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Iran To America: Stop Worrying About Us, Your Government Is About To

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by Tyler Durden
Jul 18, 2017 3:10 PM

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Authored by Darius Shahtahmasebi via TheAntiMedia.org,

Iranian officials have struck back at the Trump administrationsverbal attackson Iran, suggesting the U.S. should worry
about its own domestic problems before turning a critical eye towards them.Accordingtoal-Monitor, an arguablypro-
Tehranmedia site:

"Iranian officials have condemned US Secretary of Defense James Mattis for calling for regime change in Iran. During an
interview with ahigh school newspaper, Mattis saidUS relations with Tehranwill have to wait until the Iranian people can
get rid of this theocracy.

He also referred to Iran as the most destabilizing influence in the Middle East. The interview, published June 20, went
viral July 10 and was picked up by a number of English-language media outlets.

Mattis statements reek of hypocrisy considering the mostextreme theocraciesin the Middle East continue to maintain
close relationships with the U.S. as the U.S. singles out Iran because of its independent foreign policyinterests.

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According toal-Monitor, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan responded to Mattis comments on July 11.
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According toal-Monitor, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan responded to Mattis comments on July 11.

Instead of makingdecisions for other countries,he said,the secretary of defense and the American ruling party
better think about their own domestic issues and review the causes of the collapse of its administration in the not
too distant future.

There are a number of prevailing problems that come to mind when one thinks of the issues plaguing Americas domestic
culture, fromrampant brutalityimposed by its police forces to risinginequality, staggeringdebt,and the fact that the country
elected aracist,misogynistic,warmongeringtycoon as its president.
Irans foreign ministry spokesman, Bahram Ghassemi, also responded to Mattiss comments, statingTerrorism and
extremism in the region and the world have roots inAmericas ill-considered policies.Rejecting the claim that Iran
sponsors terrorism, he warned that the region would not forget what the U.S. did toFallujahandHaditha. In 2004, U.S. Marines
heavily bombarded Fallujah, and the effects of this assault are still plaguing the local population in the form of dramatic
increases in cancer and infant mortality rates.

The people and government of Iran also havent forgotten what America has done in the last century, let alone the last
decade. Iran stillremembersthat the CIAoverthrewits democratically elected leader in 1953, and this is why the countrys
leaderscontinue to referto the U.S. as the Great Satan. It is largely because of this 1953 interference that Iran became such an
autocratically ruled country; the 1979 revolution was a result of the peoples desire to overthrow the American-backed Shah,
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, abrutal dictator. And yet even Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hasopenly admittedthat the U.S. is
looking to try the exact same strategy again by supporting elements inside Iran in order to oust its current leadership.
Though Iran is hardly democratic by many standards, the countrydid boastover a 70 percent voter turnout in its most
recent elections. By comparison, the U.S.barely gets over 50 percentelection afterelection. A country where roughly half of
its eligible voters dont vote at all has little standing to criticize or attempt to interfere in any country in the world in the name of
democracy especially one that enjoys greater democratic participation than the U.S. does.
Irans responses to Mattiss comments are ultimately somewhat well-founded. The U.S. should have no say in the internal
politics of Iran (or Russia and Syria for that matter) and should at least address its own shortcomings before itgoes on a global
crusade to force countries into submission.

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Even if all of the charges against Iran the Trump administration continues to present are true, it does not absolve the U.S. of its
own culpability in thevery same allegations it hurls at Iran, nor does it absolve Americasallies, who continue to wreak havoc
across the Middle East.

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Fartboxbuffet Jul 18, 2017 3:13 PM

Exactly right how can a house divided against itself stand

Truther Fartboxbuffet Jul 18, 2017 3:20 PM

Mattis: "Iran terrorizes us in their own country."

What a fucking joke.

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The Wizard Truther Jul 18, 2017 3:22 PM

Don't we realize the Deep State doesn't influence elections or heads of state in other countries.

Croesus The Wizard Jul 18, 2017 3:44 PM

Once again, our "enemies" tell the truth.

