Who do you want to win the Syrian Civil War? (Iran, middle east)
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The war started, (as it did in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Bahrain....) as a popular uprising against a brutal regime. The Syrian government responded ruthlessly and has managed to hang on. As the war has dragged on the original rebels have increasingly been taken over by religious fundamentalist jihadists and Al-Queda types. It has become a war between Shiites (Syrian gov't and Hezbollah, funded by Russia and Iran), and the FSA (Free Syrian Army) - mainly Sunni rebels (funded by Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the west/USA).
LiveLeak has many videos from both sides showing the brutality of the war. I'm totally turned off by the "Allah Aka Bar" chants of rebels following a death or blowing up of a tank or hospital. On the other side there are videos of Gov't troops mocking rebel prisoners with "Allah Aka Bar" taunts and "you're off to see the 72 virgins" before beating or killing them. Increasingly the rebel's religious fervor makes me lean towards the gov't side.
The war has changed, and despite the original noble goal of freeing people from a brutal regime, US shouldn't be funding the Islamic nutbars.
I don't find terrorists killing innocent women and children entertaining especially when they are backed by the US government...its disturbing and sickening.
I don't find terrorists killing innocent women and children entertaining especially when they are backed by the US government...its disturbing and sickening.
Its much as we see in any Arab spring ;dozens of groups like to enforce same methods as present. I think we should have learned from Egypt that it the same ole same ole .
I don't find terrorists killing innocent women and children entertaining especially when they are backed by the US government...its disturbing and sickening.
Fly over and do something about it then. (shoulder shrug)
Me personally? I've had enough of the Middle East.
I USED to support the rebels. Not now. Assad is nasty but Al Qaida is WORSE.
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