More Islamic Craziness

While Islamists are dangerous, destructive, and insane, they are certainly not very original.

Taking a few moments away from Jew-bashing, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said today that Islam must prepare to rule the world, and that the return of the Mahdi, or Messiah, is close at hand.

According to Shiites, the 12th imam disappeared as a child in the year 941. When he returns, they believe, he will reign on earth for seven years, before bringing about a final judgment and the end of the world.

Ahmadinejad is urging Iranians to prepare for the coming of the Mahdi by turning the country into a mighty and advanced Islamic society and by avoiding the corruption and excesses of the West.

Continuing the theme, Iran's speaker of parliament, Mehdi Kahrubi, said Saturday that some people working closely with Ahmadinejad believe the Mahdi probably will return in the next two years, which means Iran needs to start building more hotels.

That whole "no room at the inn" thing, you understand.

Maybe the three wise Iranian mullahs can bring gifts of oil, plutonium and an AK-47.