Talking of flatulence problems, here’s some sub-Riefenstahl military bombast from Iranian TV with a strong fascist whiff about it. The band at the start sounds more like the Salvation Army on a bad day, but it gets better as Zulfiqar, the sword of Ali – represented by warriors whose faces are “radiant with love of the revolution” – pierces in two the US flag.
We shout the glory of the name of Iran on the summit of fame and dignity.
Our proud Iran is proud of you – its brave children.
What’s with the trombon? at the end of every verse : “ua ua uaaa…”
Looks like a joke.
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It did occur to me that MEMRI might have stuck a bit of a comedy brass soundtrack on there with, as you say, that great trombone part, but really it’s not what they do. I’m sure it’s genuine.
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Did you notice that the star of David is wrong? It has 8 points, not 6.
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No, the star with the 8 points symbolizes Islam. There is a six-pointed star next to the Swastika in the American colors.
Yeah, I thought MEMRI too, but I guess I am not used to Persian military marches.
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Fabian, thanks for clearing that up. I wonder why I never knew that.
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