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BlueStreak

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23. "Killed" usually means somebody took an action to kill them

Reply to BainsBane (Reply #17)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 10:57 PM

Aug 2013

In the context of your post, the implication is that they were executed BECAUSE they distributed the video.

Far from that, they apparently died because they chose to go into the area that had chemical agents.

It is heroic. I'm not disputing that. But I believe your post is misleading, and hearing your defense of it, I guess that was intentional.

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How do we KNOW it couldn't have been the "rebels" launching the gas? [View all] Ken Burch Aug 2013 OP

because they were dropped from planes and the rebels do not have planes???/ VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #1

Then why are reports it from rockets? HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #3

can you show me that? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #6

Actually... Tx4obama Aug 2013 #11

They were NOT dropped from planes. Xithras Aug 2013 #24

How do we know that it was neither the rebels nor the regime? n/t mia Aug 2013 #2

The rebels who released the video have been killed, for starters BainsBane Aug 2013 #4

Your post seems misleading to me. BlueStreak Aug 2013 #12

No, it is not misleading BainsBane Aug 2013 #17

"Killed" usually means somebody took an action to kill them BlueStreak Aug 2013 #23

by chemical weapons BainsBane Aug 2013 #33

What did I say that distorted the NPR article? BlueStreak Aug 2013 #35

If the NPR article is correct, then it most likely WAS the rebels BlueStreak Aug 2013 #5

say what???? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #8

What is your evidence for that claim? BlueStreak Aug 2013 #13

Here's one...a map of where the chemicals were ... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #22

What is the evidence of your claim that the chemicals were dropped from planes? BlueStreak Aug 2013 #25

Surviving witnessess: Rockets, 5am. HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #14

Sky News? It's the equivalent of FOX. It's pathetic you'd offer that as a source. KittyWampus Aug 2013 #28

They're quoting named witnesses. HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #29

NPR article said it MAY HAVE been the rebels. It was speculation. pnwmom Aug 2013 #20

That was also reported on NPR this afternoon -- broadcast BlueStreak Aug 2013 #27

Thanks. n/t pnwmom Aug 2013 #38

You falsely accuse me of misleading while you blatantly distort the NRR piece BainsBane Aug 2013 #31

Do we know that they have access to chemical weapons? Renew Deal Aug 2013 #7

no but we KNOW Assad does AND has an VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #9

According to Turkish security forces, yes. Scootaloo Aug 2013 #15

There is no question that the rebels have them. Xithras Aug 2013 #37

Who manufactured and sold the chemicals? Who are the arms dealers? n/t mia Aug 2013 #10

Everyone. HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #19

Because... Trust Us MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #16

as usual, you have no real contribution to pertinent information. KittyWampus Aug 2013 #32

OK, if the answer is other than "trust us"... MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #34

The Ministry of Truth tells no lies. jsr Aug 2013 #36

Ability, access and coordination, for starters. Barack_America Aug 2013 #18

We can't be 100% sure. But it is possible pnwmom Aug 2013 #21

Have heard, from administration, there's 'intel' about regime members planning, elleng Aug 2013 #26

Because rebels don't have the amount of chemicals used to kill a THOUSAND civilians KittyWampus Aug 2013 #30