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6. No one pretends that. But everyone seems to pretend

Reply to Comrade Grumpy (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 1, 2012, 03:35 AM

Apr 2012

that Syrian security apparatus does that killing for pure fun and enjoyment of it
and the gangs of violent extremists hell-bent on overthrowing the regime are
just "democracy activists" having nothing to do with the violence. Talk about
disingenuous.

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Syria declares it has defeated revolt [View all] maddezmom Mar 2012 OP

Well, that may be just a teensy bit premature, but... Comrade Grumpy Mar 2012 #1

I am sure most Syrians will take that "quiet desperation" over violent death at Fool Count Mar 2012 #3

I've read that the country is fairly evenly split... Comrade Grumpy Mar 2012 #4

No one pretends that. But everyone seems to pretend Fool Count Apr 2012 #6

Torturing some kids to death... SkyDaddy7 Apr 2012 #7

Yes, that's exactly what I am saying - your last paragraph. Fool Count Apr 2012 #8

Assad is a saint. Pay no attention to these pesky human rights geek tragedy Apr 2012 #10

It is not just the "WEST"... SkyDaddy7 Apr 2012 #12

Your cheer leading for that regime is disgusting. Nt geek tragedy Apr 2012 #9

Again? nt bemildred Mar 2012 #2

At least the tanks and artillery can stop firing on the cities now. pampango Mar 2012 #5

What will PNAC do now? Octafish Apr 2012 #11