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The pipeline is the original issue and it has escalated from there - And as in many instances from the past, the real truth never comes to the table
Also makes you realise why the EU was so keen to discuss eventual membership with Turkey, despite their obvious complete economic and cultural incompatibility. Unsurprisingly that's got put on the back-burner now there's no pipeline and Turkey is leaning more towards Russia...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
And it has gone forgotten - But who is buying all the 'stolen' oil from Syria, siezed by rebels to fund their campaign ? - It went almost unreported when Russia bombed a convoy of oil tankers leaving rebel backed areas a while ago, fully laden with stolen oil to be sold to the wet and probably via Turkey
But I suspect there is no appetite for boots on the ground, so all we'll do is some sort of limited action, that will not achieve anything positive.
I'm not locked in here with you, you are locked in here with me.
Assad will hide in safety, and It is only the unfortunate civilians who would undergo more suffering.
With the amount of firepower available on both sides, this will not end well.
Trump was talking of withdrawing US military personnel from Syria, and he should follow up on that plan and not get suckered into further conflict.
Parliament should not give Theresa May its backing, even to bomb selective targets with pin-point accuracy.
A period of calm is called for. The West has the dubious moral high ground for now.
This is also one of the two major causes of the war in Ukraine - new gas reserves have been discovered there. Guess which part of Ukraine? (The other is the attempted expansion of the EU and NATO into a country still perceived as part of Russia's 'family' by the Russians.)
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/37685-the-war-against-the-assad-regime-is-not-a-pipeline-war
Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
From the Times published a few minutes ago:
Theresa May has cleared the way for Britain to join a US-led military attack on Syria within days after national security advisers presented new evidence blaming President Assad for the “barbaric” gas attack in Douma.
The prime minister is recalling cabinet ministers from their Easter break to seek approval today. She is set to defy calls, including from Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, to follow recent convention and allow MPs a vote.
Polling for The Times indicates that only a fifth of voters believe that Britain should launch missiles on Syrian military targets. More than two fifths oppose action, with the remainder undecided.
Senior ministers summoned to this afternoon’s emergency cabinet will be asked to “consider the next steps”, according to a Downing Street source. Mrs May is likely to make the case for military action on the basis that it is necessary to deter future gas attacks.
Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
At least Cameron had the sense to put it to Parliament, and when he lost the vote had to stand up to Obama and say no. If anything that really *did* show influence - Obama changed his mind. Trump is a different proposition admittedly...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
when we were on about selling oil in anything but dollars, forgot to add Libya to that list - there are others and all run foul of the 'manufactured dollar empire machine'
Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
Thing is, this *could* be a fork in the road moment concerning world peace... with someone as barking mad as Trump facing off with someone else as barking mad as Putin, with nobody acting as a voice of reason (or too scared to say no to 'The Donald' in case he retaliates) this is a bit scary.
Frankly, 'punishing' Syria isn't going to acheive anything other than starting more military action where nobody is going to win. Most thinking people would question such a decision, including those in Parliament - even her own party aren't 100% behind such an action. Frankly, if Trump wants to drop missiles on Syria why not let him... its not like he's going to need our help at this stage...
I'm not locked in here with you, you are locked in here with me.
Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!