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March 4, 2009 8:53 AM

Iranian Leader: Israel A "Cancerous Tumor"

Posted by Leily Lankarani
(AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (seen at left in a file photo) on Wednesday called Israel a "cancerous tumor" on the verge of collapse.

Speaking at a conference in support of Palestinians, attended by most of the various factions from the territories in Israel and representatives from other Middle East states, Khamenei said "all those who have a legitimate stake in the territory of Palestine, including Muslims, Christians and Jews should choose their own system of government in a general referendum."

Opening the international conference in Tehran, Khamenei also said that by supporting Israel President Obama was taking the same path as his predecessor, George W. Bush.

"Even the new president of America, who came to office with the slogan of bringing change from the policies of the Bush administration, avows an unconditional commitment to Israel's security, which means defending state terrorism, defending injustice and oppression and defending a 22-day long massacre of hundreds of Palestinian men, women and children," said Khamenei.

He added that all those "who advocate a pragmatic approach to Israel, those who succumbed to surrender and compromise with the usurpers," should realize their mistake.
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by singinrick09 March 5, 2009 7:34 PM EST
Read Ezekiel chapters 38 an 39 folks, and know what's eventually going to happen over there. Russia (Rosh) will be involved along with Persia (Iran) in an all out attack on Israel. But Israel will prevail.

Stay tuned!
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by singinrick09 March 5, 2009 7:32 PM EST
Islam and its radical leaders such as Ahmagonnajihad are the only cancer tumors......their poison spreads like an agressive form of deadly cancer that won't stop until the host is dead.
Posted by dmhphils

"Ahmagonnajihad'---LOL!! That's hilarious!!! Good one man.

I had "AhmadeniNUTJOB" as one before...but I really like yours.

That is hilarious!!!!
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by singinrick09 March 5, 2009 7:28 PM EST
It's not a coincidence that maniac world dicator lunatics like Ahmadenijad and leftists here in America echo each other when it comes to Israel.

Not a coincidence at all. Leftists have the same totalitarian world view that Muslim fundamentalists do, especially atheist leftists.

Reason being is simple:

Atheists don't want Israel to exist (it actually drives them nuts!) because each day Israel exists their atheism is proven wrong and the Bible continues to prove itself right (since the Bible predicted that Israel would be reborn in the last days, as it has been)

Muslims hate Israel because their Quran calls for the annihilation of the Jewish people and Christians. So each day Israel and the Jewish people exist their QURAN is proven wrong.

So is it really a shocker that leftists,(especially the atheist type) and Muslim fundamentalists share the same world view?

Shouldn't be folks!
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by philabias March 5, 2009 7:15 PM EST
yea AND MOHAMMED WAS A HEMIROID ON THE BACKSIDE OF HISTORY!
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by joule18 March 5, 2009 3:51 PM EST
Sadly, while the Europeans were talking to Iran and negotiating on our behalf, Iran is very close to going nuclear and Obama doesn't have the stomach or incentive to do anything about it.

The $900M given to Gaza will be used to rearm and incite violence. They never rebuild or do anything constructive to help their population with good, productive changes.

It must be a burden to allow hatred for a small number of people who have a very small state among many Arab nations to dominate your thought processes. Jordan should take their refugees back and the Palesttenian problem would go away.
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by luke_4u March 5, 2009 3:47 PM EST
Long live Israel. Nuke Iran, as well as all militant muslims.
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by gunnerv1 March 5, 2009 12:41 PM EST
....And Iran is a festering pus mound on the anus of a deranged camel
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by gunnerv1 March 5, 2009 12:36 PM EST
.... And Iran is a festering pus mound on the anus of a deranged camel.
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by VTchemist March 5, 2009 11:17 AM EST
I want to believe that Islamic Iran could be peaceful. I want to believe my children might see peace in Jerusalem. But then we have the flaming rhetoric from Khamene. Oh, the hypocrisy of Islamic leaders!

Consider the events of Black September in Jordan (1970). Why does Khamene not urge Muslim's to clean their own houses of intolerance first before confronting others?

Of course, it's much easier to blame Israel for everything.
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by factsearcher March 5, 2009 10:51 AM EST
Thus the problem is clear to see. Instead of reaching out a hand in peace a fist is clenched in hatred.

