Comments on: Is the Iranian yellow-badges story true? (bumped) http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:59:17 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Saudis to ban letter “X” because it resembles a cross? http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-184914 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Saudis to ban letter “X” because it resembles a cross? Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:33:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-184914 [...] I had a yellow-badges flashback when I read it so I googled around to see if it’s true. And it is, I guess: the subject of the Sun’s piece, Amr Mohammad al-Faisal, wrote about the incident for the Arab News… [...] [...] I had a yellow-badges flashback when I read it so I googled around to see if it’s true. And it is, I guess: the subject of the Sun’s piece, Amr Mohammad al-Faisal, wrote about the incident for the Arab News… [...]

]]> By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Iran’s supreme leader makes public appearance in Tehran http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-173930 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Iran’s supreme leader makes public appearance in Tehran Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:03:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-173930 [...] A little sweaty but otherwise none the worse for wear. Beware Iranian dissidents bearing good news — or bad news. Unless it’s nuclear in nature. [...] [...] A little sweaty but otherwise none the worse for wear. Beware Iranian dissidents bearing good news — or bad news. Unless it’s nuclear in nature. [...]

]]> By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Pajamas Media: Iran’s supreme leader dead http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-169394 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Pajamas Media: Iran’s supreme leader dead Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:19:08 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-169394 [...] This is either going to be a two-ton feather in Pajamas’s cap or a major embarrassment. I have my fingers crossed for them. There’s not a word about it on Google News and Iranian dissidents have been known to exaggerate, but this report at AKI that seemed dubious to me when I first read it two days ago now seems … less so. Iran’s top spiritual and political figure, Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is seriously ill and will have to be replaced in the coming months as he is no longer capable of holding office, according to Assembly of Experts member Ayatollah Nasseri. The powerful clerical body appoints and oversees the country’s supreme leader. “Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is gravely ill - he can no longer see very well, has difficulty hearing, and is no longer able to properly perform his duties,” Nasseri told a women’s group. [...] [...] This is either going to be a two-ton feather in Pajamas’s cap or a major embarrassment. I have my fingers crossed for them. There’s not a word about it on Google News and Iranian dissidents have been known to exaggerate, but this report at AKI that seemed dubious to me when I first read it two days ago now seems … less so. Iran’s top spiritual and political figure, Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is seriously ill and will have to be replaced in the coming months as he is no longer capable of holding office, according to Assembly of Experts member Ayatollah Nasseri. The powerful clerical body appoints and oversees the country’s supreme leader. “Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is gravely ill – he can no longer see very well, has difficulty hearing, and is no longer able to properly perform his duties,” Nasseri told a women’s group. [...]

]]> By: WILLisms.com http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-31528 WILLisms.com Thu, 27 Jul 2006 23:31:23 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-31528 <strong>No Badges For Jews After All?...</strong> Chris Wattie, the writer of the original National Post story highlighting a supposed new law requiring Jews to wear badges in Iran, is backpedaling from the story. And Iranian officials deny the story:Hormoz Ghahremani, a spokesman for the Iranian Emba... No Badges For Jews After All?…

Chris Wattie, the writer of the original National Post story highlighting a supposed new law requiring Jews to wear badges in Iran, is backpedaling from the story. And Iranian officials deny the story:Hormoz Ghahremani, a spokesman for the Iranian Emba…

]]> By: Right Truth http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-9379 Right Truth Tue, 23 May 2006 13:29:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-9379 <strong>Iran, the mark for Christians/Jews, and a lawsuit...</strong> Iran is trying to back off from the reports of a law requiring colored badges for non-Muslims in that country. However, my understanding is that this is in fact 'being discussed' and is in fact 'included in a law' that... Iran, the mark for Christians/Jews, and a lawsuit…

Iran is trying to back off from the reports of a law requiring colored badges for non-Muslims in that country. However, my understanding is that this is in fact ‘being discussed’ and is in fact ‘included in a law’ that…

]]> By: Rocket's Brain Trust http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8873 Rocket's Brain Trust Mon, 22 May 2006 15:09:48 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8873 <strong>IRAN - Never Again - No More Stinking Final Solutions!...</strong> I thought I would start a new thread on this developing story re the Iranian Islamic Dress Code. The more who are running this to ground the better for finding the real truth. See my two cents worth in these comments I've posted at...... IRAN – Never Again – No More Stinking Final Solutions!…

I thought I would start a new thread on this developing story re the Iranian Islamic Dress Code. The more who are running this to ground the better for finding the real truth.

