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Robert Spencer in PJ Media: Iran’s Parliament Says ‘Death to America’ Chant Is the ‘Symbol of the Islamic Republic’

Nov 3, 2015 5:38 am By Robert Spencer

Remember when John Kerry told us they didn’t really mean it? My latest in PJ Media:

Death-to-America

As he was concluding the calamitous nuclear agreement with Iran last summer, John Kerry asked the Iranians to cut out the “Death to America” chants. (This was not long before he told an astonished world that the chants did not really mean that the Iranian mullahs wanted to kill us.)

In yet another indication of just how disastrous the nuclear deal really is, the Iranians have not only rejected Kerry’s request, but are ramping up the genocidal rhetoric. On Monday, 192 of the 290 members of the Iranian Majlis (Parliament) declared:

The martyr-nurturing nation of Iran is not at all prepared to abandon the slogan of “Death to America” under the pretext of a nuclear agreement.

Remember: in an Islamic context, a “martyr” is not simply someone who dies for his faith. It is is someone who takes hold of the Qur’an’s promise of Paradise to those who “kill and are killed” for Allah (9:111). If the Iranian nation is “martyr-nurturing,” it is raising a generation of killers.

The assembled parliamentarians added that “Death to America” — which according to Agence France Presse is “chanted at the weekly Friday prayers in mosques and at protests” — had “turned into the symbol of the Islamic Republic and all struggling nations.”

Chanting “Death to America” is the “symbol of the Islamic Republic.” A communal desire to destroy the United States and commit mass murder of its citizens is the Islamic Republic of Iran’s very reason for being.

It is interesting to note that death is also the chief preoccupation of Iran’s hated Sunni rival, the Islamic State (ISIS), whose operatives have repeatedly addressed Americans with the boast:

We will win, for we love death more than you love life.

Both the Islamic State and Iran love death and wish to bring it to us; they just differ as to whether the coup de grace will be administered to us by Sunni or Shi’ite hands.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, whom AFP assures us is a “moderate,” tried to sell the chant as an expression of the legitimate frustration of the long-suffering Iranian people:

This slogan that is chanted is not a slogan against the American people. Our people respect the American people. But … the policies of the United States have been against the national interests of Iranian people (so) it’s understandable that people will demonstrate sensitivity to this issue.

“Sensitivity.” With this word, Rouhani demonstrates that he knows the right buttons to push to get the Western intelligentsia dancing to his bidding: tell them that if the U.S. just starts being nicer, all the frustration that boils over in these poor dears into “Death to America” chants will melt away.

Now that we have this Iran nuclear deal, we should expect an outpouring of good will from the Iranians, no? Well, not only did the majority of Iran’s parliamentarians just endorse “Death to America” as the “symbol of the Islamic Republic,” but Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the following on Sunday:

Contrary to certain people’s belief, the U.S. is the cause of the major portion of regional problems and is not part of the solution to the problems. Americans want to impose their views rather than solve problems. They want to impose 60 to 70 percent of their demands in talks and practically implement and impose the rest of their goals illegally. So what can such negotiations mean?

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  1. Matthieu Baudin says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 5:50 am

    And Adolf’s excessive and repetitive ranting against the Jews in Mein Kampf was widely accepted as theatre back in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s. Why shouldn’t we take them at their word?

    • mortimer says

      Nov 3, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      Negative nationalism feeds off of PARANOIA of the ‘the other’. Mohammed made both the Byzantines and the Persians bogeymen that had to be defeated by the righteous warriors of Allah.

      The entire Koran is filled with mockery, jeering, hatred, sneering and outright calls for murder. Islam is basically negative nationalism…us versus ‘them’…we’re great…they’re satans who must be destroyed.

  2. spot on says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 7:05 am

    Here is an open question for anyone. Europe is obviously in the process of Islamization with the complete co-operation of the EU and their conservative politicians. The future of the US is the same except that we are currently flooded with Christianized migrants coming from South America across our southern border. This and the oceans partially dilutes the Islamization process for us.

    Who is pushing Islamization and migration. The honest answer is that Conservative and Liberal politicians of most stripes including the UN are pushing migration and open borders. In Europe they are blaming one of the world’s richest people for using his money and influence to promote open borders. He is a person who grew up during WWII under Nazi control. I big multinational money interests here who don’t give a damn about America and they do “hire” politicians to support their views by directly funding their campaigns with $millions.

    Those that do not want to have Islam at on our door like Germany today will need to be in favor of shutting down our open border. This is the only way. All Democrat politicians want it open. With only a few exceptions, all Republican candidates have looked the other way on behalf of their donors and not their voters. At least one extremely large “conservative” lobbying entity has pushed Republicans unceasingly over the years for open borders to keep wages down.