FrozenGoodz Croesus Jul 18, 2017 3:45 PM

Iran - 1
US - 0

Bill of Rights FrozenGoodz Jul 18, 2017 3:46 PM

Dump cunt post...

remain calm Truther Jul 18, 2017 3:24 PM

The world knows the USA is set to collapse. However, it is stupid to torment a dying wounded animal given that it
can still kill you.

Countrybunkererd remain calm Jul 18, 2017 3:31 PM

I believe that is the only reason why war hasn't yet started. I think there are people watching to see what the
dying animal does so they can shoot it in the head if necessary and hope for the best.

Croesus Countrybunkererd Jul 18, 2017 3:46 PM

The "Deep State" won't go down without a major fight.

I hope I live long enough to see these bastards tortured and killed.

They deserve no mercy.

GUS100CORRINA Truther Jul 18, 2017 3:28 PM

Iran To America: Stop Worrying About Us, Your Government Is About To Collapse

My response:When ever there is any arrogant Iranian discourse, my only true comfort comes when I read the Bible
to see how it all ends. The Bible says that GOD is going to LAY WASTE to this these peope and they have no clue
because they have never read the only book that really matters and that can change their destiny from a path of
utter destruction.
Truly sad.

By the way, whenever we see this kind of discourse coming from Iran, it is a sign that America is winning and these
people are operating in a spirit of fear.

Akzed GUS100CORRINA Jul 18, 2017 3:31 PM

There are no biblical prophecies about Iran/Persia that have yet to be fulfilled.

Edward Morbius Akzed Jul 18, 2017 3:44 PM

All prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus death and resurrection, when they are understood properly.

Erek Fartboxbuffet Jul 18, 2017 3:21 PM

U.S. Congress:
Never under estimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

HoyeruNew Jul 18, 2017 3:15 PM

Iran has more parties than the fake 2 party system that USA has, so Iran is decidedly MORE "democratic"(whatever
that really means) than the fake USA is.

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MillionDollarButter HoyeruNew Jul 18, 2017 3:22 PM

Yeah, but the grand poobah who decides what parties are allowed isn't a TV exec, so it is totally unfair. /sarc

Truther HoyeruNew Jul 18, 2017 3:22 PM

Right on. How many countries has Iran invaded in the last 225 Years vs. the U.S?

Your answer should be the jaw drop.

null Truther Jul 18, 2017 3:45 PM

Argentina for one ... Syria ...

null HoyeruNew Jul 18, 2017 3:41 PM

So you think that backroom deals between the parties After the election are more democratic than giving the voters
a clearer choice up front is more democratic, interesting.

jamesmmu Jul 18, 2017 3:15 PM

Russian Translator At Donald Trump Jr.s Meeting Was An FBI Agent Under Robert Mueller/An Obama Translator!!
Mueller Must Step Aside As Special Counsel!
http://investmentwatchblog.com/russian-translator-at-donald-trump-jr-s-m...

Chupacabra-322 jamesmmu Jul 18, 2017 3:18 PM

Step aside.

How about Arrested?

Oh wait!
We're
Tyrannically Lawless.

Mikeyyy jamesmmu Jul 18, 2017 3:24 PM

Did you even read the article you linked to? It contradicts the headline about 2 sentences in. You rightwing
nutballs are too stupid to even be alive on the planet. I wonder how you even remember to draw breath. I sure as
hell hope you don't vote.

forestgump227 Jul 18, 2017 3:16 PM

Mattis just another bitch boy of the jooz. Never been married or had a girlfriend! He reeks of being a blackmailed
homosexual like Obama

null forestgump227 Jul 18, 2017 3:46 PM

Takes a bitch-boy to know one.
So, do tell ...

Edward Morbius Jul 18, 2017 3:16 PM

Yes, all that stuff, ... AND... there are no homosexuals in Iran!

Chupacabra-322 Jul 18, 2017 3:16 PM

Iran just "Red Pilled" us.

Father hristmas Jul 18, 2017 3:16 PM

He's dead, Jim.

Bill of Rights Jul 18, 2017 3:17 PM

Gee did Susan Rice and Valerie Jarrett and other Muslim operatives in the Obama administration tell them this?

illuminatus Jul 18, 2017 3:19 PM

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illuminatus Jul 18, 2017 3:19 PM
No Iran, the people in power here will blow up the whole fucking world rather than going down themselves.

