(2006-10-28) — Under pressure from the U.S. to disarm in the wake of this summer’s war with Israel, Hezbollah announced today that it would spin off its political and social service units to focus on its core business — the development and distribution of terror.
In a corporate news release, CEO Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah said, “Over the years, our success has lead us into several brand extensions — like politics, health care and education. But I’m afraid these have become distractions, and we’ve allowed other terror groups to steal market share while we fiddled around with negotiations and public relations. We need to get back to our core beliefs and focus on becoming world class in our niche.”
The announcement comes as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice again called on Hezbollah to fulfill the terms of the U.N.-brokered cease fire with Israel by laying down weapons and becoming a legitimate part of the political process in Lebanon.
However, Mr. Nasrallah rejected the idea, saying “it’s ridiculous to think we should change our tactics after all these years. Our enemies are so primitive that they still settle their differences with discussions and documents. They’re diplomatic fanatics. You can’t negotiate with animals like that.”
63 responses so far ↓
1 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 28, 2006 at 8:48 am
God Bless America!
2 Maggie // Oct 28, 2006 at 8:59 am
Anonymous re#1 ………Bless your heart :>(
3 Ms RightWing, Ink // Oct 28, 2006 at 9:05 am
Let it be said.
4 gafisher // Oct 28, 2006 at 9:06 am
The Political Unit (Sunni Fein?) still has the ear of the world press. Looks like Israel may have hit a Hizbollah dirty-bomb cache in the recent conflict, but the typical lib Hizzie-fit response is that Israel nuked the poor innocent terroris, er, Freedom Fighters.
5 Beerme // Oct 28, 2006 at 9:29 am
Gotta love those core values!
6 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 28, 2006 at 9:31 am
I think Scott has illuminated an interesting nuance in the mindset of people like Nasrallah–that they want to feel they are morally, intellectually and physically superior (macho) both to those who they consider “diplomatic fanatics” (wimpy).
They really don’t see the advantage of negotiation or compromise. They see only one way to deal with those with whom they disagree–slaughter them. They have so deluded themselves that they don’t see that they are, in reality, out-of-control, gutless cowards and that those who would rather negotiate (live in peace) have a mighty strength.
It’s an insane anger issue with them; brought on by an immense lack of self esteem. In their heart of hearts they wish they were us but, in that same heart, they know they are mere barbarians and it embarrasses them–and enrages them. They project their hatred of themselves onto us. It’s really kind of sad.
I have a hard time compressing my thoughts into a few short sentences. I hope I make sense–at least, sometimes.
7 egospeak // Oct 28, 2006 at 9:39 am
I guess Hezbollah is falling back on that old maxim: find out what you like to do and do it to the best of your ability. Isn’t there some old saying about the danger of combining nutjobs and high explosives?
If only they could find a way to just blow themselves up.
Shucks, even a conservative whackjob like me would be in favor of that.
Regards,
egospeak
8 egospeak // Oct 28, 2006 at 9:42 am
Just to avoid any confusion, what I meant was blow up themselves and only themselves.
Regards,
egospeak
9 Loki, E.NC.Z.B-K // Oct 28, 2006 at 10:13 am
He think’s his Job has challenges? He should talk to Mohommad in Human Resources.
[This post has been kinda sanitized]
10 puzzletop // Oct 28, 2006 at 10:16 am
Egospeak,
On your clarification…Funny how we didn’t assume that they target others when they blow themsevles up, huh.
Strange world of Islamo-facisism we live in.
puzzletop
11 Shelly // Oct 28, 2006 at 10:43 am
RE: 9, imagine having to answer questions like “Is there room for advancement? Are there pension benefits?”
12 RedPepper // Oct 28, 2006 at 10:58 am
Yes! Back To Basics!
Now that’s what I call Islamic fundamentalism!
13 egospeak // Oct 28, 2006 at 10:58 am
puzzletop,
Just wanted to make sure that I wasn’t misunderstood.
Regards,
egospeak
14 Fred Sinclair // Oct 28, 2006 at 11:20 am
Prov. 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. [KJV]
Some people never learn – then they’ll wake up in hell one day, thinking to themselves…”Gee, I thought I had my theology figured out better than this.”
