Posts by Angela Lee

Did Iran spy on French Alps murder victim's satellite firm?

I suppose, if you're a supporter of the Iranian regime, you might want to believe otherwise, but it looks increasingly likely that Iranians were behind the liquidation of the Al-Hilli family. Even though certain people have been pointing fingers at Israel out of pure, irrational spite—without providing a single shred of evidence, I guess—the facts seem to point elsewhere.

slybison8 said:What are you even talking about? What kind of alternative are you implying?

Is the man a nuclear scientist or isn't he?

And did his brother immediately run to the Police and claim there was absolutely no way he killed him over a property dispute?

I suppose there is quite enough circumstantial evidence there to justify discussing it outside of some conspiracy theory.

As for the evidence—well, look, if we are dealing with an organized hit, the killers would be pretty amateurish if they left clues behind. From that, I guess we can only conclude for certain that the Russians weren't behind this murder—given what they left trailing behind after the liquidation of Alexander Litvinenko. 😁

Aside from the fact that you're trolling—which I assume is allowed given your role as a moderator—I don't see where I ever denied that the guy is a nuclear scientist. Nor do I see any reason why his brother should be removed from the list of suspects, something even the police haven't done just because he claims he didn't do it. 🙂 And calling it an "alternative" applies because the thread starter is pretentiously building these theories without a shred of proof and publicly accusing, well, we all know who, of these murders. It really doesn't take much to read the OP's posts; even a fool could figure out who he uniquely and exceptionally hates in this world and see who he's aiming at. So what now? Because there is no evidence, every single person on this forum can just babble nonsense and accuse whoever they feel like, and you'll just let it happen? If that's how it works, just say the word, and maybe I'll contribute my own thoughts to this alternative accusation-thread too. Perhaps if you read the last paragraph of this thread, you might actually understand which part of it I find problematic.

Jeremy Harris21 said:They aren't immigrants; they've been part of the fabric here since the beginning.

Yeah, right. It’s almost like that predator just dropped in from out of nowhere to humble you all.

To be honest, I find myself wondering how Christians and people in Lebanon manage to stay so calm and indifferent despite everything with those Islamists. What are they waiting for? Are they just planning to shrink their presence down to almost nothing, or will they eventually take action to secure independence, much like what happened in South Sudan? It seems to me—though I could be wrong—that Christianity and Islam simply can't coexist. It feels like an unavoidable reality.

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So, today in Iran—which I guess some of the online leftists, certain religious groups, anarchists, and those "peace and love" types seem determined to defend—three poor souls were sentenced to death. I suppose their only crime was standing up against the religious dictatorship enforced by the clergy throughout the country. Now, I wonder if anyone will try to claim this is a functional government, or a legitimate state, or a democracy, or true freedom. Of course, there will always be people who justify the Iranian clergy, but I think it’s mostly just because they want anything that stands in opposition to the West and the USA. It's quite sad, really😢. I find myself wondering how we can ever trust leaders who hold atomic weapons when those very same individuals are busy terrorizing and killing their own people.

Nancy Wood6 said:... seriously, and when you factor in that there isn't so-called democracy there—and Americans aren't even trying to set it up—plus the fact that the rulers come from a minority religious group, isn't it pretty obvious... I mean, why are Marco Andretti and his crowd worrying about these "alleged" Iranian claims🤣

Looks like our fine forum users are acting as protectors of the weak—specifically the Sunnis in Bahrain—yet if you look back, they were the exact same people defending the oppressed Shiite majority in Iraq. Hmm, what does that tell us? Tells me the media tells them exactly who and when to defend, so they can play the part of being all polite, smart... and tough 😂

I actually had a chance to debate the same group about Saudi Arabia, where the Shiites are a minority living right around the Gulf, and man, you should have seen those same users (the ones protecting the autocratic Sunni ruling house in Bahrain) absolutely losing their minds to defend those poor Shiites, just to prove how evil Saudi Sunni Wahhabism is 😁

Poor guys don't realize that even Qatar is Wahhabist, and besides, its ruling house is to America what a pair of underwear is to a butt 🙂

They don't get that it doesn't matter who anyone is there—they're all just trash, like these local feudal-despotic ruling houses that try to grab a democratic reputation through some quasi-democratic institutions—you know, make-believe parliaments, pseudo-governments, and stuff—but they have zero connection to the reality lived by the people. Didn't these forum users curse the sheiks and emirs of Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain once because they're out here using gold-plated toilets? And yet, look at us now—suddenly caring about Bahrain is a top priority.