Schmuck Raker Jul 18, 2017 3:20 PM

Sort of like one of those PSAs from The Church of Latter-Day Saints.

They are right, but it's creepy.

Gordon_Gekko Jul 18, 2017 3:20 PM

Whoever said democracy (tyranny of the majority) is the best system? Why do we unquestioningly accept such labels
to be good for us in the first place? I tell you democracy has done nothing for me till date - NOTHING. Everything is
still HELL.

directaction Jul 18, 2017 3:20 PM

Iran is correct.
As usual.

NickPeeMe Jul 18, 2017 3:21 PM

The collapse began long before Trump but he will be remembered as the father of all collapse. They wanted to have
some dumb fuck to blame, Trump is perfect.

FreeShitter NickPeeMe Jul 18, 2017 3:34 PM

The art of the collapse, top seller Im told, yuuuge and wonderful.

DOGGONE Jul 18, 2017 3:21 PM

no
No
NO
http://patrick.net/?p=1223928
We the people don't look at our histories!

roadhazard Jul 18, 2017 3:24 PM

Trump = the art of the uniter.

StephenHopkins Jul 18, 2017 3:24 PM

We have a lot of house cleaning to do here. Sweep the DeepState out of CONgress. Drain the spy agencies. Shrink
the overall size and scope of the federal footprint, especially FDA, AMA, education: To start.

cherry picker Jul 18, 2017 3:24 PM

Time for a regime change in usa. drain the swamp.

Maybe Iran will help.

Stormtrooper cherry picker Jul 18, 2017 3:40 PM

We're ready. Just waiting for that advance Executive Pardon from the Donald that will give us some cover. Could
make for an ugly two weeks in Washington, D.C. during the process.

JustPrintMoreDuh Jul 18, 2017 3:24 PM

zing

Sonny Brakes Jul 18, 2017 3:25 PM

When you're right, you're right.

Too-Big-to-Bail Jul 18, 2017 3:25 PM

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OMG, is it that obvious to other countries we're about to collapse?

Ricki13th Too-Big-to-Bail Jul 18, 2017 3:34 PM

Everyone knows this except ignorant Americans who still think everything is awesome, sad!

null Ricki13th Jul 18, 2017 3:44 PM

Awesomer, not necessarily awesome.
Jealous?

Fartboxbuffet Jul 18, 2017 3:26 PM

Watch why you never want to meet these lawless cops or their k9s on youtube channel is highimpactflix give you a
picture of the state of the usa fukin cops lettin dogs go on people in cuffs tore one guys calf muscle righr out flesh
hanging out of dogs mouth its fukin unreal

truthseeker47 Jul 18, 2017 3:28 PM

Seems like Iran does not understand American politics at all, and they are believing the Fake News. How
disappointed they will be when America is Great Again! Worldwide respect for America has already been improving
since the day Trump got elected. But don't bother to tell America's enemies that; they won't believe it, and that
includes most democrats.

Fartboxbuffet truthseeker47 Jul 18, 2017 3:32 PM

Baaa haa you drink the kool aid to it aint jim jones kool aid its donald drumph kool aid lol just as bad as hilary kool
aid lol wasnt drumph on 60 min o i think the clintons are great people i think hilary has done a faboulous joblol

WTFUD truthseeker47 Jul 18, 2017 3:35 PM

When you're looking around the poker table for the patsy and can't find him . . . It's YOU bud!

Ricki13th Jul 18, 2017 3:29 PM

Hmmm some foreshadowing of what's to come when he states:the secretary of defense and the American
ruling party better think about their own domestic issues and review the causes of the collapse of its
administration in the not too distant future.

WTFUD Jul 18, 2017 3:30 PM

Mattis is a Nut-Job in the same mould as McInsane. With the Treasury quiet of late as Goldman Sucks pillages, any
expectations i had for President Trump have gone down the Swanee.

Restless Boomers Jul 18, 2017 3:31 PM

Trump is a stupid party boy for the Jews.

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