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Bombs Away In Syria

Posted on March 11, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Another day in Syria, another bombing by government planes of its own people. Syrian jets blasted Homs in another effort to kill and maim those who do not like President Bashar al-Assad. Apparently the attack was in response to a rebel assault on the district of Baba Amr which had been lost to Syrian troops last week. To add to the day of violence, al-Qaeda claimed to have killed 48 Syrian soldiers and nine Iraq guards who were protecting a convoy in Iraq. Naturally, the Iraq government was angry because ”terrorists” were in their country. It is a shocking thing for terrorists to be found in Iraq.

The war goes on. The violence goes on. Crowds of Muslims in Pakistan attacked Christians because of  an alleged incident of “blasphemy.” For some strange reason these Muslims are not upset that thousands of Muslims are dying in Syria. Now, if President Assad could be found guilty of blasphemy, crowds would pour into Syria!

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West Trains “Good Syrians”

Posted on March 10, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Two civil wars are raging in Syria, one is against the brutal regime of  Bashar al-Assad and one is between opposing groups of rebels against his government.  Syrian rebel forces contain members of Islamist forces, members of al-Qaeda, secular groups which seek creation of a modern democratic government and rebels who are allied to one or another faction within the country. American and French soldiers are currently in Jordan to assist in the training of secular rebels who one day will  have to confront Islamists and al-Qaeda. Trainers are providing logistical and political and economic expertise in case they are needed.

It is quite probable that once Assad departs, open war will break out in Syria, city administrations will collapse and the need for trained personnel to run cities will be imperative. Most probably those  being trained by French and US troops will be among the first to enter Syria prepared to assume responsibility for rebuilding.

Civil War I most probably will lead to Civil War II.

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I AM THE LAW

Posted on March 5, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Every so often a world leader explains his views on life, on power, and on how peace can be furthered which results in wonder at which planet this individual currently inhabits. President Bashar al-Assad comes from a noble family. His father was dictator, his father murdered thousands of fellow Muslims, and his father inhabited a palace in which only those who agreed with his ideas were allowed to continue living. Bashar offered to the world  his interpretation of what was going on in Syria. It goes like this:

1. I am a noble son of Syria.

2. I am willing to negotiate with anyone, including militants who will surrender their  weapons to me.

3. I will not negotiate with any militant who will not surrender to me.

4. British colonialists will not be welcome in my palace.

5. The people of Syria adore and worship me–except for a few who are in Syria but really are not part of Syria.

6. I trust this is clear to one and all.

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Sorrow Of Syria

Posted on March 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Death did not take a holiday this week in Syria. Oh, there were talks by representatives from various nations, statements were issued, new US Secretary of State John Kerry promised relief and economic assistance but made clear no weapons would accompany those funds until the US is clear as to who is running the rebellion in Syria and what is the role of al-Qaeda and Islamists. Naturally, Russia and Iran and China denounced aid to rebels and urged the world to simply allow Bashar al-Assad to clean up his own mess. Of course, the “clean up” part refers to killing people or throwing them in jail and then killing them.

There was a report from rebel sources in Syria concerning entry into a refugee camp for Palestinians who were stuck in Syria, identifying two men, and then hanging them to nearby trees. They were accused of being spies for Assad.

The good news  is  deaths of these Palestinians will not be laid at the feet of Israel’s Mossad.

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Aid Syria-Yes Or NO?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Secretary of State  John Kerry is in Syria. He is proposing further assistance to rebels fighting against the government of  President Bashar al-Assad. “We are examining and developing ways to accelerate the political transition that the Syrian people want and deserve.” In other words, that means, we want to send aid, but we don’t want to send aid to potential terrorist anti-Assad groups. Everyone agrees that President Assad must go. But, everyone does not agree on who  will replace the man who has created chaos in his own nation.

Libya taught the American government that getting rid of a dictator like Gaddafi only brought in his wake new terrorist groups. It led to the madness in Mali and it has left Libya uncertain as to who eventually will run the nation. Hopefully, Syria, not redeux.