By the way, why not just establish actual democracy in your precious Bahrain, instead of having the ruling house remain purely symbolic? Like the royal houses in Europe, for example? Why not advocate for actual majority rule? Maybe even set up a parliament similar to Lebanon's, where both Sunnis and Shiites get 50% of the seats so nobody gets outvoted? Why not push for that in Bahrain? But noooo, what matters is that you got a chance to demonize Iran based on some official's comment in an unofficial chat that "allegedly" said what it allegedly said. If what he said is true, then let's give the Bahrainis a referendum and see who they actually side with ☕.

Before posting these kinds of threads and comments, a lot of people ought to ask themselves: am I actually brainwashed 😁? Just admit it to yourselves, it'll be easier 🤣

Unlike Iran and similar Islamist states, Bahrain is actually miles ahead when it comes to democracy, popular will, and political freedoms. Even the UN acknowledges this, though of course, these opportunists won't use the UN as a reliable reference in this case, because it paints a positive picture of a country that those pro-Iranian types don't particularly like and a land that official Tehran tries to claim. But, naturally, these same opportunists will jump to use the UN as a credible reference when it comes to, say, an attack on Iraq.

They don't seem to grasp that it doesn't matter who or what is there, given that they are essentially nothing more than local feudal-despotic ruling houses. They try to use quasi-democratic institutions—make-believe parliaments, pseudo-governments, and things like that—to chase a democratic reputation, but they have absolutely nothing to show for it regarding the reality felt by the people. And weren't our forum friends once cursing out the sheiks and emirs of Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain because they use gold seashells as toilets? Yet, look at us now; suddenly, caring for Bahrain is a top priority.

In contrast to Iran, which suppresses the opposition in every possible way, where the high religious clergy decides who can run in presidential elections and determines how many candidates from opposition parties are allowed to run for the quasi-parliament of Iran. That is the kind of "democracy" Nancy Wood6 is rambling about, and with such an unbelievable level of arrogance, too—though I suspect she doesn't even believe her own nonsense.

By the way, why hasn't a real democracy been established in that beloved Bahrain of yours? Why shouldn't the ruling house become merely symbolic, much like the royal houses in Europe?

According to official UN data, Bahrain ranks among the top three in the Middle East regarding both political and human freedoms, which is a far cry from that Iranian "gem" of a democracy you keep shoving down our throats.

But, oh noooo, it's vital that you get the chance to demonize Iran based on some official's comment made during an unofficial chat, which was "allegedly" said.

Well, it’s good, we are making progress. Pretty soon you’ll probably move past all that lazy rhetoric from Tehran and actually write about how official Tehran truly belongs to Bahrain
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If what they said is actually true, then I suppose we should just give the Bahrainis a referendum and see who they decide to side with ☕.

Do you happen to have any actual intel suggesting that Bahrainis want to align themselves with the official Islamist Tehran? If you do, please feel free to share that with the rest of us. Your reasoning is quite remarkable—truly extraordinary. Since we are playing along with your specific logic, I guess we could also hold a referendum for people in California and ask if they want to join Italy. Or maybe we could set up a referendum for Americans living abroad and ask if they want to join some other country. It’s a curious way of thinking, really; I sometimes wonder how an adult can arrive at such a conclusion
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Before bringing up these topics and posting, many people ought to ask themselves: am I actually brainwashed 😁? Just admit it to yourselves, it will make things easier 🤣.

Actually, before you post anything else, you might want to consider whether you aren't the one who has been brainwashed by the political propaganda coming out of official Islamist Tehran. You should probably just admit it to yourself—though I suspect it won't be easy, because at that point, you'd likely need medication
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Kevin Sullivan6 said:Hehe, I really think it would be best to start by getting some basic facts straight first.

