Iran Ayatollah: 'Death to America' refers to US policies

[cigaretteman]

The slogan "Death to America" is not aimed at the American people, but rather American policies, Iran's supreme leader said in comments reported on his official website Tuesday.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei discussed the slogan while meeting with Iranian students ahead of the anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran on Nov. 4, 1979. Militant students stormed the compound and took 52 Americans hostage for 444 days.

The two countries have had no diplomatic relations since then. However, current President Hassan Rouhani has made efforts to improve relations, including a landmark nuclear agreement reached with world powers this past summer.

Khamenei says the "aim of the slogan is not death to American people. The slogan means death to U.S. policies and arrogance." The slogan has "strong support" In Iran, he said.

Khamenei and hard-liners in the Iranian government remain deeply suspicious of the United States and view its policies a threat to the country.

He reiterated his warning that the U.S. is not to be trusted despite the nuclear deal reached with the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany. The agreement promises Tehran relief from crippling economic sanctions in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program.

He said the U.S. "will not hesitate" if given a chance to destroy Iran. "The nature of the U.S. attitude is continuation of the same hostile aims from the past, and the nation will not forget this," Khamenei said.

http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news...cle_9cce460c-e16e-50b3-a833-18a23ddd4ee0.html

 

[moral_victory]

He said the U.S. "will not hesitate" if given a chance to destroy Iran.

There might even be a few people chomping at the bit to do so.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

[QUOTE="cigaretteman, post: 1130213, member: 82"

He reiterated his warning that the U.S. is not to be trusted despite the nuclear deal reached with the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany. The agreement promises Tehran relief from crippling economic sanctions in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program.

He said the U.S. "will not hesitate" if given a chance to destroy Iran. "The nature of the U.S. attitude is continuation of the same hostile aims from the past, and the nation will not forget this," Khamenei said.

http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news...cle_9cce460c-e16e-50b3-a833-18a23ddd4ee0.html[/QUOTE]

Can anyone argue that he is incorrect?

 

[22*43*51]

Khamenei says the "aim of the slogan is not death to American people."

RRrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigghhtttttttt.......

 

[22*43*51]

Can anyone argue that he is incorrect?

Likely because Iran cannot be trusted.

 

[swagsurfer02]

Well of course it's the policies and not her people. What past historical evidence would make you think they wish physical harm to anyone?

 

[THE_DEVIL]

Likely because Iran cannot be trusted.

Nor can the US

 

[The Tradition]

I don't think he's being insincere about this. But we'd have to implement Sharia law in order for the calls for death to America to end.

 

[22*43*51]

Nor can the US

Don't forget to roll up your prayer rug.

 

[naturalmwa]

Is this like saying "my bad" to those hostages 35 years late. It was just a misunderstanding by those literalists students who don't get hyperbole. What's next? The ayatollah apology tour? One thing is sure, Obama is teaching him right.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

Don't forget to roll up your prayer rug.

That's funny.
good one.

That mentality is exactly why we as a country can not be trusted. Don't pay attention to the underlying issue, just throw out crap to deflect from the hard truths you don't want to think about. Don't worry though, you are not alone as their are millions of folks who think as you do.

 

[TexMichFan]

He could probably word his opposition to American policies better. Needs to hire a PR firm.

 

[ottumwan in tx]

He could probably word his opposition to American policies better. Needs to hire a PR firm.

oh well, it's not going to work anyway, America has been saying for years we are against the policies of Obama and bush before him, and all we get is insulted and hammered by the new world order.

 

[22*43*51]

That's funny.
good one.

That mentality is exactly why we as a country can not be trusted. Don't pay attention to the underlying issue, just throw out crap to deflect from the hard truths you don't want to think about. Don't worry though, you are not alone as their are millions of folks who think as you do.

Your mentality of siding with a terrorist supporting country is more disturbing.

You're a self-loather that is going to bat for the other guy.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

Your mentality of siding with a terrorist supporting country is more disturbing.

You're a self-loather that is going to bat for the other guy.

Redundant post is redundant. Please see my last post to you for my response to this post of yours

 

[slieb85]

Redundant post is redundant. Please see my last post to you for my response to this post of yours

It's beyond his mental capabilities to understand what you are saying.

Both countries are clearly wrong in many ways in this situation, neither country will blink. I "support" the US, because this is my country, but if we maintained a different attitude toward Iran (think let them be and don't try to oust their government if they let their guard down), perhaps we could change their attitudes toward us too. But, it won't happen, because so many view them as this bogeyman.

 

[cigaretteman]

Your mentality of siding with a terrorist supporting country is more disturbing.

You're a self-loather that is going to bat for the other guy.

As has often been said, one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter. Do you find it surprising that, to some countries, the U.S. might appear to be the largest supporter of terror in the world?

 

[B1GDeal]

This isn't sincere, but it is the first softening on the view towards the US by him or the hardline leadership in power there. Perhaps there is some change in the winds.

 

[22*43*51]

As has often been said, one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter. Do you find it surprising that, to some countries, the U.S. might appear to be the largest supporter of terror in the world?