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Death Is Our Companion In Syria

Posted on February 23, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Each day witnesses death in the streets of Syrian towns, each day witnesses innocent men, women and children blown to bits. President Bashar al-Assad has sent Scud missiles into his own cities as he seeks somehow in some way to control those in rebellion to his government. Each day twenty or forty or six die when a missile hits their town. Each day people go hungry or experience cold and fear, but the war goes on and on. Each day, another delegation arrives in Syria, has a    discussion with Assad and departs for another discussion somewhere else. Death in Syria has become so common that reporting such incidents no longer has a place in the media.

The world accepts Death when there is great death in a country. When was the last time any media outlet in America reported Death from the Congo where about  five million have died during the past decade. Death reaches a point in which Death is a familiar companion, not our foe.

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Death Be Not Proud

Posted on February 19, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Murder of the innocent has become a daily occurrence in Syria as bombings continue, houses are blown to bits, and in some areas of the country just about everyone has witnessed death or wounds inflicted upon a family member of friend. One walks the street of a modern city listening to sounds of death as artillery blasts away or a sniper captures the innocent in his scope. It has now reached the point where a husband and wife push a baby carriage as carnage surrounds their very stroll in the sun. Wheat production is down, factories are barely able to produce items, fuel is in short supply, and one must line up for food even as some man in a tower is placing you in his gun site.

A man told a reporter that while walking his son a soldier drove by and asked the boy, “does your dad havea  gun at home?” When dad attempted to make a joke out of the question, the soldier responded: “shut up I’m  asking your son!”

Such is life in modern Syria. Now, if only a rebel would draw a picture of Mohammad, thousands would join in protest.

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Nothing New In Syria

Posted on February 16, 2013 by | Leave a comment

There is heavy fighting at the International Airport in Aleppo, Syria, rebels have seized a military base, and the death total is either at 70,000 or has gone beyond it. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov insists that rebels have not offered any solution to the civil war, and urged its leaders to agree to discussions with their former Beloved Leader Bashar al-Assad. Oh, he did admit any reforms proposed by Assad were too little, too late and the man he supports was not “really getting in line with events.”

Of course, “the opposition” is composed of all sorts of folks, few of whom actually agree with anything proposed by someone else. The US refuses to get involved in supply arms until they know who will receive this equipment. After providing al-Qaeda tons of arms in Iraq, American leaders finally understand we should tred slowly when it comes to supplying arms to anyone.

Another day, same old things going on, some more innocent people dying, and discussions are proceeding-within groups.

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Guns For Syria?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by | Leave a comment

The issue of arms for Syrian rebel forces continues to arise, particularly from Republican congressmen like Senator John McCain and his buddy, Lindsay Graham. General Martin Dempsey, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff admitted that he had engaged in discussions with outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Dempsey insisted they reviewed a “menu of options” but the discussions were “conceptual” in nature. Both were particularly concerned about “understanding the environment” surrounding fighting in Syria.

Syrian rebels include those genuinely concerned about creating a democratic Syria to those desiring imposing a sharia directed government which would compel all to adhre to precepts of Sharia law. Hopefully, the US learned from Libya that it was one thing to  overthrow a dictator, another to create a democratic society. Always remember Mali!

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Syria-Armed Or Unarmed?

Posted on February 9, 2013 by | Leave a comment

There are members of Congress who seek to arm Syrian rebels in order to overthrow the dictatorship of President Bashar al-Assad.m As Senator John McCain put it to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta:  ”how many more have to die beforeyou recommend miltiary action?” McCain wants to arm rebels, he wants them to storm into the capital and wipe out all the bad guys. Panetta defended  non-lethal aid to rebels, the policy being pursued by the President and State Department.

Senator McCain apparently has not recently checked the Middle East. President Mubarak was overthrown in Egypt and now replaced by an Islamist government which denies rights to secularists and Christians. Libya remains a basket case of  groups in conflict over power. Tunisia has an Islamist government which is in conflict with secular groups. And, off in Mali are Islamists who escaped from Libya with weapons.

The US must be careful and only support Syrian rebels who truly seek to establish a government that respects the rights of all-Islamists, women, secular folk and even Christians.

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