The population in Bahrain is primarily Shiite.

In Bahrain, political parties are actually prohibited.

If you ask me, the biggest hurdles facing Bahrain aren't coming from their friendly and loyal neighbors in Iran; instead, the real issues are high unemployment—especially among the younger generation—the depletion of oil reserves and groundwater, and the troubling reality that Bahrain serves as a hub for human trafficking involving slavery and sexual exploitation.

It’s such a shame that your favorite relatives won't be able to make any decent money there anymore, so if you happen to find yourselves with extra cash, feel free to send it over to the Jewish community instead.

I’m honestly not quite sure how Bahrain's internal affairs relate to Iran's expansionist ambitions, but before you start throwing around your "facts," it might be a good idea to make sure they’re actually true. The people living in Bahrain aren't just Shiite; they are both Sunni and Shiite. I guess it’s impossible to say for certain exactly how many Shiites versus Sunnis there are, but some estimates suggest the split is roughly 60% Shiite and 40% Sunni. King of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, has actually introduced quite a few much-needed democratic changes to the country. He allowed women to vote in elections, enabled voting for parliament, and even released political dissidents. His father, Isa bin Salman Al Khalifah, was the one who had to deal with the struggle against Islamist groups who tried to stir up a rebellion in Bahrain back in the mid-nineties because of the increasing rights being granted to women. Even the UN has pointed to Bahrain multiple times as a shining example of democracy and freedom in the Middle East—you could probably check the UN website yourself if you wanted to verify that. Political parties aren't banned in Bahrain either; there are actually 12 different political parties operating there. As for unemployment, the latest data from October 2008 put it at around 3.6%. So, I'm really not sure what kind of unemployment you're talking about? And as for the depletion of oil reserves? I think you might be mistaken there. Bahrain has more than enough oil for its size. If Bahrain is running out of oil, then I suppose I have no idea what other oil-rich nations are doing with theirs.🙄Bahrain also has massive reserves of gas and aluminum, though the government there is working incredibly hard to make sure their economy doesn't rely too much on natural resources. I guess they are being quite proactive about that. As for the depletion of groundwater, that seems like a bit of a silly concern to me. Actually, Bahrain is a total pioneer when it comes to building those large-scale desalination systems along their coasts. So, I suppose Bahrain won't have any water issues now or in the future, despite what you might be implying. At the end of the day, Bahrain is just this small, modern Kingdom that stands out as a leader in political freedoms and human rights within the Middle East. Honestly, many nations could probably learn a thing or two from them—including Iran, which seems to find Bahrain's success and prosperity quite irritating, if you ask me. If only all Arab states were on the same level as Bahrain, Kuwait, or Jordan, things would look completely different than they do today. Maybe then.

Nancy Wood6 said:You're spot on. Not only are most Bahrainis part of the Shiite Islamic faith, but they're totally oppressed by the Sunni minority in a way that’s even more brutal than what happened in Iraq. But strangely enough, nobody seems to care here, and the Shiite majority—who are the ones being squeezed—aren't exactly playing the "good guys" role like the Iraqis did at the start!

By the way, our friend Marco Andretti—who’s pretty well known for those white supremacist views regarding South Africa and his loud, clear Islamophobia elsewhere—claims he's getting his info from the Kuwait Times. Well, the Kuwait Times is based in Kuwait, a country that’s basically under the thumb of the USA, much like Bahrain is. Even that Kuwait Times report says exactly what Marco Andretti is claiming with total conviction. If Marco Andretti actually understood that phrases like "US-allied island nation over the alleged remarks by an Iranian official last week" or "Ali Akbar Nateq-Nour, an adviser to Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, allegedly said last week that Sunni-ruled Bahrain, which has a Shiite majority, used to be Iran's 14th governorate and once had a representative in its parliament." , don't actually confirm his claims, he wouldn't even be starting these kinds of threads. Seriously, someone needs to teach Marco Andretti what "alleged" and "allegedly" actually mean!!!

