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Oh Syria

Posted on April 28, 2013 by | Leave a comment

The war of terror goes on and on in Syria. Each side blasts away at the other, each side proclaims it represents the people of Syria and each side is convinced it has the right to kill anyone who gets in its way. US Secretary of Defense acknowledged there might be truth to reports the regime of President Bashar al-Assad is utilizing chemical weapons in the fight for freedom. Latest reports are that over 70,000 people have died in the country and countless thousands  of others have been wounded. It is unclear what will now happen if it is true that chemical weapons of destruction.

I assume that former President George Bush feels vindicated. Finally, the world knows that he was speaking the truth about weapons of mass destruction. OK, so he was referring to Iraq, not Syria. But, one must admit the Texas boy was ahead of his time. We finally know the truth about weapons of mass destruction!

 

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Silence Of The Lambs?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by | Leave a comment

An Israel intelligence officer charged that Syrian forces have been employing the nerve gas, Sarin, against rebel forces. General Itai-Brun charges there is “a hugearsenal of chemical weapons in Syria. Our assessment is that the (Assad) regime has used and is using chemical weapons.” As evidence, he noted pictures that showed victims foaming at the mouth. Naturally, President Assad charges that rebel forces are the ones employing chemical weapons. Where or how they obtained these chemicals is still unclear.

The real issue stemming from the war in Syria is the silence of Muslim leaders throughout the world. Where are demonstrations agaisnt Assad? Where are the crowds which surged through the streets denouncing cartoons? The silence of the voices which ordinarily shout loudly when pictures are shown can not be heard when innocent Muslims are being murdered by violent Muslims under leadership of President Assad.

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Just Another Day Of Death In Syria

Posted on April 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

The days go on and on in Syria, the deaths go on and on and the only new thing is exactly what is today’s figure on the number of dead humans. Rebel forces claimed yesterday that over 500 people were murdered by the Syrian arm when the residential section of Jdeidet-al-Fadel was stormed in Damascus. President Assad claims his troops were acting to protect civilians from militant rebels. There are reports rebel artillery was blasting away in the area, but unfortunately, the innocent, as usual became caught in this exchange. It appears the Assad strategy is to have a presence in cities and allow rebels to control the rest of the country.

The madness of civil war continues. The rage of anger which is strong during a civil war continues. Each side seeks to kill, each side seeks to create chaos  for without such turmoil, how could either exist. In time, the US and European nations will provide heavier arms to rebels and death will increase. Of course, Bahar al-Assad knows that dear Russia will always have an open door when he seeks sanctuary.

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Syria And Guns

Posted on April 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

It was only two years ago the Middle East erupted in demands for democracy and an end to petty dictators. It was only two years ago that secular and religious forces joined together in order to end the rule of Mubarak in Egypt and rid Tunisia of its semi-dictatorship. Thousands jammed the  streets of Cairo, people sang songs, they danced together and actually believed religious groups like the Muslim Brotherhood believed all were equal in a  new Egypt. That was then, today is now. Over 70,000 are dead in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad continues to insist he is only opposed by al-Qaeda and other “foreign” entities. Secretary of State John Kerry is proposing to furnish non-lethal aid to rebel forces.

Reality- Syria is a time bomb ready to explode if Assad is driven from power. Religious forces are prepared to take power, they are ready to force Christians to flee for their lives. There is NO peaceful solution awaiting if Assad leaves-as he must. We will witness another civil war who’s outcome is unclear. Prepare for the new civil war.

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Death Is Norm In Syria

Posted on April 2, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Each day more people die in Syria. Each day thousands of people flee to safety someplace in the battered country of Syria. New figures indicate at least 6,000 more are dead in March, and this raises the total of dead Syrians to about 70,000 since the madness of Bashar al-Assad began two years ago. The longer such conflicts proceed the less interested are the attitudes of those not being killed. It is difficult to identify a demonstration in any Muslim nation which is aimed at the Assad government. It is difficult to identify any group of imams coming together to fight for peace in Syria. The only interested people in this conflict is the government of Assad and insurgent forces which represent a wide variety of views.

The only certainty in the Syrian civil war is that when it concludes there will be another civil war as various factions vie for power. The other certainty is that civilians face another round of violence in which they die as others die to control the country for their own self interests.

