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Axis of Evil
Rafsanjani misunderestimates...
2002-08-17
Former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani here Friday recounted US' weak spots, including its worsening economic situation, saying Washington's 'adventurism' in the aftermath of the September 11 terror attack was rooted in that country's internal problems. "America's moves are arising from its weakness. Let's not make a horrendous ogre out of America to frighten people in vain," he told worshipers at the weekly Friday prayers. "America's adventurism is not rooted in the September 11 event; it is rather related to that country's fundamental problems at home. Thus, the September incident is only a pretext for the US to achieve its goals."
So there we have it. The war on terror is only a pretext for attaining hegemonistic goals. All that democracy stuff's a crock. In fact, Merkins are yearning for communism theocratic rule, rule by pious, God-fearning men, men with turbans, men with automatic weapons. Only in that manner can Merka achieve the prosperity and domestic tranquility that is Iran's...
Posted by:Fred Pruitt

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