Fred Sinclair, Heirborn Ranger
15 conserve-a-tip // Oct 28, 2006 at 11:21 am
In AlAnon, there is a saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” I’m just sayin’…….
Conserve-a-tip
16 RedPepper // Oct 28, 2006 at 11:27 am
And, when it comes to Islam, there’s nothing more basic than Muhammad .
17 Loki, E.NC.Z.B-K // Oct 28, 2006 at 11:40 am
I wonder if they offer a decent medical and dental plan?
They better offer a “Livable Wage” or I’ll call my senator!
What about workplace diversity?
Hate to see thier internet policy.
[someone tried to sanitize this comment]
18 MargeinMI // Oct 28, 2006 at 12:46 pm
OT:
I apologize for being tardy with an update on my friend. She’s home and feeling fine. After many tests, they still don’t know for sure what happened. She’s scheduled for a stress test and appointment with a cardiologist. He said it sounded like angina.
Praise the Lord she just got BC/BS through work!
OnT:
We should all maximize our gifts from God! Scrapplers are especially good at helping.
)
19 Darthmeister // Oct 28, 2006 at 1:27 pm
I wonder if Hezbollah uses the same focus groups as the DemDonks?
New Hezbollah motto: Be the best terrorist you can be.
20 Darthmeister // Oct 28, 2006 at 1:39 pm
Freakin’ Ted Kennedy was, for all practical purposes, a KGB collaborator. I’m not the least bit surprised.
Been following this for about a week and it’s time to starting drilling the Donks on this. What did past Democratic leadership know about this and when did they know it?
21 Fred Sinclair // Oct 28, 2006 at 1:47 pm
SPECIAL APPEAL
This is from a very new member of my church to the Pastor & me requesting prayer He reads my ScrappleFace but doesn’t post. Strong conservtive Christian.
Dave D’Arcy has MS which “comes and goes” with its debilitating symptoms. Please pray for him. – Waxless Fred
Hi Guys;
Please pray for me. I’m going to the emergency room now. My MS Neurologist says that it is unusual to have this many symptoms associated with MS. Since I’m having problems with other areas in my body, he thought I should go to the emergency room and since he spoke to Linda and not me, I am going! I won’t be able to come to the couple’s meeting tonight (unless I feel better). These symptoms came on me Thursday night and I slept until 4:30 pm Friday. I was incoherent mixing up words and even tried to answer the TV Remote three times, and didn’t realize it was the remote until I tried to put it in the cordless phone jack three times (which is when I realized after the 3rd try that it was the TV remote!). Like my headache in September, I don’t think Mr. MS dislikes infection. MS is not noted for these symptoms but any kind of infection or illness would rev up MS. My doctor thinks I might have a urinary infection, but I’m not in any pain, but I’m a little dizzy and I’m still very sleepy, as opposed to just tired.
Thank you,
Your brother in Christ,
Dave
Fred Sinclair, Heirborn Ranger
22 da Bunny // Oct 28, 2006 at 1:51 pm
Darth, I, too, read about Ted Commie-dy’s efforts to aid the Soviets during the Reagan Winning the Cold War years. And, it’s way past time to investigate the actions of this traitorous, drunken murderer!
23 da Bunny // Oct 28, 2006 at 1:54 pm
Fred, prayers for your friend just went Heaven-ward!
24 egospeak // Oct 28, 2006 at 2:20 pm
Darthmeister,
re #19 new terrorist mottos
1. Join Hezbollah, see the world… at least until the bomb explodes.
2. Become a suicide bomber, an army of one(s).
3. We’re just looking for a few good (relative term) men, and impressionable teen boys and girls.
4. Off we go into the wild blue yonder flying high into the sky(scrapers).
Regards,
egospeak
25 camojack // Oct 28, 2006 at 2:27 pm
Hezbollah Spins Off Political Unit to Focus on Terror
Huh?! Why would they have to “spin off” their primary focus?
26 R.A.M. // Oct 28, 2006 at 3:30 pm
I posted a comment two threads ago and it disappeared! I think it was best comment yet! I can say that because it is no longer there!
I learned that from “Bubba” Clinton!
Speaking of Clinton, I’m sure you heard that they found a “white powdery substance” in his office in Harlem. What they didn’t tell you was, that it was brought in by Al and Jesse, and some of it was found in a rolled up $100 bill!