See my two cents worth in these comments I’ve posted at……

]]> By: HiWired Blog http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8809 HiWired Blog Mon, 22 May 2006 13:47:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8809 <strong>Wow...</strong> I've written quite a bit about internet free speech on this site and how I feel about it. Nothing I've written about compares to this. UPDATE: It looks like this the story this entry was based on is not true....... Wow…

I’ve written quite a bit about internet free speech on this site and how I feel about it. Nothing I’ve written about compares to this. UPDATE: It looks like this the story this entry was based on is not true…….

]]> By: BeeCharmer http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8725 BeeCharmer Mon, 22 May 2006 01:20:34 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8725 Thank you foreign devil for that telling picture. Stinking to high heaven, the hez tries to look thoughtful. But of course, the only thing they think about is how to spill the blood of the Jews. Thank you foreign devil for that telling picture. Stinking to high heaven, the hez tries to look thoughtful. But of course, the only thing they think about is how to spill the blood of the Jews.

]]> By: Dust my Broom http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8643 Dust my Broom Sun, 21 May 2006 15:44:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8643 <strong>The Fuher has awakened.....</strong> How deep will this idiot sink? Via The National Post Iran eyes badges for Jews Law would require non-Muslim insignia Chris Wattie, National Post Published: Friday, May 19, 2006 Human rights groups are raising alarms over a new law passed by the Irani... The Fuher has awakened…..

How deep will this idiot sink?
Via The National Post
Iran eyes badges for Jews
Law would require non-Muslim insignia
Chris Wattie, National Post
Published: Friday, May 19, 2006
Human rights groups are raising alarms over a new law passed by the Irani…

]]> By: whereIstand.com/centaur http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8626 whereIstand.com/centaur Sun, 21 May 2006 12:23:37 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8626 <strong>It's a Hoax...</strong> Regarding Stars of David in Iran .... While I am the last one you’ll see d... It’s a Hoax…

Regarding Stars of David in Iran …. While I am the last one you’ll see d…

]]> By: foreign_devil http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8611 foreign_devil Sun, 21 May 2006 04:31:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8611 They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If you have any questions about Iran's affiliation to the Nazi's and if the website tellthechildrenthetruth.com has not convinced you of their decades'-old connection to Germany's Nazi Party, this picture of Hezbollah forces in the Lebanese Parliament may help: http://www.whataretheysaying.org/blog/images/lebanese-nazis.jpg They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If you have any questions about Iran’s affiliation to the Nazi’s and if the website tellthechildrenthetruth.com has not convinced you of their decades’-old connection to Germany’s Nazi Party, this picture of Hezbollah forces in the Lebanese Parliament may help:

http://www.whataretheysaying.org/blog/images/lebanese-nazis.jpg

]]> By: foreign_devil http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8610 foreign_devil Sun, 21 May 2006 04:23:18 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8610 papermelech: Very good point! If the Iranians deny the Holocaust...why the sudden rush to deny that they are badging 'because they don't want to be compared to an event THAT DIDN'T EXIST?' Ahmadindahaid can't have it both ways. papermelech: Very good point! If the Iranians deny the Holocaust…why the sudden rush to deny that they are badging ‘because they don’t want to be compared to an event THAT DIDN’T EXIST?’

Ahmadindahaid can’t have it both ways.

]]> By: foreign_devil http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8609 foreign_devil Sun, 21 May 2006 04:17:00 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8609 The latest information I have is the Taheri article fromt he New York Post which IS NOT THE SAME ARTICLE AS WAS IN CANADA'S NATIONAL POST. So, either it got by the editors at the NYPost and they went ahead not knowing the story had been discredited, OR, Taheri and the NYPost are sticking by the story. Because it's a bit fuzzy about who is averring what, I think we should hold our fire on this one pro tem....but, I would not categorically deny it either. There's no confirmation but I would not be at all surprised that it WAS going to be true and then Iran has seen the furor over the possibility and backed down. Which, if true is interesting. They don't mind threatening us with nukes but would deny a shameful thing like this? Well, we can't know until they implement it and I would not be surprised at all find out in another few weeks that the little Rumpelstiltskin has brought this practice back. He won't be able to stop himself, he's such a little gnome. He may deny it but if he has it in mind, he won't be able to stop himself from putting it into practice because that's what he's like. He litterally hops on one foot when he's spitting and ranting and he telegraphs everything he's going to do. This is so HIM that if he doesn't do it I'll be surprised. The latest information I have is the Taheri article fromt he New York Post which IS NOT THE SAME ARTICLE AS WAS IN CANADA’S NATIONAL POST. So, either it got by the editors at the NYPost and they went ahead not knowing the story had been discredited, OR, Taheri and the NYPost are sticking by the story. Because it’s a bit fuzzy about who is averring what, I think we should hold our fire on this one pro tem….but, I would not categorically deny it either. There’s no confirmation but I would not be at all surprised that it WAS going to be true and then Iran has seen the furor over the possibility and backed down. Which, if true is interesting. They don’t mind threatening us with nukes but would deny a shameful thing like this? Well, we can’t know until they implement it and I would not be surprised at all find out in another few weeks that the little Rumpelstiltskin has brought this practice back. He won’t be able to stop himself, he’s such a little gnome. He may deny it but if he has it in mind, he won’t be able to stop himself from putting it into practice because that’s what he’s like. He litterally hops on one foot when he’s spitting and ranting and he telegraphs everything he’s going to do. This is so HIM that if he doesn’t do it I’ll be surprised.