    I submit to you that if we all do not put a stop to the push via Washington politicians for open borders, our future will be Islamic, the same as Europe.

  3. Joseph says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 9:37 am

    So let me get this straight. The chanting of “Death to America” includes the death, captivity and torture of American citizens wherever they can find them but they really don’t mean it and actually love American people. Given the fact that in Islam, muslims are better at killing fellow muslims and severely limiting and curtailing any freedoms; should we then be very afraid if they start marches proclaiming their love for America?

    • ballotcode says

      Nov 3, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      Given the fact that in Islam, muslims are better at killing fellow muslims and severely limiting and curtailing any freedoms; should we then be very afraid if they start marches proclaiming their love for America?

      I think that they’d be willing to put aside the killing of fellow Mohamedans [for a time] in order to kill Americans. Seems as though Al Queda is calling on daesh to do the same. The biggest criticism was the order in which the killing was to take place.

  4. Jay Boo says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 9:41 am

    These are the same Muslims who say, “we love America” when applying for refugee status.
    Merkel will soon find out the hard way that these ‘we love (fill-in-the blank)’ Muslims love only death.

    • JMB says

      Nov 3, 2015 at 3:55 pm

      Exactly, I just wish I could “up vote your comment”

  5. john spielman says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 10:10 am

    to quote islamaniacs; “we (muslims) love death like you (infidels ) love life”

  6. eduardo odraude says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 10:29 am

    What could more perfectly represent that the Iranian government has no positive purpose of its own, and that its fundamental purpose is destruction?

  7. Jeremiah says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Get the mosques. Don’t worry about the guilty. It is the teaching that has to be destroyed

    • Kathy Brown, Esq. says

      Nov 3, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      Amen to that.

      And as a 1st Amendment attorney I find no problem whatever with surveillance/closing down, of the mosques. Of course first we should yank islam’s ‘religious’ designation. It is political theory masquerading as faith. Into the bargain islamic calls to overthrow our gov’t. satisfies the 4-prong test for treasonous speech which is utterly w/o 1st Amendment protection.

      • Tanya says

        Nov 5, 2015 at 2:33 am

        Dear Ms. Kathy Brown,

        I second that! Are there enough people to take your excellent ideas and follow through?

        Since islam is not a religion, but a hateful and destructive ideology – are there Americans with the courage to do what you have suggested? I hope so.

        Blessings to you and everyone who undertakes this civilized crusade!

  8. Angemon says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, whom AFP assures us is a “moderate,”

    And the press wouldn’t lie to us, would they?

  9. Westman says

    Nov 3, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    “..We will win, for we love death more than you love life.”

    Are you certain that your wives and children will agree when you bring calamity upon them?

    And you are completely wrong. We support freedom with our lives, making beautiful art and music, developing science and industry, and generally making life worth living while you make life into a depression of slavery to Allah and men that belongs in the struggle of the 7th century. You are producing ugly video, ploting mahem, and making threats using technology that Islam failed to produce. Even your decades old attempt to create nuclear energy and bombs is a catchup effort.

    Where is your equivalent to Bollyworld? Death to X videos? The Indians are busy beautifying their country, eliminating the Caste system, and making real progress. They celebrate in beautuful clothes while the Ayatollah clothes Iranians in “rags and bags”.

    Be aware, there is no limit on what we will do to preserve our freedom when no other choice remains.

    • David A says

      Nov 4, 2015 at 1:25 am

      These Islamists will ultimately fail again. Why? IMV because no ideology based on killing anyone who does not accept “your” view, can suceed in production.

      Such a broken ideology is only good at destruction. Communism, like Jihadists, like “comunity organizers”, are very good at breaking things, yet horrible at building because their rule is dependent on breaking free will, and thus the ruled, their will enslaved, find it easier to be a dependent.

    • jatt says

      Nov 4, 2015 at 9:45 am

      Lol caste system is perfectly fine just not untouchability. I’m a Sikh but I have no problem with Persians slaughtering you cuckxitian. They are our cousins, blood is thicker than water

      How dare you talk of moral superiority after starving 100 of millions of Indians and overthrowing dozens of democracies since ww2.

      It will be a beautiful day when the last Anglo is put on a stake and burnt.

      • Edward says

        Nov 5, 2015 at 2:15 am

        “How dare you talk of moral superiority after starving 100 of millions of Indians and overthrowing dozens of democracies since ww2.”

        Typical, the world blames America, considering it a scapegoat by people who won’t even try to portend and improve relations amongst their own. This will happen when the sheep are scattered. Sheep who wills to live accordingly in one fold will survive best!

