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| Mahathir: US policy in Iraq, Iran prelude to 4th World War |
| 2006-06-08 |
| Remember, he was supposedly the epitome of Moderate Mulsim leaders. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday accused the United States of leading the world into another global conflict in which nuclear could be used. Mahathir said that the US-led invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, and Washington's threats to attack Iran over its nuclear programme were tantamount to a "fourth World War." He described the Cold War as the third World War. "Maybe this is an alarmist view ... but the fourth World War is already on and unless something is done, it will spread from Iraq and Afghanistan to Iran and beyond," said Mahathir, an outspoken critic of the West who had described the US as a "mass murderer" for its invasion of Iraq. He told reporters that what was more "frightening" was that nuclear weapons could be used in the new war. Mahathir said he was in Iran recently and was convinced that Iranians would not give up their right to a peaceful nuclear programme, which the US says is capable of building weapons. Iran insists it only wants to produce energy. Mahathir claimed the Iranians have trained 14,000 suicide bombers who "will not confine themselves to Iran," citing press reports which he did not identify. The Perdana Leadership Foundation, a non-governmental organization headed by Mahathir, will hold a three-day seminar from June 20 to call on world leaders to criminalize war. Among those attending are Dennis Halliday and Hans Von Sponeck, who both separately held the post of UN assistant secretary-general. Mahathir, who retired in 2003 after 22 years in power, said the only way to prevent war is to elect leaders who commit themselves to settling disputes through negotiations and not through killing and violence. "That to us is very primitive," he said. However, he showed sympathy with Iraqi insurgents who have killed hundreds of in their war against US troops. "Nobody should kill, but there are instances when people have no means to defend themselves. They don't have bombs???, they don't have rockets???, they are in fact defending themselves," he said. Source: China Daily |
| Posted by:anonymous5089 |
| #13 You know the [God-based] Left > America and only America is undeniably and unconditionally and unequivocally, but only PC and co-incidentally, to blame for the nuclear war the Failed Left wants to fight anyways Year 2015-2020 against anti/non-Socialist-Communist, non-OWG suborned, Fascist = HalfCommunist America = Amerikka!? |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2006-06-08 20:32 |
| #12 Mahathir is a moderate because he believes the ummah must build up their strength before attacking the infidels. |
| Posted by: ed 2006-06-08 12:50 |
| #11 Remember, he was supposedly the epitome of Moderate Mulsim leaders. Shortly after 9/11 I read a book (Islam Beyond Violence IIRC) that held him up as just that. Sadly, I'm not sure the book was wrong. |
| Posted by: Xbalanke 2006-06-08 12:47 |
| #10 He described the Cold War as the third World War. That's what I think history will finally call it. It was a global war against communist expansionism fought by the major powers through proxies. Korea and Vietnam were the two major conflicts with Central/South America and other small 'brushfire' conflicts in Africa and Asia. In places such as Korea and Cuba it's still lingering on with a up-tick in South America with socialists coming back into power. |
| Posted by: Steve 2006-06-08 12:34 |
| #9 We call the Cold War the Cold War. Phalking retards. |
| Posted by: Grealing Claling5844 2006-06-08 09:41 |
| #8 Just another recalcitrant. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2006-06-08 08:53 |
| #7 He was a loudmouthed troublemaker his entire time as PM of Malaysia. I always hoped we'd bitchslap him like he deserved but what happened was even better--we ignored him. That drove his lame wannabe butt slap berserk. He's just a second-class jerk who wants his betters to notice him--a bandarlog |
| Posted by: mac 2006-06-08 08:40 |
| #6 who had described the US as a "mass murderer" for its invasion of Iraq. I truly believe these muzzies know so little of history that they are not aware of the mass murder we can commit when properly aroused. Someone from the Japanese embassy should pay a visit and familiarize them on the alternative consequences of opposing versus playing ball with Uncle Sam. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2006-06-08 08:37 |
| #5 Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran are hardly the "world". This clown has delusions of grandeur. However, if he'd like to call it the US-Muzzie war, I'd be happy with that moniker. |
| Posted by: mcsegeek1 2006-06-08 08:03 |
| #4 What he really means is if this is settled through force we are going to lose, the way we are going to win is through 'negotiation' and gradually rolling back our opponent's advantage. That worked so well during the 1930s. |
| Posted by: Rob Crawford 2006-06-08 07:58 |
| #3 "Notice me! Notice me!" Mahatir screamed, stamping his tiny feet in impotent rage. "It's still my turn! My fifteen minutes aren't up yet! Why are you lavishing your attention on that Chavez bastard when it's me you really want? Damn you all, I'm important too! . . . |
| Posted by: Mike 2006-06-08 07:00 |
| #2 What he really means is if this is settled through force we are going to lose, the way we are going to win is through 'negotiation' and gradually rolling back our opponent's advantage. |
| Posted by: phil_b 2006-06-08 06:56 |
| #1 WWIV started on 9/11/01. Mahathir probably heard about it. Maybe even praised Allah for it at Friday prayers. |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2006-06-08 06:02 |