Bubba and the substance were the ONLY white things that were found though.
27 Ms RightWing, Ink // Oct 28, 2006 at 3:46 pm
RE:21
Welcome to the land of MS. You never know what you may wake up to. I lost my sight a few days ago and I’m slowly getting it back. Confusion–well that is part of a progressive symptom. I will pray for your friend, but I really hope he is tuned into a support group of other MS’ers who can help him understand the agony of the disease.
My Neurologist is out of town until Tuesday, so until then they tell me bed rest. Ha! Me bed rest, now that is a joke.
28 Darthmeister // Oct 28, 2006 at 4:18 pm
da Bunny,
… and the dimwits of Massachusetts just keep voting this guy in. Obviously they know no shame. He’s a drunk, a murderer, a liar and now we know him to be a fifth column traitor colluding with the enemy of this country back in the 1980s. Only a Democrat could get away with that.
egospeak,
That’s a good start. Here’s more:
Blow your one chance in life, be a suicide bomber!
The few, the proud, we kill innocent civilians.
Global jihad: You only go around once in life.
Hezbollah: We don’t need no steeenkin’ license to kill.
Allah loves you, convert now or die.
Join al Qaeda: You won’t lose your cool if you make an infidel lose his head.
29 Darthmeister // Oct 28, 2006 at 4:25 pm
Ms RightWing,
Keep your frequency open here. Lot’s of people praying for you.
Lay back, relax and preview some Slim Whitman songs here from his How Great Thou Art album. Hee hee! [(~;]Å“
30 Ms RightWing, Ink // Oct 28, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Darthmeister
I thought you were my friend. Wait till I talk to Aunt Sarah, she’ll have a thing or two to say about you sending me Whitman music ( she’ll probably want one too.
Big winds and storms rolling across the rust belt today. Tying down my cat.
31 kajun // Oct 28, 2006 at 5:21 pm
In a speech today, Mr. Nasrallah said ,b> “Mr. Sharon:Tear down this wall!”
32 Darthmeister // Oct 28, 2006 at 6:10 pm
Ms RightWing, does she use a hickory switch or Uncle Willy’s razor strap?
kajun, is that so it makes it easier for the Palestinians to blow up discoteques and pizza parlors?
33 conserve-a-tip // Oct 28, 2006 at 6:13 pm
Egospeak and Darthmeister: You do know that they have a theme song, right?
…You don’t know what you can find. Why don’tcha come with me little one(stead of girl) on a magic carpet ride…
34 conserve-a-tip // Oct 28, 2006 at 6:14 pm
Sorry, that’s me, that’s me, Conserve-a-TTTT
35 conserve-a-tip // Oct 28, 2006 at 6:16 pm
ooo! ooo! How ’bout this one!
Hezbollah: The sum of many parts.
(flying ones that is)
36 conserve-a-tip // Oct 28, 2006 at 6:17 pm
Shhhooooottt.
Forgot to sign it. When can I be a real Scrappler again?
C-A-T
37 Shelly // Oct 28, 2006 at 7:04 pm
I think they should also have a new arson branch to bring together the “youths” of Europe.
38 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 28, 2006 at 7:33 pm
Cheney has yet to condone (out loud) “waterboarding.” And, even if he were to do so, so what? Huh? HUH!?!
The lives of dozens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousand, hundreds of thousands or millions of innocent people (or even one person) are way more important than the alleged “dignity” of a devoted, professional mass murdering sociopathic worm.
39 RedPepper // Oct 28, 2006 at 8:40 pm
And speaking of “the Party of God” … they’ve developed their own version of “Habitat For Humanity” !
Deadly Hezbollah chess match .
40 Darthmeister // Oct 28, 2006 at 9:50 pm
Don’t you mean Habitat For Inhumanity?
41 myword // Oct 28, 2006 at 9:56 pm
As I said before, “waterboarding saves lives.”
42 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 7:54 am
Only nine more agonizing days of Kinky Friedman ads.
43 Ms RightWing, Ink // Oct 29, 2006 at 8:11 am
Hey, is everyone sleeeping in for DST? My cat said I had to get up. sigh
44 Ms RightWing, Ink // Oct 29, 2006 at 8:12 am
Or make that non-DST
45 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 8:25 am
I explained to my cat, Joe, that it wasn’t time to eat, yet.