        And yes America had the God given right to defend itself in the past when other cultures tried to impede with its way of life…….jealously I say that because of its continuous achievements. That is the very reason why America always sees an influx of immigrants! Immigrants who don’t want to assimilate because the new incoming guests always consider themselves far superior than the new country’s host that welcomes them! How ungrateful these fools are!

        “It will be a beautiful day when the last Anglo is put on a stake and burnt.”

        I say you have a maligned mindset…….as a Christian I will continue praying for your obvious malaise recovery brother. I call you my brother because all of mankind that inhibits our Creator’s world is gifted the same “God’s Image” that is the center of our humanity existence!

        • Jatt says

          Nov 5, 2015 at 8:55 am

          Machine guns on the streets of India mow down poor women and children wherever the flag of your christian morality and democracy fly – Shaheed Udham Singh

      • Mathew Solo says

        Nov 5, 2015 at 3:21 am

        jatt

        What Ever We Practice We Will Become That…All Humans Are Related… Cousin…There Is Enough Evil For The Present…it does not need any more help…does it…Love…Not Hate…
        Is The Strength We Need.

        • Jatt says

          Nov 5, 2015 at 8:57 am

          It’s stupid to love people who want to destroy your society and rape/mix your tribe out of existence. And no America did not save the world in two world wars, have fun being lynched by Mexicans in your failing state.

      • Edward says

        Nov 5, 2015 at 10:38 am

        Jatt said, November 5, 2015 at 8:57 am

        “And no America did not save the world in two world wars, have fun being lynched by Mexicans in your failing state.”

        Jatt, you need professional help! In your mind you paint a miserable scenario. This view of yours manifests because of your ignorance.

        I’m going to repost this excerpt from my previous comment. If you do not get the gist of the thought you will continue hurting yourself!

        “Typical, the world blames America, considering it a scapegoat by people who won’t even try to portend and improve relations amongst their own. This will happen when the sheep are scattered. Sheep who wills to live accordingly in one fold will survive best!”

        If you continue blaming others the hurt will intensify!

        BTW, I’m of Mexican descent and don’t have the slightest propensity to commit of what’s embedded in your own mind.

        As a 7th generation Texan I feel we are doing fine…..the only future problem we have facing here is being caused by the very active Liberal politicians …the invisible enemy!

        • jatt says

          Nov 5, 2015 at 12:49 pm

          You don’t have the army, to hurt anyone anymore.

  10. Jeremiah says

    Nov 4, 2015 at 6:30 am

    What would be a declaration of war? An email from Hillary? Or can we take it that 100 million Iranians chanting Death to America would be better communication?

  11. jatt says

    Nov 4, 2015 at 9:48 am

    Thousands of Persians als gathered at the tomb of Cyrus shouting we are aryans we don’t worship an Arab. This happened Oct 29 no reports because the Jewish slaves aka christians here believe they are ‘aryans’ Lol

  12. Mathew Solo says

    Nov 4, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Our Nation Began…by People who just wanted to be People…They came from Countries where state religion for the most part drove them from all they had known to exist…they start a bold proposition…a government which would be answerable to its governed…Wow…Would It Work…Was It Worth It…
    Could It Survive…A Horrifying Civil War Cost more than ½ million lives of these people…It Tested This Governments Will to Survive Big Time…It Survived…These People Still Exist…Its Government Still Must Answer To The Governed…We helped the Entire Earth Survive two world wars…We Did Our Part To Help them end them…even though We Did Not Start Either War…We Gave Till It Hurt many times throughout History…and if most do not remember it…or for that matter care…that Is Part of Who We Are…We did not Solve all the world’s problems…But Certainly Did Not Cause all of them…for the most part we had a benign effect on our planet…though We Certainly had Potential to stand it on it’s ear…we just didn’t…Now there are Bullies…Coming at us from seemingly out of thin air…if we do not reign in Islam and Totalitarian Progressive Pushiness…They might get their way…though I hardly think they can imagine What That Would Mean to Rule People Who Just Wanted To Be People…are these people aware of This Combined Effort…to Use Their Own Free Way Of Life Against Them…
    Progressive Islam…Hum…let me mull it over … Can I get Back To You On This…Please…Thanks!

  13. Sh. N. says

    Nov 4, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    Undoubtedly most of the protesters were members of Islamic revolutionary guard corp.
    The main problem with Iranians is their sycophantic culture and their submission to anybody in power.
    As long as Islamic rulers are in powere, they will follow every single step of them even to a devastating war.
    They are not honest with themselves. They are not mature enough to take action to build a democracy. They wish others to fight for them to get to a better democratic state while they inevitably will fight for the sustenance of their own dictators.
    They are alaves who love their cruel masters and willingly fight against all those who have come to rescue them.
    There is no hope for this nation. I am one of them!

