation was volunteered on the first day of the military's investigation. So as Beauchamp was in Iraq signing an affidavit denying the truth of his stories, the New Republic was publishing a statement from him on its website on July 26, in which Beauchamp said, "I'm willing to stand by the entirety of my articles for the New Republic using my real name."
The magazine's editors admitted on Aug. 2 that one of the anecdotes Beauchamp stood by in its entirety -- meant to illustrate the "morally and emotionally distorting effects of war" -- took place (if at all) in Kuwait, before his tour of duty in Iraq began, and not, as he had claimed, in his mess hall in Iraq. That event was the public humiliation by Beauchamp and a comrade of a woman
whose face had been "melted" by an IED.
Nothing public has been heard from Beauchamp since his statement standing by his stories, which was posted on the New Republic website at 6:30 a.m. on July 26. In their Aug. 2 statement, the New Republic's editors complained that the military investigation was "short-circuiting" The New Republic's own fact-checking efforts. "Beauchamp," they said, "had his cell-phone and computer taken away and is currently unable to speak to even his family. His fellow soldiers no longer feel comfortable communicating with reporters. If further substantive information comes to light, TNR will, of course, share it with you."
Now that the military investigation has concluded, the great unanswered question in the affair is this: Did Scott Thomas Beauchamp lie under oath to U.S. Army investigators, or did he lie to his editors at the New Republic? Beauchamp has recanted under oath. Does the New Republic still stand by his stories?
Posted by: obc | 7-Aug-07 9:35:17 AM
obc:
No surprise here.
That particular generation has grown up under the sway of popular culture.
Music and film are very powerful media and propogandists have understood how to reach the human psyche.
It's not just the printed word of the MSM which reaches into people's heads and plants the seeds of totalitarian solutions.
Michael Moore and Al Gore have demonstrated that any grain of truth can be perverted into some nighmarish future scenario.
Much like horror films, these ‘documentaries' play to the fears and anxieties of every human being.
There is one way to allay these fears, but atheists will never be able to discover the key to inner peace and personal happiness.
Posted by: set you free | 7-Aug-07 9:43:37 AM
That is why Leftist and Islamist can, in the short term, be allies. They both lie unashamedly to promote their religion and philosophy.
What the Left still fails to appreciate is that Islam ultimately will turn their guns on them when they have no use for them any longer.
Posted by: obc | 7-Aug-07 9:48:06 AM
And then there's this firther proof of how the Leftist media is failing:
"New York Times to end paid Web service"
NEW YORK - The New York Times Co. plans to stop charging Internet users for access to its columnists and Op-Ed pieces on a section of its Web site known as TimesSelect, The New York Post reported on Tuesday. The Post, citing a source briefed on the matter, said a decision had been made by top Times executives. The timing of when the service would become free depends on technical issues, including revamping the software surrounding that section of the NYTimes.com site, according to the Post report.
THEY HAVE FAILED TO GET FOOLS TO PAY FOR THEIR LIES! The New York Slimes continues to flounder. Poor subscriber lists and reduced advertising revenues - plus the continued free-fall of its stock value - demonstrates its acute failings.
The old grey lady stands on her last legs - barely.
Posted by: obc | 7-Aug-07 9:56:45 AM
Point of interest toAmerica bashers:
"Report: Qadaffi's Son Confirms Bulgarian Medics Were Tortured in Libya"
TRIPOLI, Libya — The son of Libyan leader Moammar Qadaffi has acknowledged that the Bulgarian medical workers who were jailed on charges of infecting children with HIV were tortured during captivity, Al-Jazeera TV said on its Web site Thursday.
The doctor and five nurses were released last month and have maintained that their confessions were extracted through torture.
"Yes, they were tortured by electricity and they were threatened that their family members would be targeted," Seif al-Islam Qadaffi was quoted as saying by the Arab broadcaster.
Dr. Ashraf al-Hazouz, a Palestinian who was held along with the five Bulgarian nurses said in an interview with Dutch television after his release that the Libyans shocked him by attaching electrodes to his genitals and feet, set dogs on him, drugged him, and tied his hands and legs to a metal bar and spun him like a chicken on a rotisserie.
"A lot of what the Palestinian doctor has claimed are merely lies," the younger Qadaffi was quoted as saying in the Al-Jazeera interview initially broadcast Wednesday.
Al-Hazouz and the nurses were accused in 1999 of deliberately infecting more than 400 Libyan children with HIV, 50 of whom died. The medical workers were sentenced to death based on their confessions, but were released into Bulgarian custody after their sentences were commuted to life imprisonment. They were immediately granted a presidential pardon in Bulgaria and freed.
Al-Hazouz, who has been granted citizenship in Bulgaria, said he was attacked by dogs three times.
In the end, he said, "I gave the answers they wanted."
The medical workers said they endured torture and rape — abuses under which they made admissions.
One of the nurses, 41-year-old Nasya Nenova, said she tried to commit suicide out of fear of further torture.
Another, Kristiana Valcheva, has said she "was tortured with electric shocks, beaten and submitted to every kind of torture known since the Middle Ages."
In 2005, the six medics filed lawsuits against 10 Libyan officers alleging torture, but the charges were rejected by a Libyan court.
Al-Hazouz, Nenova and Valcheva have said they were ready to testify in a Bulgarian investigation launched in January about their torture allegations. Bulgarian prosecutor Nikolai Kokinov said the Libyan officers were suspected of using coercion, torture and threats between February and May 1999 to extract the false confessions from the six.
Posted by: obc | 9-Aug-07 11:55:46 AM
"Suicide bombers in Iraq mostly foreigners,
two new studies say"
McClatchy Newspapers
Suicide bombers in Iraq are overwhelmingly foreigners bent on destabilizing the government and undermining U.S. interests there, two independent studies have concluded. The studies report that the number of suicide bombings in Iraq has now surpassed those conducted worldwide since the early 1980s. The findings suggest that extremists from throughout the region and around the world are fueling Iraq's violence.
Hey, from what DemoRats have been saying, I thought this was all a part of Iraq's "civil war".
Iraq is still a terrorist magnet. Better than New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, or Peoria. Thank you, President Bush!
Posted by: obc | 9-Aug-07 12:14:21 PM
obc,
Iraq is the Disney-equivalent for terrorists. Instead of rides and fries with that, they get a head-flipping, torso-ripping trip to gehanna!
Posted by: Lady | 9-Aug-07 12:50:04 PM
actually America seems to be doing better in Iraq lately, and Iraqis are doing better in creating some non sectarian common ground even if it is just a soccer team that won a big game.
it's a start and a good one.
I noticed that where the Americans go, infant mortality drops.
In other words women and children are getting a better deal under the "invaders" as you term them in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
Not only that but schools are being rebuilt and are forced to allow girls to learn to read. Hmmm.
Cruel isn't it?
Posted by: canadian freedoms fan | 9-Aug-07 3:49:42 PM
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