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In reply to the discussion: Syrian government claims it found chemical weapons in rebel tunnels [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(60,320 posts)41. Actually, you are right. Thanks for reminding me.
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Syrian government claims it found chemical weapons in rebel tunnels [View all]
David Krout
Aug 2013
OP
Actually, just from article, it's pretty solidly established that "neurotoxins" were used.
DLnyc
Aug 2013
#42
LOL : "Army heroes are entering the tunnels of the terrorists and saw chemical agents" sic
Sand Wind
Aug 2013
#3
If Assad knew he didn't fire the chemicals, he would have brought in the inspectors ASAP. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2013
#7
It does follow: definitively pinning it on the rebels would be worth allowing a little regrouping.nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2013
#12
If the rebels had the chemicals they would keep fighting until they could hide them.
Arctic Dave
Aug 2013
#11
And then it would be clear that they were the ones not allowing the inspectors in. Instead
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2013
#13
He hasn't let them in - "a few miles away" is not good enough for inspection
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#18
So you are saying, he invites the UN in to investigate for chemical weapons use
Arctic Dave
Aug 2013
#19
It's Assad preventing the inspectors. It's Russia pressuring Assad (finally) to allow inspection of
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2013
#21
So you are saying the rebels gassed hundreds of their own people including their children?
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2013
#22
Here's one of your posts in a serious thread (pic). Can't take anything you say seriously.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2013
#29
Frederick Pleitgen of CNN just reported that Iran says Syria will allow the inspectors in.
Comrade Grumpy
Aug 2013
#39
What if it's not the desired result, like in May when some at the UN accused the Rebels ?
jakeXT
Aug 2013
#14
There are those who say US interference will result in a proxy war between US & Iran or Russia.
summerschild
Aug 2013
#30