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Sadness Of Syria

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

One can only cry for the beloved country of Syria in these times of violence and oppression. The world was prepared to offer support for those being murdered by President Bashar al-Assad, but Russia and China vetoed any attempt at action in the UN Security Council. Naturally, two nations which are essentially under the control of authoritarian folk refused to allow action against an authoritarian ruler. Even as they issued their veto, guns in Syria were being replaced by mortar shells and hundreds were now dead.

Death is now the common event in Syria. Those who dare expressing ideas for their rights are killed. It would be wonderful if hundreds of imams from the Middle East marched into Syria in the name of their religion, but we doubt if that event will ever occur. Where are demonstrations in support for Syria in Muslim nations is the real question? Of course, if some newspaper printed a cartoon depicting Mohammad, they would be in the streets.

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Tragedy Of Syria Gets Worse

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

We are approaching the end of a year of conflict in Syria during which time its President Bashar al-Assad has conducted a war of violence against his own people. Today things became worse than ever. In the city of Homs, government mortar batteries open fire on the town and an estimated 200 people are dead and hundreds others wounded. Initial reports suggest the artillery assault may have arisen over the presence of Army defectors who were setting up check points. Regardless, it was innocent civilians who were murdered by their own president.

As the Syrian government slaughtered its people, Russia fought a battle to halt passage of any form of tough resolution by the UN Security Council. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin prefers allowing tyrants to remain in office and fears once the UN gets involved in ending such dictatorial governments, they might glance in his direction.

By the way, where are imam led demonstrations against the murder of fellow Muslims? Perhaps, if Syrian rebels waved cartoons they might receive support from their fellow Muslims.

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Russia Serious About Syria

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Prime Minister Putin of Russia is determined to support the regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. His reasons most probably stem from disliking any petty autocrat being overthrown. Who knows such action might give ideas to those in Russia who are tired of his petty rule. The Russian government warned the UN it was going too far with its new resolution that demanded Assad step aside in order to avoid “a path to civil war.” Putin does not understand why killing over 5,000 of your own people is wrong. After all, they opposed the head of the government, doesn’t that allow a ruler to defend himself?

Russia fears more pressure on Assad is simply the first step in a UN sanctioned military venture to overthrow the Syrian ruler in a reprise of Libya and Muammar Gaddafi. There are new reports of army deserters fighting their former comrades in arms. However, these rebels lack sufficient weapons to overthrow Assad. Everyone with a sense of decency knows this petty tyrant has blood on his hands, The issue is whether or not others will get blood on their hands in order to overthrow him?

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Sad Times Continue In Syria

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The Arab League actually thought by sending observers to Syria in order to halt the blood bath unleashed by President Bashar al-Assad the result would reduce violence. That was yesterday, today Secretary General Nabil el-Araby threw in the towl of peace and decided to wipe the slate clean of peace efforts. He announced mission unaccomplished. “It has been decided to immediately stop the work of the Arab League’s mission to Syria.” This is one mission whose soldiers were wiped out before they ever reached Syria.

There are increasing reports of defecting Syrian soldiers who are using their weapons of former members of the Syrian army. We might be witnessing early stages of a guerrilla war.

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Russia Rushes Planes To Syria

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The Russian(we really mean to say, “Putin”) government has reportedly signed an agreement with President Bashar al-Assad of Syria to send him36 Yak-130 planes. Last week Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrovc said his nation does not have to explain or excuse why vessels from his country delivered amunition to the repressive regime of Syria. He insisted that Russia respected international law and was not guided by ”unilateral” sanctions imposed by other nations.

The Russian assumption is that Assad will prevail despite killing over 5,000 Syrians. Putin believes dictators will continue in power. Of course, if his assumption proves incorrect, a post Assad government might not forget this action. Then again, in the world of the Middle East, just offer money and you will prevail.