When everything is framed with "alleged" and "allegedly," you start to realize just how little credibility these US-allied regimes—like Bahrain or Kuwait (and don't even get me started on Jordan)—actually have. I've underlined the key statement here because it's the truth. The vast majority of the population in Bahrain is heavily pro-Iran, no doubt about it, and you can read all about the persecution of the Shiites at this link, so I won't bore you with repeating it:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...n-religion.htm

Those are the facts, and these completely baseless anti-Iran phobias just show how susceptible people are to smooth manipulation and brainwashing 🤣!

Let's take a look at the quote provided by our dear forum member, Kevin Sullivan6, regarding those occupation ambitions coming from the official leadership in Tehran;

"It's important to accept The International legitimacy and sovereignty of All countries and refrain fra questioning and harming them," I suppose. Maybe that's just how things ought to work. Sergey Lavrov He offered his thoughts when he was asked about where his country stands regarding those recent claims coming out of Iran. I guess it was a pretty significant moment. Maybe he was being cautious, too. He spoke up about the national position on the situation with Iran.

So, I guess you're saying that even the Russian Federation Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, was stuck in such a miserable situation too? Maybe so. Perhaps.🙄I guess he doesn't even really know what he's arguing against, honestly. Maybe those Iranian politicians never actually said anything like that in the first place.🙄As I’ve mentioned before, maybe it would be best if they just stepped back from this kind of politics altogether—though, I suppose, that is exactly how Iran often uses it. They make these statements that the entire world ends up condemning later, and then they try to play everyone for fools by twisting their own words or simply denying they ever said them in the first place. It’s quite something. On top of dealing with those Iranian officials, we also have these local forum types who deny the Iranian regime's statements in the exact same way, which seems pretty transparent to me, I guess.

P.S. Anyway, Nancy Wood6, don't go trying to act all high and mighty. I guess it's just pretty obvious that this whole "intellectual" persona doesn't really suit you.

Kevin Sullivan6 said:The more slander and falsehoods they throw around, the more I find myself liking Iran.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqav insisted on Thursday that IT respects The sovereignty of The Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain.
"Our position on Bahrain is clear. We have repeatedly said that we respect the sovereignty and independence of all neighboring countries and the region, especially Bahrain," Qashqav told Al-Alam TV.

Shadow really tore your argument apart and debunked it😁. Or, as Shadow puts it, first you have these Iranians making threats, and then after the world reacts with bitterness, they pivot to that classic retreat policy: "Oh, we didn't mean it like that." Honestly, I think only irrational people would argue that Iranians should be allowed to have nuclear weapons; this news is just a fresh example of why Iran can never be permitted to possess them.

Michael Murphy8 said:If you look back at my previous posts, it should be pretty obvious how much I stand against Hamas and their terror, or any other kind of terrorism involving people hiding behind religion. I couldn't care less about jihad or any of that nonsense, and I certainly have no interest in trying to change anyone's faith. I respect what other people believe, which is why I think what you wrote is seriously out of line and just plain wrong...

It doesn't really matter whether you're against Hamas or not. I responded to your post because you basically painted an entire nation as bloodthirsty warriors, and more importantly, you're making these unacceptable insinuations that the Jewish people view themselves as superior to everyone else. I wonder, how many walls have you actually encountered in your life to judge things this way, or are you just falling for cheap propaganda?

Michael Murphy8 said:You say everyone hates them, but I think the real reason people lash out is because they feel like they have a hand in everything—not because they're actually more capable like you're saying, but because they lack any sense of faith or morality. They've always been known as a warrior nation that views itself as superior to everyone else; honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if they eventually declared war on Christianity too...

Before Christians ever declare war on you, Muslims will strike first—just mark my words. I’ve already mentioned that this jihadist warfare style you guys use on forums doesn't do anyone any favors. It’s a painful truth, but animosity toward Muslims in Europe is steadily climbing, and honestly, it’s fueled by posts just like these on European forums, by the arson attacks happening across France, and by all those protests throughout Europe regarding your prophet where people held up signs making all sorts of threats against Christians. You might be doing yourselves a massive disservice; I guess you're just digging your own graves. That is the unfortunate reality. This whole jihadist approach of yours only serves to highlight how much hatred you carry as a religious collective toward others, and I suppose that includes Christians whom you seem so intent on forcing to become Muslim. There is an old saying that what a radical Muslim does, the moderate thinks. You are quite the perfect example of that being true.