So you're are now defending Hezbollah?

 

[22*43*51]

Redundant post is redundant. Please see my last post to you for my response to this post of yours

I get it.

In your mind Iran has been victimized by the US.

 

[TJ8869]

Khamenei later added, "But just to be clear, we still want to annihilate Israel. That shit is totally on."

 

[86Hawkeye]

[QUOTE="cigaretteman, post: 1130213, member: 82"

He reiterated his warning that the U.S. is not to be trusted despite the nuclear deal reached with the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany. The agreement promises Tehran relief from crippling economic sanctions in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program.

He said the U.S. "will not hesitate" if given a chance to destroy Iran. "The nature of the U.S. attitude is continuation of the same hostile aims from the past, and the nation will not forget this," Khamenei said.

http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news...cle_9cce460c-e16e-50b3-a833-18a23ddd4ee0.html

Can anyone argue that he is incorrect?[/QUOTE]

I can.

If the US wanted to destroy Iran it could have done so a long time ago.

 

[Mattski]

[QUOTE="cigaretteman, post: 1130213, member: 82"

He reiterated his warning that the U.S. is not to be trusted despite the nuclear deal reached with the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany. The agreement promises Tehran relief from crippling economic sanctions in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program.

He said the U.S. "will not hesitate" if given a chance to destroy Iran. "The nature of the U.S. attitude is continuation of the same hostile aims from the past, and the nation will not forget this," Khamenei said.

http://www.nonpareilonline.com/news...cle_9cce460c-e16e-50b3-a833-18a23ddd4ee0.html

Can anyone argue that he is incorrect?[/QUOTE]
What a ridiculously stupid question. Can anyone argue that the Ayatollah is incorrect? Why yes it's pretty simple actually. The US could destroy his country anytime we want and that hasn't changed dating back to the hostage taking back in 79. The fact we didn't then and haven't since proves you and all the other death to America folks just don't get it.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

I get it.

In your mind Iran has been victimized by the US.

Victimized is an incorrect word. We corrupted their country along with most of the countries we try to inflict our views on. You are ignoring history if you think any country should trust us.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

Can anyone argue that he is incorrect?

What a ridiculously stupid question. Can anyone argue that the Ayatollah is incorrect? Why yes it's pretty simple actually. The US could destroy his country anytime we want and that hasn't changed dating back to the hostage taking back in 79. The fact we didn't then and haven't since proves you and all the other death to America folks just don't get it.[/QUOTE]
So because we can destroy their country in a minute they should trust the US? And you actually typed my question was stupid? Secondly, as to your aspersions that I am complicit with Iran in wishing harm to my country only shows how intellectually lazy you are when digesting information.

 

[22*43*51]

Victimized is an incorrect word. We corrupted their country along with most of the countries we try to inflict our views on. You are ignoring history if you think any country should trust us.

Iran is a country that is clearly evil and has thousands of years of Human Rights abuse.

But, run to their defense if you wish.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

Iran is a country that is clearly evil and has thousands of years of Human Rights abuse.

But, run to their defense if you wish.

Link to me defending Iran?
Link to me saying they are a good government?

 

[cigaretteman]

Iran is a country that is clearly evil and has thousands of years of Human Rights abuse.

But, run to their defense if you wish.

Iran was one of the most enlightened countries in the Middle East and a flourishing democracy until the US led coup overthrew it and installed the authoritarian regime of the Shah. The Shah's oppression is exactly what led to the embrace of theocracy by the Iranian people. While the regime may be repressive and abusive of human rights, the people of Iran remain much more enlightened than most in the Middle East and many would love to embrace western culture and ideals if given the opportunity. Your view of the entire country as "evil" with "thousands of years of Human Rights abuse" demonstrates a blindness to history.

 

[22*43*51]

Iran was one of the most enlightened countries in the Middle East and a flourishing democracy until the US led coup overthrew it and installed the authoritarian regime of the Shah. The Shah's oppression is exactly what led to the embrace of theocracy by the Iranian people. While the regime may be repressive and abusive of human rights, the people of Iran remain much more enlightened than most in the Middle East and many would love to embrace western culture and ideals if given the opportunity. Your view of the entire country as "evil" with "thousands of years of Human Rights abuse" demonstrates a blindness to history.

Yes. Nothing but peace and tranquility up until 50 years ago.

 

[Mattski]

What a ridiculously stupid question. Can anyone argue that the Ayatollah is incorrect? Why yes it's pretty simple actually. The US could destroy his country anytime we want and that hasn't changed dating back to the hostage taking back in 79. The fact we didn't then and haven't since proves you and all the other death to America folks just don't get it.

So because we can destroy their country in a minute they should trust the US? And you actually typed my question was stupid? Secondly, as to your aspersions that I am complicit with Iran in wishing harm to my country only shows how intellectually lazy you are when digesting information.[/QUOTE]
The Ayatollah is making the case the US is evil and would destroy Iran if given the chance. His, and your, argument in this regard is laughable. He needs an enemy for Iranians to fixate on so they can continue to govern like is the 7th century.