I do not recall Israel sponsoring bombings across the globe or flying jets in to the world trade center.


Posted by troglobyte

Well stated.
Unless you are a born and raised muslim fanatic (let me make clear not all muslim are fanatic extremist)... I do not
comprehend why in the world you would side to the violent extremist s who are vowing for your own destruction (unless you convert) and more importantly:
they have proven with their actions-kidnappings, bombing of many buildings, malls, schools,churches, cars, cafes, putting their own children to be suicide bombers, assasinations in cold blood, etc-
that they are the ones that are satanic, evil intended and very narrow minded to say the least in the conquest for domination.
I just dont get it. Why the average good person could give these people the right to do what they do and to perform such actions....and be supported by you.
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by factsearcher March 5, 2009 10:30 AM EST
Finally!! the iranian government had the balls to publicly announce the real intentions of their nuclear weapon program. Not that we didnt know...the world has known...the best CIA's in the world have been telling us what their intentions are since 9/11!
But for godsake, it cannot be! Their ultimate motive is global domination and elimination of Israel and from there the West and whoever is not sold on extreme fanatism!!!!!! NOOOOOOO! That cannot be it! CIA must be wrong!
Well ladies and gentlemen.. there you have it in Khomeinis own words...
Even Saudi Arabia is worried!
Iran and Russia seem to be one of the few ones (there are more of course...u know who u are) laughing out loud!
Years of putting a blindfold or looking the other way has brought us to a tight situation.
Let us thank Bush, British government, France, UN for this very real and present threat to us.
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by pensacola8-2009 March 5, 2009 8:55 AM EST
I am sick of CBS printing this type of stuff.

Media Toxicity will never allow the economy to prosper or world relations to improve.
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by blitzder March 5, 2009 5:16 AM EST
Most Jews don't care to live in ISRAEL, according to the 'Enterprise Institute'. Most Jews have their homes in US/Europe and only go the Israel for a few months.

The world pays a heavy price in terms of security and disruptions, not to mention the massive US aid of 20 billion dollars/year, so that a few Jews can vacation in their COTTAGE in Israel for a few months a year.
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by karlimhof March 5, 2009 4:41 AM EST
there is some truth in comparing israel to a cancer. since the forced founding of the jewish state at the exclusive expense of the local inhabitants (lost land, homes, exiled), there has been nothing but conflict. israeli policies of continued territorial expansion on other peoples land since 1967 created modern terrorism in ME which did not exist before the rogue state's caesarian birth.

the cancer has continually spread in not only violence, but also economically. Billions of hard-earned american tax dollars are wasted on illegal settlements, modern armaments, lost trade with muslim countries - and even our citizens have been led to believe that the conflict is between "good and evil" or "judeo-christian against islam", when in effect it is all about a people calling for their independence and their land.
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by cbsantispin March 4, 2009 11:03 PM EST
Iranian Leader: Israel A "Cancerous Tumor"

Statements like this from Iran is why Israel enjoys support even in cases where it probably should not. Iran is as undiplomatic, provocative and politically incorrect as it gets! Iran rubs other the wrong way with its abrasive rhetoric.
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by dmhphils March 4, 2009 6:40 PM EST
Posted by dafras at 3:37 PM : Mar 4, 2009

Sorry, but you have it ARSE BACKARDS......and it appears you have the virus......and got it bad......matter of fact...you are terminal.
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by dmhphils March 4, 2009 6:38 PM EST
Islam and its radical leaders such as Ahmagonnajihad are the only cancer tumors......their poison spreads like an agressive form of deadly cancer that won't stop until the host is dead.
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by enriquecaliente March 4, 2009 6:36 PM EST
Understand that these people are not the brightest. They live in the past and will never advance past what they are. To call them restarted is an insult to humanity.
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by mjlewis6 March 4, 2009 4:22 PM EST
As long as Israel was CREATED by the UN....there is an opportunity for Palestine to be created by the UN but WITHOUT terrorist organizations willing to fight a civil war over the bodies of the Palestinians....

Let the EU Geneva plan work if Israel will NOT deal with the PLO or Hamas...
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by ___One_American___ March 4, 2009 12:55 PM EST
Hillary Clinton and radical Iranian leaders are sounding too similar...
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