    • Mathew Solo says

      Nov 5, 2015 at 2:42 am

      Please don’t disallow Yourself any hope…You are alive and among so many other good hearted people…You are not alone in this…if You are of Persian heritage…You come from a very strong and accomplished People…one of the world ruling empires came through your ancestors…I know You Must
      Be Careful…what You say or Do under the present powers to be…I wish there was a magic button to
      just push and it would all be better for You…I and many People through out the World would sure
      Push that button for you…Keep Your Hope…No Matter What Happens…let it be a light to follow
      through any darkness…You Really Can Not Tell What Tomorrow may bring…hold tight to the light…
      remember what Your heart aches for when the time comes to make it happen.

    • Jeremiah says

      Nov 5, 2015 at 4:37 am

      Let’s not analyse this. The enemy is the teaching of the koran. We have known this for 1400 years but felt comfortable while Islam killed some 250 million Christians. So now we should be motivated enough to solve this problem.

  14. Mathew Solo says

    Nov 5, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Jatt

    Todavia Estoy Aqui…Mejor Que Nada……
    Certainly The Great Enigma…Constantly Contrary…How To Navigate…Up is Down…Right is Left…
    never mind Where We are Coming From…Where are We Heading…if We Can Not Learn To Rule Over
    Evil…Evil Will Rule Over Us…To Covet to Envy to Hate…is This All Our Precious Life Amounts To…
    We Can Not let a demon whisper in Our Mind…We All Have To Shake It Off and Go On…We Can Not Entertain It…It Will Consume Us… I wish you nothing but the best…sincerely.

    Earth To Jatt…Last Transmission…No More Anthropomorphic nor Theomorphic Communiqué.

    • jatt says

      Nov 5, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      The only way you can hurt us, is by making us laugh so hard our sides HURT.

  15. jatt says

    Nov 5, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    https://t.co/ODd1Cculhz

    This is all christians are, the original sjws that’s why they seem like such liberal fags even the ‘conservative’ ones.

    They don’t realize it’s an aberration, look up hagarism you imbeciles are committing civilizational suicide. Rome worshipped vedic devtas like Agni and Dyeus Pita (Zeus Patar)

    But keep worshipping esa blood and flesh, anglos are a bastard tribe of three anyway.

    Other euros waking up,

  16. Edward says

    Nov 6, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    “Death to America”

    If the Iranian nation is “martyr-nurturing,” it is raising a generation of killers” – Robert Spencer

    ENOUGH OF THIS! There must be an underlying root cause that promotes this death cult!

    Perhaps, the mohammad cult which seems to be a spinoff from Christianity tenet but perverted to suit the Bedouin cause to justify their marauding lifestyle that was prevalent during the ME “silk road” era when high crime was acceptable. Just by using Islam’s teachings of their creation account tells us of their innate brutality. Here is an example by contrast to explain their creation view of life.

    This website’s notions about creation tell us why Islam’s is the purveyor of barbarism.

    http://muslimmatters.org/2012/02/03/the-creation-of-man-as-mentioned-in-the-quran/
    Tag words: The “nutfah”, Man is a disputer, Man falls into disbelief and ingratitude and The “despicable” water,
    Note: Humankind love and compassion is completely absent in the Muslim world.

    The creation account (re: Book of Genesis) where the concept of being given a gift from a god that shares his “IMAGE” instills his LOVE from HIS first mankind creation throughout the of Adam and Eve’s subsequent progeny.

    While the Genesis creation account espouses LOVE, the Islamic religion does not view “the created in the Image of God” concept.

    http://www.iqrasense.com/allah/islamic-viewpoint-on-god-made-man-in-his-own-image.html

    The Catholic theologian, St. Augustine’s assertion that the human mind was the location of humanity, and thus the location of the image of God where the love attributes resides.

    In conclusion: The ME’s harsh environment, illiteracy, ignorance, superstition (*) and avarice have shaped the Muslim world that we know now. The founding of a benchmark now called Islam is nothing more than a document, being evolved through the many years, whose aim is to impose its adherents by mandating coercion to keep the psychologically stupefied believers to achieve all their evil objectives. Their ultimate goal is to flood their mandates as means to gain power; WORLDWIDE!

    (*)http://blackmagicworld.com/black-magic-in-muslim-countries.html

    By JW’s expose’ project and pointing out to Islam’s evil legacy connections, perhaps the prominence of Islam will be diffused from the center stage theater for good.

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