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David__77

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6. That is exactly: take neither side in terms of material support.

Reply to pampango (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 6, 2012, 04:51 PM

Aug 2012

It would seem odd if the Syrian forces used "aircraft to attack" the hostages. It is more likely a botched rescue attempt, if, indeed, there was an airstrike. I'm pretty sure the Syrian government would prefer to rescue the hostages unharmed.

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UPDATE 1-Syrian rebels: govt attack kills 3 Iranian captives [View all] Eugene Aug 2012 OP

"we will kill the rest...." sounds like the kind of people our government would embrace nt msongs Aug 2012 #1

True nor should we support people who use aircraft to attack 'pilgrims' being held hostage pampango Aug 2012 #2

That assumes the regime knows where the kidnapped people are. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2012 #4

That is exactly: take neither side in terms of material support. David__77 Aug 2012 #6

Those rebels sound like some charming folks. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2012 #3

These are the same mercenaries Dokkie Aug 2012 #5

Here's what we know for certain about the conflict in Syria al bupp Aug 2012 #7

I think the Syrian government starts bombing neighborhoods... Comrade Grumpy Aug 2012 #8

That's certainly their allegation, but the response was, sir, reprehensible I think, nonetheless al bupp Aug 2012 #9

So that makes indiscriminate bombing and shelling UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #10

Understandable perhaps, but stupid and barbaric certainly al bupp Aug 2012 #11

He's certainly a chip off the old block. UnrepentantLiberal Aug 2012 #12

I think the country will end up bloody and divided. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2012 #13

Also, distinct possibilities, comrade al bupp Aug 2012 #14