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In reply to the discussion: MSF-backed hospital in Syria destroyed by air strikes - statement [View all]jamzrockz
(1,333 posts)19. Not exactly
I only oppose the UN and the MSF when they are doing something I disagree with like trying to broker a seize fire for the Al Nusra rebels or treating them in the battlefield. As for Dr. Assad, I have no problem with him fighting the foreign backed militants the way he is fighting it. I think he was an OK president before he was attacked by foreign govts, his government treated women, religious minorities very well, accepted displaced refugees from our wars in Iraq and I never heard stories of political opposition killings like we hear happening in Saudi Arabia today.
Btw, I did not grow up in the US so my experiences in life which has helped mold my political views is very different from that of many DUers.
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MSF-backed hospital in Syria destroyed by air strikes - statement [View all]
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2016
OP
Horrible. Attacking volunteer doctors and hospital that provides care for so many in need
AllyCat
Feb 2016
#5
Odd - international law is clear, that medical treatment in a war zone is fine
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2016
#7
So, you oppose the UN and MSF, and support Assad bombing hospitals
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2016
#13
wow. why don't you stop doing somersaults & just say It's OK When Russia Does It
uhnope
Feb 2016
#27