Iran TV Airs Confessions In Murder Of Scientists

[Wizard777]

That part (as well as the chronology)of the equation doesn't count.

Come to think of it, neither does the long history of Muslims killing Muslims in staggering numbers, as long as those inflicted with a singular and paranoid obsession convince themselves that Israel is to blame.

And they always do.

I wonder if the Muslims think badly of us because of Americans killing Americans in staggering numbers?

[Wizard777]

I think that if anyone other than the Israelis had done this the United States would be describing it as "terrorism." That being said, I'm quite skeptical about the accuracy of something like this aired on Iranian television. The Iranian government has an interest in making itself look like a victim. It's a role most government's are ever enthusiastic to play.

Is there something that says they can't be the victim of anything? Because I would have to take issue with that.

[Wizard777]

about those vaunted "confessions":

Under Bush and Cheney we did that too. But I don't see any advantage to the confessor. They will either be tortured to death or hanged for their confession. At least without confessing they die with their honor and reputation in tact. But I do realize that people will say anything to make the pain stop. So I guess it would be more proper to say I don't see any long term advantage to the confessor. There is still the element of going from frying pan to firing squad by confessing.

[ivanbalt]

I wonder if the Muslims think badly of us because of Americans killing Americans in staggering numbers?

Doesn't everyone think badly of Americans?

On the one hand, Muslims are killing Muslims for various "religious" reasons. On the other, Americans are killing Americans for stepping on the wrong block or selling drugs where they shouldn't be or whatever. Both stupid and terrible.

Ain't humanity grand?

[SomeIdiot]

Is there something that says they can't be the victim of anything? Because I would have to take issue with that.

They can be the victim of things and in this case their scientists were the victims of unjustified and unlawful aggression, probably at the hands of the Israeli government. That doesn't mean I think these "confessions" are necessarily credible. The two views are by no means mutually exclusive.

[beeg jacques]

I wonder if the Muslims think badly of us because of Americans killing Americans in staggering numbers?

That selective outrage seems to be working out really well.