Seems like protected political speech. Repugnant, un-American, bigoted, and moronic...but still free speech as long as he did not make any threats of violence.
Now...since the imam at issue has engaged in politics from the pulpit, his mosque should be stripped of any tax-exempt status.
Feel...
The Iranian Revolutionary Regime is going to have a hard time keeping power without the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, their equipment, or their revenue.
And....no, I do NOT want any American ground forces anywhere in Iran.
They were warned.
All true.
Years ago, I took a course in international relations in college. I decided that it was mostly a waste of time because, in the end, only strength is respected. If you're strong, people will engage in dialogue because they fear you. Respect is fine, for those who share your...
Let's accept your analysis at face value. That would make Israel an American proxy in the region, or even a client state.
What we most cynically get from our investment: A front line force against America-hating terrorist regimes. We get separation between attacks on American enemies and...
For lightweight drone swarms: Perimeter and mobile CIWS turrets loaded with simple 5.56 rounds. Very cheap (by military standards). Plentiful ammunition. Proven technology. Could be deployed with all mobile personnel elements.
Just spitballing....
Did he start every day by telling everyone that he was planning to use his guns to kill all of his neighbors? If so, then yes.
Threats of credible violence are not protected speech.