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KurtNYC

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8. This documentary shows some of the opposition (FSA) and what life has been like

Reply to chimpymustgo (Original post)

Tue Sep 3, 2013, 05:13 PM

Sep 2013

in Syria for almost the last 2 years. It implies, perhaps without trying, that parts of the opposition are sectarian while Syria has been a pluralistic society and in that context shows why non-Sunnis in Syria have very deep reservations about some of the rebels and/or the potential fall of Assad.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/syria-behind-the-lines/

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Who is the Syrian "opposition" we are helping, and why? What are our "interests"? [View all] chimpymustgo Sep 2013 OP

Our 'interests' are always about $$$. Avalux Sep 2013 #1

I'm also wondering how many of the PNAC warriors are hoping to draw Iran into this. polly7 Sep 2013 #4

They're chomping at the bit for that to happen. Avalux Sep 2013 #6

Thanks for the article. polly7 Sep 2013 #14

All great questions. I'd like answers to them, as well. Laurian Sep 2013 #2

Just guessing but I would say the Saudis are putting up the money ... kentuck Sep 2013 #3

Kerry is being misleading. It's contemptible. cali Sep 2013 #5

Thank you, cali. The transparent lying, the moving goalposts - all nauseating. chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #7

This documentary shows some of the opposition (FSA) and what life has been like KurtNYC Sep 2013 #8

And what, again, are "our interests"? chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #9

Our interests are humanitarianism from a compassionate President. JaneyVee Sep 2013 #10

Now that's a laugher! Why not respond with humanitarian aid? Urge peace talks? chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #12

"Our interests" center around enriching the MIC. City Lights Sep 2013 #11

Sorry, classified. Excellent questions, all raised in the hearing. BelgianMadCow Sep 2013 #13