There is no opposition in Syria (listen to Martin Dempsy's interview with Fareed Zakarea on CNN).What is happening in there is a foreign intervention. Armed mercenaries being sent to kill the local people as well as attack the government forces and put the blame on the Syrian government. Western media is playing the role in spreading the fire as usual. No government would be so stupid that it would start killing its own people and attract international criticism and become unpopular. The most interesting thing to note is who is benefiting from this all. Only one country whose forces failed to achieve their objectives in 2006 because of perceived cooperation of Syria with their foe. Now it is considered essential to remove Syria from the equation. It is so obvious and so easy to reach this conclusion but why main stream media's analysis is so superficial is beyond my comprehension unless it is their undeclared agenda to keep the public in the dark.
AH - 12 years ago
I agree with Micheal R comment. I should add that many of the CIA-trained Mujahdeen in the 1980's in Afghanistan turned into Taliban a decade or two later. In Syria, like in many Arab and Muslim countries, eliminating Israel is a universal goal. How much you hate the Jewish State is a measurement of your patriotism. Unless the current revolution in Syria becomes unified on respecting human rights, promises separation of Church/State, and recognizes rights of all minorities (including Alawites, Druze, and Kurds), then arming them with weapons is like playing with fire. Short-term military intervention is a safer option.
Michael R. - 12 years ago
This really depends on who the opposition really is. At this point I dont think anyone is really paying close attention to that. We didnt pay attention to who we were supporting in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia and now we have the Muslim Brotherhood Rising into power and promoting Sharia Law in very delicate places in regards to our political allies.
I believe America's role in Seria should be that of humanitarian aid and medical support for those that are wounded in the fights. The Serian people should stand together agianst thier gov't if it is not the government of the people. Those are Serian soldiers attacking the protestors, not foreign forces. Assad only has power over the people that let him have power over them. A leader is nothing without those that he leads.
Bob Moore - 12 years ago
The Middle Eastern Region should be supportive of it surrounding countries when it comes to supporting Middle East Democracy where there is civil unrest. It is obvious to any thinking person non-muslim countries are not a good choice during periods of political turmoil in the Middle East. Westerners and Europeans can support from a distance only, successfully. Additionally, we can support communication through any means possible to educate the Muslim world about Freedom and Western Democracy, without domination by Religion.
There is no opposition in Syria (listen to Martin Dempsy's interview with Fareed Zakarea on CNN).What is happening in there is a foreign intervention. Armed mercenaries being sent to kill the local people as well as attack the government forces and put the blame on the Syrian government. Western media is playing the role in spreading the fire as usual. No government would be so stupid that it would start killing its own people and attract international criticism and become unpopular. The most interesting thing to note is who is benefiting from this all. Only one country whose forces failed to achieve their objectives in 2006 because of perceived cooperation of Syria with their foe. Now it is considered essential to remove Syria from the equation. It is so obvious and so easy to reach this conclusion but why main stream media's analysis is so superficial is beyond my comprehension unless it is their undeclared agenda to keep the public in the dark.
I agree with Micheal R comment. I should add that many of the CIA-trained Mujahdeen in the 1980's in Afghanistan turned into Taliban a decade or two later. In Syria, like in many Arab and Muslim countries, eliminating Israel is a universal goal. How much you hate the Jewish State is a measurement of your patriotism. Unless the current revolution in Syria becomes unified on respecting human rights, promises separation of Church/State, and recognizes rights of all minorities (including Alawites, Druze, and Kurds), then arming them with weapons is like playing with fire. Short-term military intervention is a safer option.
This really depends on who the opposition really is. At this point I dont think anyone is really paying close attention to that. We didnt pay attention to who we were supporting in Egypt, Libya and Tunisia and now we have the Muslim Brotherhood Rising into power and promoting Sharia Law in very delicate places in regards to our political allies.
I believe America's role in Seria should be that of humanitarian aid and medical support for those that are wounded in the fights. The Serian people should stand together agianst thier gov't if it is not the government of the people. Those are Serian soldiers attacking the protestors, not foreign forces. Assad only has power over the people that let him have power over them. A leader is nothing without those that he leads.
The Middle Eastern Region should be supportive of it surrounding countries when it comes to supporting Middle East Democracy where there is civil unrest. It is obvious to any thinking person non-muslim countries are not a good choice during periods of political turmoil in the Middle East. Westerners and Europeans can support from a distance only, successfully. Additionally, we can support communication through any means possible to educate the Muslim world about Freedom and Western Democracy, without domination by Religion.