The vast majority of Americans are saying its none of their business. I bet its just killing the U.S. government that they have to wait until after the November elections to jump in, despite what its citizens want.
You know why the CIA and the Saudis are financing this civil war? The capitalist system is addicted to profit. They won't stop until they control every market in the world -- and then they'll fight again over the pieces. Capitalism is the cause of these wars.
And of course the US would never indulge in any propaganda, right? I mean, WE always tell the absolute, unvarnished truth, and Russia always lies, right? We would never lie to serve our own interests, right?
Patriotism and closing your eyes so you don't have to see the truth staring you in the face are not synonymous, as you evidently believe Rachael.
I did my time, wearing my country's uniform and defending the right for ALL American people to speak their opinions and -- yes -- even criticize our own government when we think it deserves it. Since you obviously flunked out in the 2nd grade, I'm sure you're totally unaware of the fact that the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that right to all Americans.
"Patriot" is just a word you heard somewhere and thought it looked good. You have NO idea what it actually means.
The Russians would probably do. They know that the U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar want to establish an anti-Iranian and anti-Hezbollah Sunni regime in Damascus. Israeli prime minister Netanyahu upped the ante by blaming Iran and Hezbollah "for helping Assad to slaughter the Syrians." (Haaretz, June 10, 2012)
The Syrian conflict is not an internal matter anymore. The U.S. and the Gulf Arab states provide the Syrian opposition with hundreds of millions of dollars, plus with all types of weapons, and lately with anti-tank missiles. Syrian rebels video shows them destroying Syrian tanks and screaming "Allahu akbar." The Russian saw their tanks burning, and they decided to up the ante too!
Now the U.S. is blaming Russia for providing Assad with "attack helicopters." Surely the Russian will do. They don't want to lose in Syria. The U.S. choice now is to arm the Syrian rebels with "Stinger missiles" to shot the Russian attack helicopters down. Then wait to see how the Russian will counteract. Syria is an expanded East - West conflict now. Reuters carries this headline about Syria today: "SYRIA BECOMING WIDER GLOBAL, REGIONAL PROXY WAR." (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/13/us-syria-global-proxy). Reuters, June 13, 2012)
It is all about isolating Iran and Hezbollah for the U.S. and its allies, and it is about keeping a loyal ally for Russia. The Syrian civilians are the helpless non-combatants caught and minced in the middle. And as a proverb says: "When the elephants fight, the grass is trampled!" Nikos Retsos, retired professor, Chicago
I agree with you. It's not about humanity, it's about interest.
How does one explain our cozy relationship with South American military juntas, Marcos of the Philippines, Batista and so on. Easy! Their were interest to protect (ours) and the populations of the aforementioned countries were not considered nor our 'constitutional principles' relative to them.
Russia is simply protecting its interest. Had Gaddafi behaved as we wanted and opened Libyan resources to the West with no restrictions, he'd still be alive and in power today.
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All freedom loving people wear red on June 29, for it surely will be another day of Red Blood in Syria.
Let the web communicate to the world. Wear Red! June 29th in support of the people of Syria
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Next thing you'll be posting is how much water the Sahara Desert has.
I did my time, wearing my country's uniform and defending the right for ALL American people to speak their opinions and -- yes -- even criticize our own government when we think it deserves it. Since you obviously flunked out in the 2nd grade, I'm sure you're totally unaware of the fact that the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that right to all Americans.
"Patriot" is just a word you heard somewhere and thought it looked good. You have NO idea what it actually means.
You have the freedom of actually studying the press and history 24/7.
Give it a try before spouting gibberish.
This second version fights for an American Empire.
How does that work? If the weapon is aimed against a peaceful demonstrator, does it shut itself off?
The Syrian conflict is not an internal matter anymore. The U.S. and the Gulf Arab states provide the Syrian opposition with hundreds of millions of dollars, plus with all types of weapons, and lately with anti-tank missiles. Syrian rebels video shows them destroying Syrian tanks and screaming "Allahu akbar." The Russian saw their tanks burning, and they decided to up the ante too!
Now the U.S. is blaming Russia for providing Assad with "attack helicopters." Surely the Russian will do. They don't want to lose in Syria. The U.S. choice now is to arm the Syrian rebels with "Stinger missiles" to shot the Russian attack helicopters down. Then wait to see how the Russian will counteract. Syria is an expanded East - West conflict now. Reuters carries this headline about Syria today: "SYRIA BECOMING WIDER GLOBAL, REGIONAL PROXY WAR." (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/13/us-syria-global-proxy). Reuters, June 13, 2012)
It is all about isolating Iran and Hezbollah for the U.S. and its allies, and it is about keeping a loyal ally for Russia. The Syrian civilians are the helpless non-combatants caught and minced in the middle. And as a proverb says: "When the elephants fight, the grass is trampled!" Nikos Retsos, retired professor, Chicago
I agree with you. It's not about humanity, it's about interest.
How does one explain our cozy relationship with South American military juntas, Marcos of the Philippines, Batista and so on. Easy! Their were interest to protect (ours) and the populations of the aforementioned countries were not considered nor our 'constitutional principles' relative to them.
Russia is simply protecting its interest. Had Gaddafi behaved as we wanted and opened Libyan resources to the West with no restrictions, he'd still be alive and in power today.
We are no better than those we criticize.