The Iran Controversy

[The Gaffer]

Originally Posted by Lief Erikson

One thing I can't understand is the motive for making those statements.

Here goes.

Firstly, the West is identified as the oppressor of Muslims. Whether that is deserved or not, it is a fact that we are identified as such. Let's not go into the centuries of back-story, but it's worth pointing out that recent events (invading a Muslim country to steal its oil - don't start arguing, that's what they believe) don't exactly contradict this belief.

Secondly, Palestine. Vivid, Muslim suffering on a daily, and ethnic, basis. Don't forget they were kicked out of their homeland to make room for Israel. Easy mark there with the old ladies and children.

Thirdly, read your 1984. War is Peace; Ignorance is Strength. What do politicians do when they run out of ideas? They rattle sabres, declare war on something that everybody hates. We ought to be familiar with that stunt by now