]]> By: Stones Cry Out http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8605 Stones Cry Out Sun, 21 May 2006 00:59:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8605 <strong>History Repeats Itself...</strong> Comparisons of the Iranian regime to Nazi Germany just got more legitimacy. Human rights groups are raising alarms over a new law passed by the Iranian parliament that would require the country's Jews and Christians to wear coloured badges to...... History Repeats Itself…

Comparisons of the Iranian regime to Nazi Germany just got more legitimacy. Human rights groups are raising alarms over a new law passed by the Iranian parliament that would require the country’s Jews and Christians to wear coloured badges to……

]]> By: RD http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8600 RD Sat, 20 May 2006 23:48:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8600 I don't know about the rest of you, but the day I'm forced to wear a colored patch, it's getting trimmed into the shape of the middle finger. I don’t know about the rest of you, but the day I’m forced to wear a colored patch, it’s getting trimmed into the shape of the middle finger.

]]> By: Right-Wing Muckrakers Inc. http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8599 Right-Wing Muckrakers Inc. Sat, 20 May 2006 23:45:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8599 <strong>Iran Story Appears to be Untrue...</strong> Allahpundit over at Hot Air has been following the story and it appears that the story I linked to earlier about Iran and a possible system there to make religious minorities wear special clothing was wrong.... Iran Story Appears to be Untrue…

Allahpundit over at Hot Air has been following the story and it appears that the story I linked to earlier about Iran and a possible system there to make religious minorities wear special clothing was wrong….

]]> By: The Jawa Report http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8565 The Jawa Report Sat, 20 May 2006 17:24:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8565 <strong>Iranian Uniform Law Update...</strong> As promised more follow-up on yesterday's post about the Iranian religious clothing issue. Amir Taheri of Canada’s National Post has written another Article in the “Iranian Uniform Law”. Despite the fact there is some confusion about exactly what t... Iranian Uniform Law Update…

As promised more follow-up on yesterday’s post about the Iranian religious clothing issue. Amir Taheri of Canada’s National Post has written another Article in the “Iranian Uniform Law”. Despite the fact there is some confusion about exactly what t…

]]> By: papermelech http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8555 papermelech Sat, 20 May 2006 16:04:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8555 So now the Iranians adamantly deny the new law was passed...but notice the "gotcha!": But for the Holocaust, many would find the badging of groups as merely offensive. But for the Holocaust, some might discover arguments that badging benefits the marked minorities. But for the Holocaust, false rumors of badging might have gone unnoticed by the world press. But if the Iranians deny the Holocaust, then why the concern over accusations of badging? If one believes as they do (that badging doesn't lead to "final solutions") why should they care if we are mistaken as to this trivial aspect of their attire laws? Surely there are other, more serious western misunderstandings of islamic law they would like to correct us on. In short, taking offense to the idea of badging religious minorities is an admission that the Holocaust did happen. So now the Iranians adamantly deny the new law was passed…but notice the “gotcha!”:

But for the Holocaust, many would find the badging of groups as merely offensive. But for the Holocaust, some might discover arguments that badging benefits the marked minorities. But for the Holocaust, false rumors of badging might have gone unnoticed by the world press.

But if the Iranians deny the Holocaust, then why the concern over accusations of badging? If one believes as they do (that badging doesn’t lead to “final solutions”) why should they care if we are mistaken as to this trivial aspect of their attire laws? Surely there are other, more serious western misunderstandings of islamic law they would like to correct us on.

In short, taking offense to the idea of badging religious minorities is an admission that the Holocaust did happen.

