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Ikonoklast

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7. Iran.

Sat Jan 14, 2012, 11:13 PM

Jan 2012

It is too bad that their revolution led them to a theocracy instead of freedom.

I feel sorry that the Iranian people haven't been succesful in overthrowing those old men with bushy beards afraid of the entire world.

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Iran sends rare letter to U.S. over killed scientist [View all] Little Tich Jan 2012 OP

Who is more believable in this case? Kaleko Jan 2012 #1

I kinda hate to say this, but probably the Israelis this time. AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #3

Certainly--but I'll bet they didn't leave so much as a fingerprint. MADem Jan 2012 #9

My money is on Iranian insiders of the current government. Behind the Aegis Jan 2012 #17

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #21

I agree. meti57b Jan 2012 #22

It still seems to be the most likely possibility to me, too. nt AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #53

Israel should fight their own wars and leave us out. They have the soldiers, the weapons, and the alfredo Jan 2012 #35

That I can agree with 100%. nt AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #52

regardless of who did it, it's a craven criminal act.... mike_c Jan 2012 #2

Yeah. AverageJoe90 Jan 2012 #4

That's not impossible, either--the old "Two birds with one stone" trick. NT MADem Jan 2012 #10

Scientists aren't free of ethical responsibilities bananas Jan 2012 #15

So what knowledge do you think people should be killed over learning? boppers Jan 2012 #19

"...Secretary of State Hilary Clinton denied responsibility..." unkachuck Jan 2012 #5

This is a Mossad action wtmusic Jan 2012 #6

Iran. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #7

its not the revolution that was 'too bad', that would be the us/uk coup that happened in 1953 Bodhi BloodWave Jan 2012 #18

Yeah, we keep hearing about that. Should everyone still be mad at what happened in the 40s and 50s? stevenleser Jan 2012 #39

That event was what started the path at which we are at today Bodhi BloodWave Jan 2012 #42

It's not the defining moment. It's nothing but an excuse used by religious fascists and their stevenleser Jan 2012 #48

Thats your opinion and its your right to have it, I obviously disagree Bodhi BloodWave Jan 2012 #49

They likely would have by now, but the demonizing, threats, and sanctions etc. make it... dougolat Jan 2012 #24

Israel did it. Key words "to the best of his knowledge." aka plausible deniability. Sirveri Jan 2012 #8

Define "lose" Scootaloo Jan 2012 #16

Produce the evidence Samantha Jan 2012 #11

Agreed. cstanleytech Jan 2012 #13

Our history of covert action provides some evidence for suspition, at least, no? nt dougolat Jan 2012 #26

Last time I looked though suspicion isnt proof cstanleytech Jan 2012 #32

There is plenty of evidence ronnie624 Jan 2012 #28

You are totally mistaken Samantha Jan 2012 #30

Proof-shmoof. When Isreali planes bombed Syrian nuclear facility killing dozens Fool Count Jan 2012 #44

That's not evidence. When there is a bombing, REAL evidence is left. stevenleser Jan 2012 #38

Really? Do tell. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #40

Your post isnt even enough for reasonable suspicion. nt stevenleser Jan 2012 #41

I didn't just pull my accusations out of thin air. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #47

So Iran gets busted with a lame-ass plan on the Saudi ambassador's life Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #12

My thoughts, as well. Wait Wut Jan 2012 #25

How critical was this scientist's job? If he wasn't critical to their mission, he alfredo Jan 2012 #36

Right! so "lame-ass" it smells fishy nt dougolat Jan 2012 #27

And not a shred of evidence has been produced. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #29

Why would anyone produce evidence before the trial begins? Robb Jan 2012 #50

I suppose no one would, but I don't expect any. ronnie624 Jan 2012 #51

They don't call the CIA the company for nothing. They are an international criminal enterprise. Monk06 Jan 2012 #14

Bullshit leftynyc Jan 2012 #20

Iran hangs their homosexuals? Lionel Mandrake Jan 2012 #33

Israel’s False Flag Operation Against Iran JohnyCanuck Jan 2012 #23

I think it was the People’s Mujahadeen Organization of Iran (MEK) with possible help from Israel. nt hack89 Jan 2012 #31

I think you are right. JohnyCanuck Jan 2012 #34

Why would you say that if the Iranians themselves are accusing the CIA? stevenleser Jan 2012 #37

Frankly I don't believe anything the official Israeli or US gov't sources JohnyCanuck Jan 2012 #45

Because the Iranian government doesn't want to admit hack89 Jan 2012 #46

Job opening! Check Iran listings in craigslist.org.ir truthisfreedom Jan 2012 #43