Emily Taylor3 said:Man, you're being way too soft. 🙂

It’s a pretty small room, so I wouldn't exactly put him in Abu Ghraib😁. Still, I am fairly certain that the Journalist isn't having a very pleasant time right now; those Iraqi security forces grabbed him, and honestly, that is probably not great for his well-being. You should take a look at the footage from when he threw that shoe at Bush and how those Iraqi security agents started pouring out from behind him. It is widely understood that Middle Eastern security agencies—especially the ones in Egypt and Jordan, and now apparently Iraq as well—can be quite brutal, to say the least. I wouldn't want to be in his shoes😁. Though, I must say, Georgie was such a trip with that grin and his follow-up comment; every time I remember it, I just can't help but laugh🤣.

Honestly, why even bother freeing him? If you ask me, he’d probably be better off back in Abu Ghraib😠, though I suppose the Iraqi security forces likely gave him a thorough lesson after all that and might still be keeping him in line today. He’ll never forget the moment he tried to take a shot at Bush😁. I have to say, I was genuinely surprised by how quickly Bush reacted; the guy has nothing to lose, I guess, so his reflexes were actually pretty impressive. You have this disheveled Iraqi guy trying to attack him with a shoe, and then there's Georgie just smirking right in his face🤣 before adding: "It was a size 10 shoe"😂🤣. What an absolute legend, that Georgie.

Arthur Garcia59 said:Go ahead, try explaining to someone who doesn't know anything what makes this movie good, and then maybe tell me what makes it great.
I'm not kidding around.

I’m not quite sure why you’re getting so worked up? I simply shared my own perspective on the film—it's just my opinion, after all, and I’m certainly not demanding that anyone else agree with it. Personally, I thought the movie was excellent, mostly because I happen to be a huge fan of these modern terrorism thrillers. I feel that, from an objective standpoint, the portrayal of Islamic terrorism is handled quite accurately; regardless of how one felt about Bush, the threat of terrorism is very much a real concern. I found Mark Strong’s performance particularly moving; he truly carried his role better than Lea did, though I suppose Leo was still performing at his usual high standard. The tension is constant, and the action never really lets up, which is exactly what I tend to enjoy in this genre. Russell Crowe gave a solid performance, though I wasn't overly impressed by his specific character. But Mark Strong—and I think I've mentioned this several times now—was absolutely phenomenal with his portrayal of Hanija. Just fantastic👎.

I caught this one yesterday, and I have to say, I’m siding with everyone else who claims this movie is absolutely fantastic. I was hooked from the opening frame to the very end. It seems Ridley Scott has done it again, delivering another masterclass, especially with the phenomenal performances by Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Though, if I’m being honest, the biggest surprise for me was definitely Mark Strong playing Hani; his performance was just top-tier.👍That specific way he says "my Dear"... it really got to me.😁

Rating: 10/10

So, I sat down yesterday to watch this comedy starring the phenomenal Seth Rogen and James Franco, and I have to admit, I was absolutely dying laughing. It’s a hilarious film, though I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised given it features Seth Rogen. I must say, I don't think anyone plays a stoner quite as convincingly as James Franco🤣—I actually caught him in a somewhat similar role in "City by the Sea" alongside Robert De Niro, though that was much more serious, I guess.

Dale Denton, a rather lazy court clerk and stoner, has only one reason to visit his equally lazy dealer Saul Silver: to pick up some weed, specifically a rare new strain known as Pineapple Express. However, things get complicated when Dale happens to be the sole witness to a murder committed by a corrupt cop and the city's deadliest drug lord. In a moment of pure panic, he drops his leftover roach of Pineapple Express at the scene. Now, Dale has a whole new reason to see Saul: he needs to figure out if that specific strain is rare enough to lead the killers right back to him—and, unfortunately, it is. As Danny and Saul run for their lives, they realize pretty quickly that their weed-induced paranoia isn't actually paranoia; the bad guys are genuinely hunting them down and looking for the quickest way to finish them off.

Here is the trailer from the official website

Check it out on IMDB



My rating: 10/10