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In reply to the discussion: Assad fled to Moscow - has Assad regime fallen? [View all]Prairie Gates
(3,956 posts)42. Agreed. This is dubious
There's no reason to flee Damascus if you're Assad. Aleppo is on the frontier to rebel held territory and has been for years. This offensive is indeed shocking, but we're talking about 20-50 kilometers. Damascus is 350 km away.
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Prairie Gates
Nov 29
#40
They are 100% anti-Iran and it is a virtual certainty that Mossad co-funded this operation
Prairie Gates
Nov 29
#39
Didn't have "Celebrate the diversity of the Assad regime" on my Saturday bingo card
Prairie Gates
Nov 29
#44
I'm not supporting ISIS, and Assad is a genocidal murderer who you are supporting
Prairie Gates
Dec 1
#63
May they rule better, be kinder, more humane, more open to change. I doubt it, but well, hope springs something.
mucholderthandirt
Dec 2
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