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Ides Of March In Syria

Posted on March 29, 2013 by | Leave a comment

It is now over two years since the initial outbreak of violence agains the government of Syria began to take human lives. Opponents of President Bashar al-Assad have entered the  country in order to bring democracy to it, or, at least that is what they claim. Of course, thousands who support Assad are also in the country, to bring democracy to the sad state of Syria. Each day, each  side blasts away in the name of democracy, or, perhaps in the name of peace and love. Yesterday, the “good guys” sent mortar shells into the University of Damascus in order to kill the “bad guys.” Violence has reached a level at which killing whoever gets in the way is a blow for democracy.

It is ironic that as violence kills thousands of Muslims, there is no protest from leading Muslim scholars and religious leaders. Of course, if someone drew a cartoon, then cause for demonstrations would rock Muslim nations. There is quiet because the only people dying are Muslims!

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No More War Says Public!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Latest polls reveal that public opinion in the United States and England is not very supportive of providing military assistance to rebels fighting in Syria. Some in Congress such as Senator John McCain are demanding that President Obama arm rebels and take a more pro-active role in the Syrian civil war. A survey in America shows 42% in favor of regime change and 15% for such action. In England 57% oppose arming rebels and 15% favor this assistance. When asked about the  war in Iraq, 53% of  Democrats believe it was a mistake while 72% of Republicans still cling to the belief we had to enter Iraq to destroy the ever  elusive Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Unfortunately, few Americans have read information which proves conclusively that President Bush and Prime Minister Blair lied to their publics. If the truth were known, a much higher percent of Americans and people in England would still cling to their naive view of what happened in 2003 in Iraq.

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Another Red Line For Israel

Posted on March 18, 2013 by | 1 Comment

The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enjoys informing the American government of the importance of drawing red lines to inform Iran or Syrians as to what they can or can not do. The latest red line being demanded is that American planes should destroy Syrian missile sites if there is any evidence these weapons are being turned over to Hezbollah. The Israel request makes military sense since the prospect of Hezbollah in  possession of such weapons poses a threat to peace in the Middle East.

However, if the US has to draw red lines in sand so should Israel. If the US should be asked to risk lives of Americans, so should Israel be asked to draw a red line in the sand and inform West Bank settlers they must evacuate land that belongs to Palestinians. Why when it comes to West Bank settlers must the Israel government back away? Is Israel  would seriously move toward peace with Palestinians the fear of Hezbollah would weaken.

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Hezbollah In Syria

Posted on March 16, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Two years have gone by in which over 70,000 people have been murdered in Syria due to refusal of President Bashar al-Assad to show concern and love for his own people. Israel intelligence now suggests during this time period a 50,000 strong military force has emerged in Syria whose goals protecting President Assad from his own people. This “people’s army” has and is being trained by Hezbollah forces  with the aid of Iran. Each day the Syrian air force bombs the people of Syria while Hezbollah troops enter the country in order to further aims of Iran and the Syrian government. Both Iran and Hezbollah do not wish democracy to come to Syria or witness the emergence of political force whose goals do not include allowing Iran or Hezbollah power.

Even as rebels seize towns and provinces, a new army is prepared to enter the country and regain what Assad has lost. On one hand Hezbollah is fighting in Syria in defense of its government, on the other hand, al-Qaeda and religious Salafists are fighting to get rid of Assad. We now have a stand off in which opposing terrorists confront one another.

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An Israel Voice For Peace

Posted on March 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Few people who utter words concerning the conflict betwen Israel and Arab nations are aware that during the 20th century there were Jews and Muslims and Christians who worked for peace. Few realiza that among early leaders of the PLO were Christians who also desired an Arab nation. It is not surprising that Israel Prime Minister Shimon Peres told French Imams of the importance for all nations to aid the people of Syria. “The Arab League can and should form a provisional government in Syria to stop the massacre, to prevent Syria from falling to pieces. The United Nations should support the Arab League to build an Arab force in blue helmets.”

Peres identified Iran as an enemy, not merely of Israel, but of Muslims who seek a world of peace. Jews have a responsibility to work with our Arab brothers and sisters in the struggle for modern societies in the Middle East which welcome all   people regardless of religion.

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