Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad impressed the world yet again yesterday as he celebrated the 60th birthday of the creation of Israel in a predictable fashion.  When asked about the lack of balloons, streamers, and cake for the party, he remarked "it would be futile to hold a birthday ceremony for something which is already dead."  Instead, the leader of Iran has made yet another innocuous remark about Israel, saying they "would soon be swept away by the Palestinians."  He continues to be oddly preoccupied with what he has called a "regime (that) does not exist."  He also demonstrated his mastery of all things ironic, as he called the Jewish state a "terrorist and criminal state."

For their part, Israel is 'somewhat concerned' about the remarks from the possibly delusional leader of Iran.  His statements could possibly be interpreted by some as a hint or suggestion at a threat of some kind of misfortune to fall upon the Israeli people.  For some reason, Jews are historically somewhat 'sensitive' to threats of extermination, particularly when coming from countries that have the capability many times over to carry it out.  The reason for this sensitivity still remains a mystery to the Iranian regime.

Some of you who follow politics may have difficulty knowing whether or not to believe some of the statements made by leaders around the world.  For your convenience, I have constructed an 'insanity scale' below.  The higher the insanity score, the less that the person is believable.  As you can see, I have included examples at points along the scale, along with some statements to help illustrate and justify their place on the scale.

Quirky          Eccentric          Unbalanced          Mildly Delusional          Downright Crazy          Raving Lunatic


 

Rev. Pat Robertson - Televangelist on the Christian Broadcasting Network
When referring to Venezuela's two-bit dictator Hugo Chavez;
"I don't know about this doctrine of assassination, but if he thinks we're trying to assassinate him, I think that we really ought to go ahead and do it"
And may Jesus Christ be with you too, Reverend.


Hillary Clinton - Non-viable Democratic Primary Candidate for President
Winning big in West Virginia, yet no longer statistically being able to win the national primary;
"This race isn't over yet."
(Note: She may continue to move up this scale as her delusion continues through the summer)


Kim Jong-Il - The Diminutive Supreme Commander of the Korean Peoples Army
"The U.S. has become too arrogant, having no bomb falling on its soil for more than a half century. That’s over. Should a single particle of radioactive fallout reach North Korea, the U.S. will become a sea of fire.”
Worst case of nuclear missle envy I have ever seen.


Rosie O'Donnell - Out-of-work Actor
"Don't fear the terrorists.  They're mothers and fathers."
I guess once you have kids, it is no longer possible for you to kill indiscriminately.  The Rosie Think Tank once said people confuse passion for rage.  I must be confusing your passion for stupidity.


Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
On Israel's 60th birthday, wishing a happy birthday by saying "this (Israeli) regime is on its way to annihilation"
I guess that's Persian for 'Happy Birthday'.


Rev. Jeremiah Wright  - 'Former' Pastor of Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama
"The government lied about inventing the HIV virus as a means of genocide against people of color."
Right....  I can't imagine why a politician would distance himself from someone like this.