Today, in a symbolic act, Iranians set fire to the flags of Israel and the United States, as well as an obelisk and a statue of Baal—which they described as a symbol of Satan—in various cities across Iran in response to the release of the Epstein documents.

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    1 day ago

    Say what you want, but their effigy-burning commitment is absolutely top notch.

    They build a fucking statue that any Baal-worshiper would be thrilled to have in their home and then burn it.

    That statue is awesome. Blows Banksy’s picture-shredder out of the water.

    I’m just wondering if they contracted the statue out to some artist without sharing their plans.

    “You did what with it? Dude, that took me fifteen fucking months. MY WIFE LEFT ME!!!”

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      3 hours ago

      Burning a statue of Baal is metal as fuck. Set flame to the dying and rising god Baal, let his ashes bring strong harvests and renewal 🤘

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      1 day ago

      I’m just wondering if they contracted the statue out to some artist without sharing their plans.

      I think the first part is a safe assumption, but I can I can’t imagine any reason for secrecy. It may have been state or community or corporate funding.