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dreamnightwind

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35. Not so clear

Reply to briggavell (Reply #22)

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 02:39 AM

Sep 2013

They don't have much oil. There is some CT (I believe plenty of CT, maybe this too) out there about a pipeline, and about Prince Bandar and various Sunni-Shia dynamics involving the Saudis, Iranians, etc.

This thread has some good info, much of it downthread if you're into reading:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023569060

I honestly don't know what to think, but I've seen TPTB wag the dog too many times not to know when I'm seeing it again. They're making Obama be a good company man and go along with the program, in my opinion.

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Pic Of The Moment: A Comprehensive List Of Positive Outcomes In The Syria Situation [View all] EarlG Sep 2013 OP

Trouble is, that space will not remain blank............... wandy Sep 2013 #1

I agree, wandy. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #14

Positive outcomes for whom? nt valerief Sep 2013 #2

What outcomes do you see occurring? nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #28

I'm just thinking the war drums wouldn't be beating if there weren't positive outcomes valerief Sep 2013 #30

US lawmakers have as much as $196 million invested in defense companies OnyxCollie Sep 2013 #33

See, EarlG forgot about that part Doctor_J Sep 2013 #38

Increased salaries, bonuses, stock options for the blood-soaked profiteers in MIC! Divernan Sep 2013 #3

You have a point there! We do have to remember poor MIC! :) idwiyo Sep 2013 #7

Uh, "positive outcome" for the United States. n/t Dawgs Sep 2013 #11

Profits for Raytheon et all should shoot up! So will oil co profits! n2doc Sep 2013 #4

Exactly! Melissa G Sep 2013 #12

. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #29

Perfect. Iggo Sep 2013 #5

K&R None. NADA. ZERO. idwiyo Sep 2013 #6

From 2 years ago... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #8

K&R TBF Sep 2013 #9

totally true sigh n/t irisblue Sep 2013 #10

Billions of your tax dollars down another toilet ... blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #13

$$$$ for oil companies and military contractors! There's always that. Initech Sep 2013 #15

Syria is a relatively small oil producer oberliner Sep 2013 #16

Iran is a pretty good producer, though. They're allies. merrily Sep 2013 #40

K&R for truth! backscatter712 Sep 2013 #17

excellent! oldandhappy Sep 2013 #18

Blank page says it all. washnwmn Sep 2013 #19

That's the first time I ever saw a DU front page pic contrary to Obama. /nt Ash_F Sep 2013 #20

There was at least one other time Bjorn Against Sep 2013 #26

That one was pretty funny. /nt Ash_F Sep 2013 #27

I have a friend who co-authored a RAND report on the possible use of airpower in Syria caraher Sep 2013 #21

It's clear as day. briggavell Sep 2013 #22

Not so clear dreamnightwind Sep 2013 #35

In March 2012, Kerry says that Obama was being swiftboated. Peace interventions with Syria DhhD Sep 2013 #37

??? explain please dreamnightwind Sep 2013 #41

Bombing of Baghdad March 2003 - Target - innocent civilians. DhhD Sep 2013 #23

This is an 8 minute segment of the bombing of Baghdad by German Media. Who is the target? DhhD Sep 2013 #24

Exactly! Little Star Sep 2013 #25

No More Wars! GAPP Sep 2013 #31

President Obama, if you support bombing Syria and sacrificing other's children, Nanjing to Seoul Sep 2013 #32

Jimmy Carter's Syrian Peace Initiative is the only idea that makes sense (n/t) Ocelot Sep 2013 #34

K & R ctsnowman Sep 2013 #36

Why does this smilie keep hitting his head against a brick wall? merrily Sep 2013 #39