]]> By: Curiouser and Curiouser http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8544 Curiouser and Curiouser Sat, 20 May 2006 15:00:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8544 <strong>Not Again!...</strong> UPDATE: 5/20/2006 10:00 - The news story to which this article refers in the Canadian National Post has been removed from its site. There is some doubt as to the accuracy of the story, as illustrated here, so approach the...... Not Again!…

UPDATE: 5/20/2006 10:00 – The news story to which this article refers in the Canadian National Post has been removed from its site. There is some doubt as to the accuracy of the story, as illustrated here, so approach the……

]]> By: The Anti-Jihad Pundit http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8539 The Anti-Jihad Pundit Sat, 20 May 2006 14:30:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8539 <strong>Saturday morning news (UPDATED)...</strong> Well, I do not have much time but I'm going to point out some news that I think are very important:FOXNews.com - American Soldier Killed, 6 Wounded in Firefight in Afghanistan - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News ... Saturday morning news (UPDATED)…

Well, I do not have much time but I’m going to point out some news that I think are very important:FOXNews.com – American Soldier Killed, 6 Wounded in Firefight in Afghanistan – International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News …

]]> By: VonHelton http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8537 VonHelton Sat, 20 May 2006 14:16:54 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8537 Ok folks…..Here’s the “skinny”……. Years ago, Iran had a similar law, but it got overturned. Mock-Mood wants to bring the law back. ….That’s what’s going on! :/ Ok folks…..Here’s the “skinny”…….

Years ago, Iran had a similar law, but it got overturned. Mock-Mood wants to bring the law back.

….That’s what’s going on!

:/

]]> By: right as rain man http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8532 right as rain man Sat, 20 May 2006 13:47:36 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8532 Even if the story isn't true, the point is it's perfectly believable. Radical Islam is the biggest threat to the world today but many seem blissfully unaware of the threat. The MSM, all politicians, the left, most of Europe, are all so controlled by political correctness they can't permit themselves to identify a real danger. Everyone wants to separate the radicals from moderate Muslims, but I don't believe there is much difference. Most of the material I've read on it indicates Muslims worldwide would prefer us all under Islamic rule. That's why there's such silence even when people are being beheaded. Even the MSM can't seem to find many "regular Joe" Muslims to criticize the brutality. I'm afraid as our Western societies become controlled more and more by the Neville Chamberlain mentality, we'll hasten our own demise. Scary. Even if the story isn’t true, the point is it’s perfectly believable. Radical Islam is the biggest threat to the world today but many seem blissfully unaware of the threat. The MSM, all politicians, the left, most of Europe, are all so controlled by political correctness they can’t permit themselves to identify a real danger.

Everyone wants to separate the radicals from moderate Muslims, but I don’t believe there is much difference. Most of the material I’ve read on it indicates Muslims worldwide would prefer us all under Islamic rule. That’s why there’s such silence even when people are being beheaded.

Even the MSM can’t seem to find many “regular Joe” Muslims to criticize the brutality. I’m afraid as our Western societies become controlled more and more by the Neville Chamberlain mentality, we’ll hasten our own demise. Scary.

]]> By: The Seven Realms » Blog Archive » Iran eyes badges for Jews; Law would require non-Muslim insignia - Canada National Post http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8529 The Seven Realms » Blog Archive » Iran eyes badges for Jews; Law would require non-Muslim insignia - Canada National Post Sat, 20 May 2006 13:30:00 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8529 [...] UPDATE: Is the Iranian yellow-badges story true? - AllahPundit, HotAir Experts say report of badges for Jews in Iran is untrue - Chris Wattie, Canada National Post [...] [...] UPDATE: Is the Iranian yellow-badges story true? – AllahPundit, HotAir Experts say report of badges for Jews in Iran is untrue – Chris Wattie, Canada National Post [...]

]]> By: A Blog For All http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8524 A Blog For All Sat, 20 May 2006 12:59:52 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8524 <strong>Questioning the Iranian Clothing Color Scheme Law...</strong> ...if portions of this story was fabricated, they've done far more harm to the cause than they can imagine. It would undermine the credibility of those who want to see the mullahs overthrown - and there are plenty of good reasons to do so without fab.... Questioning the Iranian Clothing Color Scheme Law…

…if portions of this story was fabricated, they’ve done far more harm to the cause than they can imagine. It would undermine the credibility of those who want to see the mullahs overthrown – and there are plenty of good reasons to do so without fab….

]]> By: Below The Beltway » Blog Archive » History Repeating Itself http://hotair.com/archives/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/comment-page-1/#comment-8515 Below The Beltway » Blog Archive » History Repeating Itself Sat, 20 May 2006 12:11:49 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/the-blog/2006/05/19/is-the-iranian-yellow-badges-story-true/#comment-8515 [...] Allahpundit is trying to keep track of all these conflicting reports. As Fox Mulder would’ve said, the truth is out there.   [link] [...] [...] Allahpundit is trying to keep track of all these conflicting reports. As Fox Mulder would’ve said, the truth is out there.   [link] [...]

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