[robowombat]

This fellow is amazing. He makes statements which in any kind of diplomatic parlance are clear cut indications of commencing near term hostilities with both the US and Israel. He is the head of state of Iran therefore his statements are under normal diplomatic rules considered authoritative policy declarations. Yet, the response around the world isn't even the equivalent of the Gallic shrug. More like 'Well, OK, so what?'

[silverleaf]

Unfortunately I don't think the "world" expects the same standards of behavior from muslims as it does of others.

I do look forward to "South Park" soon producing a show parodying the "Return of the Mahdi". Maybe even with a cameo appearance by Paris Hilton.

[GOPJ]

He is the head of state of Iran therefore his statements are under normal diplomatic rules considered authoritative policy declarations. Yet, the response around the world isn't even the equivalent of the Gallic shrug. More like 'Well, OK, so what?'

When someone's trying that hard to get you into a fight, you've got to wonder what they've got up their sleeve.

Bluster? Too paranoid and strategic for that...

[Antoninus]

More like 'Well, OK, so what?'

Actually, I think the response from the left is--"Yes, please, Mr. Iranian Madman, attack the capitalist West with all haste."

The left only sees gains when capitalist/Christian and Islamic countries fight it out.

[Former Proud Canadian]

Re post 6. You are absolutely correct. I don't think any world leader has spoken like this since the corporal who ran Germany in the late 30's.

We should take this clown at his word. War clouds are brewing.