He gave me his exasperated, condescending “silly human” look and ordered me to fill his bowl, NOW.
Of course, I did.
46 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 8:27 am
I wish they’d fix the Log In database.
47 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 8:42 am
Interesting:
The Venezuelan government (aka Hugo Chavez) owns 28 percent of Smartmatic International that owns Sequoia Voting Systems, which now has voting equipment installed in 17 states and the District of Columbia.
What’s up with that!?!
48 Loki, E.NC.Z.B-K // Oct 29, 2006 at 9:36 am
Memo
From: CEO Nasrallah
To: Mohommad, Human Resources
CC: CFO Ahmadinejad
Subject: New job postings
Mohommad,
We cannot tolerate any more of these spelling mistakes! I don’t care if the Great Satan’s web sites filter out the word, we do not need any more Directors of Tourism!
We would hate to find a replacement for you. I trust you will not disappoint us.
Nasrallah
49 egospeak // Oct 29, 2006 at 9:59 am
To continue yesterdays theme,
“Vote or blow yourself up!”…… hmmm, that doesn’t make any sense… how about,
“Blow yourself up or die!!” … or maybe,
“Live under Sharia or die!!!” All courtesy of P. “AL Ackbar” Diddy.
Regards,
egospeak
50 Maggie // Oct 29, 2006 at 10:22 am
Good Morning everybody!
My cat Miss “Rain” awoke,stretched,washed her face and then resumed her 23 hour nap.
Have a great day!
51 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 10:25 am
Here’s what I mean about that “look” Joe gives me.
52 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 10:27 am
Okay, that didn’t work, sorry.
There’s a link on the right-hand side of my blog that does work, if you’re interested.
53 Ms RightWing, Ink // Oct 29, 2006 at 11:09 am
The French youth are rioting again. Someone allegedly put pork in Le McDonalds Burger.
My, oh my when will they ever learn.
54 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 11:33 am
On a previous thread there was some discussion of Kurdistan and the federalization of Iraq and I must say, after reading this interview, I now have a new perspective.
55 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 11:57 am
Just when I was becoming convinced that the rumors were true…..
Query:
Why does that dude need his name embroidered on his sweat suit?
56 Stop The ACLU // Oct 29, 2006 at 1:31 pm
Sunday Funnies…
image courtesy of faithmouse
Fighting the Left has lots of funnies!
Frank J at IMAO draws us a picture of what it would be like with democrats in charge.
Point Five is lifting the veil to understand the Muslim woman.
Barking Moonbat has some Sunday …
57 RedPepper // Oct 29, 2006 at 2:33 pm
#55 JL3: A. In case the senile fool leaves it on the bench at the dog track!
Why are you still wearing the pair of false spectacles with the mustache and fuzzy eyewbrows attached, Mr. “Anonymous” ?
58 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 2:47 pm
RE: #57~~
RedPepper~~
It’s not my fault. I’ve tried everything humanly possible to correct the problem from my end.
It is the ScrappleFace Log In database.
There are several “Anonymous”es (Anonymice?). For some reason, I retained the link and I’d unhook that if I could (because I don’t want people to think I’m brazenly trying to get hits on my blog–I’m more low-key than that) but I can’t even get to my profile.
59 RedPepper // Oct 29, 2006 at 2:48 pm
Rats! That was supposed to be “eyebrows”, without an extra “w” … not that I have anything against “W”, mind you …
60 RedPepper // Oct 29, 2006 at 2:52 pm
JL3: I’m betting you were “logged in” to your Scrappleface profile when they swapped the database. Am I right ?
61 JamesonLewis3rd // Oct 29, 2006 at 3:04 pm
Well, I probably was logged in to ScrappleFace–I usually am, but I don’t think I was on my Profile Page, if that’s what you mean.
62 RedPepper // Oct 29, 2006 at 3:09 pm
JL3: No, I just meant, logged onto Scrappleface, not actually in your Profile …
Completely OT & off subject, how come I can’t get the “Question Mark Smiley” to work for me?
63 RedPepper // Oct 29, 2006 at 3:12 pm
OK! There’s the little bugger …
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