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Comrade Grumpy

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9. "These foreign fighters represent an acute threat to our NATO allies." Someone should tell Turkey.

Reply to Triana (Original post)

Fri Sep 5, 2014, 11:37 AM

Sep 2014

Turkey has a big responsibility in this mess. In its effort to intervene in the internal affairs of its neighbor, Syria, it has been a staging ground for ISIS and other rebels. It's the Turkish border with Syria where the jihadis are crossing to the battlefield. Turkey, don't help "acute threats" to your NATO buddies.

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Just released: Joint statement by Secys Kerry & Hagel on ISIL meeting with allies [View all] Triana Sep 2014 OP

Vague referenda to Iran and Syria. nt geek tragedy Sep 2014 #1

This may be far more of a breakthrough than media realize at this point. blm Sep 2014 #3

They also ignore that he and later Biden were sent to speak to the Iraqis karynnj Sep 2014 #4

Some here show all the discernment of RW propaganda industry. None. blm Sep 2014 #10

Not sure I agree karynnj Sep 2014 #11

Yes, but, you have always been consistently kinder than me. blm Sep 2014 #12

Not really, but thanks karynnj Sep 2014 #13

And I hope your efforts are appreciated. blm Sep 2014 #14

So when does the boycott of Saudi oil begin? GeorgeGist Sep 2014 #2

A very effective tactic.. Spend war money on green! admonish Sep 2014 #8

Had Russia done something belligerent during these talks, the media and Obama haters would have kelliekat44 Sep 2014 #5

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Good work by Obama, Kerry, Hagel, NATO and its parent the UN. Thanks, Triana. freshwest Sep 2014 #7

"These foreign fighters represent an acute threat to our NATO allies." Someone should tell Turkey. Comrade Grumpy Sep 2014 #9