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Post Assad Syria Issues

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

President Bashar al-Assad is determined to retain power since he fears allowing free elections will end power of his minority Alawite group which has run the country for nearly forty years. Triumph of Sunni Muslims might result in Alawite flight along with that of Christians who are familiar with the end of Christianity in Iraq due to the Bush invasion. The government of Israel is making preparations for a POSSIBLE flight of Alawites and Syrian Christians who might seek refuge from an angry Sunni government which regards them as traitors.

The good news for Israel is less aid from a Sunni Syrian government to Hezbollah and other terrorist groups. The bad news is that a new group of Muslim and Christian refugees will flee toward the Golan Heights area requiring some form of camps to be built. Last year a group of Syrian protesters hit the Israel border resulting in several being killed.

Perhaps, Syrian refugees could be settled on the West Bank. Heck, everyone is taking land away from Palestinians, why not allow the Syrians to join in the plunder!

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No Fly Over Syria?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

A very unconfirmed report from Russian National Security Council Secretary, Nikolai Patrushhev, suggests the United States and Turkey are discussing the possibility of a “no fly zone” in Syria in order to halt the bloodbath unleashed by President Bashar al-Assad. He interprets Turkey’s decision to break its once cordial relations with Syria due to mass killings and a desire to block the spread of Iran’s influence in the Middle East.

We suspect the Russian official has things ass backwards. A no fly zone would have nothing to do with Iran, and everything to do with Turkeys desire to establish itself as guardian of Muslim rights in the Middle East to have Islamic democratic governments. Frankly, we doubt any such zone would be created without specific authorization of the United Nations. And, guess which country on the Security Council would veto such a move?

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God Is On Side Of Assad

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

These days it is very difficult ascertaining exactly on whose side God is on given the proclivity of politicians to insist he or she is the chosen one of the Big Guy up in the sky. President Bashar al-Assad made clear to the people of Syria and to the world that he would not bend a single inch in the struggle to overcome “foreign conspirators” who are tearing his nation to pieces. “The external conspiracy is clear to everybody. Nobody can be fooled anymore.”

The five thousand dead Syrians who took to the streets in order to create a more democratic society were simply tools of these foreign groups. The good news for Syrian admirers of Asssad is that “God willing, we will be victorious.” Someday, someone will explain to me why God gets involved in these conflicts between competing groups in society. Given the number of Republicans seeking the presidency who insist God is on their side, how much time in the day does God have to deal with real issues?

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Comedy In Syria

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

The comedy officially is known as an Arab League observer commission which ostensibly is in the country to monitor and PREVENT further violence has done absolutely nothing to end killing of the innocent. President Bashar al-Assad continues making clear HE is the boss and anyone daring to even mention that his forces are killing their own people will henceforth be classified as part of “regional and international parties who are trying to destabilize Syria.”

Anwer Malek quit the observer group in disgust at their failure to end violence. “The mission was a farce and the observers have been fooled. The regime orchestrated and fabricated most of what we saw to stop the Arab League from taking action against his regime.” It is time for “observers” to get the heck out of Syria and work for economic sanctions that will produce pain.

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Bombs Away In Syria!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Fred Stopsky| Leave a comment

Once again a suicide bomber blew himself up in Damascus and killed at least 25 people while wounding dozens. President Bashar al-Assad blames “terrorists” who, in his view, are also leading vocal protests against his government. Some observers blame al-Qaeda which seeks to support Sunnis in their opposition to the Alwaite Assad. Some blame Assad since it would not be difficult to recruit someone who would blow himself up and allow the government to find excuses for killing innocent people.

Of course, there are other possibilities:

1. Mossad. After all, if there is a problem in the Middle East, just say, “Mossad.” After all, they were behind the 9/11 bombing.

2. The CIA. After all, they are capable of any crime.

3. American Muslims who are blamed for all evils by Republican seekers for the presidential nomination.

4. Of course, there is always the ever convenient, Barack Obama.

5. We nominate Ron Paul who wants any excuse to justify staying out of world affairs.

Or, make your own nomination.

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