What Are We Doing in Syria?

My first reaction to news earlier this month that the Syrian government had been overthrown was, how much did we have to do with it; how involved was the CIA; and how much is it going to cost. As with Saddam and Gaddafi before him, we know that Assad was no libertarian hero. But unleashing … Read more

The Death of Syria

What is clearly a joint US-Israeli plan to remake the Mideast map is now well underway. Changes will be seismic. The Biden administration, by now almost totally controlled by pro-Israel neocons, is making its final major moves by loosing a Parthian shaft into the heart of the Mideast. Syria – or what’s left of it … Read more

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Al-Qaeda Rides Again…in Syria

As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Christmas, a hell has been unleashed inside Syria with the seizure of the country by the re-named “al-Qaeda in Syria” now called Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Its leader is a former deputy commander of ISIS, Abu Mohammed al-Julani.  While neocons and the mainstream media in the US and Europe … Read more

Winners and Losers in Syria

Iran and Russia are the two big losers in the ouster of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday by the Sunni Islamist groups affiliated to al-Qaeda. Assad fled in the nick of time  after giving orders that there be a peaceful handover of power. The likelihood is that he is in Russia. At any rate, … Read more

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So Kids, What Did We Learn From Syria?

Armed rebels in Syria have driven their former dictator out of the country. Armed rebels.  The people of Syria, not the Syrian army. So, in case anyone is still confused: Ruth Ward et Rick Ladd removenda est.

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Statehood for Syria and Afghanistan …

So did you know that on “Day One” Imposter-President Joe Biden reinvaded Syria: If we are going to indefinitely maintain military occupations of Syria and Afghanistan, then why don’t we just make them States? This last election was all about democracy prevailing, right? Shouldn’t the people of Syria and Afghanistan have a say in the … Read more

Links for International News of the Day

Links for International News of the Day

We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Israel Israeli politics deadlocked after second election: What now? Reuters. Israel elections results based on counted ballots. Jerusalem Post. Saudi Arabia Growing evidence Iran launched oil field … Read more

Links for International News of the Day

Links for International News of the Day

We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Saudi Arabia Trump says Iran appears responsible for Saudi Attack but that he wants to avoid war. New York Times. U.S. intelligence shows Saudi oil attack was … Read more

Links for International News of the Day

Links for International News of the Day

We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. U.S. Democratic debate highlights: Healthcare, gun control and party unity take center stage. Reuters. Biden maintains grip on 2020 Democratic race after third debate. Reuters. Biden attacks … Read more

Links for International News of the Day

Links for International News of the Day

We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Iran Trump says he could meet with Iranian President Rouhani. Reuters. Trump says he can solve Iran’s problems ‘in 24 hours’ if Tehran is willing. Times of … Read more

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Israel Destroys Iranian Weapons in Syria – Iran Says it is Ready for War With Israel

Meanwhile, in the peaceful Middle East, an Iranian military outpost fired a rocket toward Israel. The Israeli Defence Force responded by striking at Quds Force positions in Syria. According to the Jerusalem Post, The IDF attack targeted military targets belonging to Iran’s Quds Force in Syria, including weapons storage sites, a site at Damascus International Airport, an Iranian intelligence … Read more

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