Posted on 03/22/2011 6:30:38 PM PDT by Hojczyk
That would be odd as the Syrians are mainly Sunni Muslims
Poor, ignorant people are easily manipulated. But the “don’t believe your lying eyes” routine from their leaders is wearing thin.
I second the opinion that this revolt in Syria is probably the most important one happening in the ME, at this time.
I’ve been noticing the pattern build for some time. Obama kills Sunni and coddles Shia.
If the Assad family were deposed or not, the military and security apparatus and the business elite attached to them are not giving up any significant power, privilege or wealth to the lower classes in Syria.
Every major industry and cash generation source in the country is controlled by men who control Assad. This has been built up over decades and now really three adult generations of Syrians have lived under this system.
No one, no sect, no organized opposition is going to change the ownership disparities in that society through street protests, nor even with an insurgent civil war.
However, if Iran formally invades the country, all bets are off.
I would agree it is odd, however, Islam and the over riding hatred of Israel is compelling both Syria and Iran to cooperate with each other militarily. The Sunni vs. Shiite’ thingy is put on hold, albeit temporarily.
Iran/Syria just signed and agreement to provide a permanent Naval Base at Latakia. Also, a nearby base for Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Housing. Training facility, etc. Per The Jerusalem World News.
Its all about Israel. Or rather, working toward Israel’s demise.
Lastly, just guessing here, but perhaps Assad will use Iranian Rev. Guard to suppress the masses as Gadaffi used Sub-Saharan African Mercenaries to suppress his people. Above article states some Syrian Troops may be hesitant to do the dirty deeds...
“I’ve been noticing the pattern build for some time. Obama kills Sunni and coddles Shia.”
He just came out neutral on Yemen—”We’ll wait and see.” That’s a sunni leader dealing with Shia protestors. So that, Bahrain and Saudia Arabia seem to be the exceptions. But except for Yemen, the oil exception to all political doctrines explains them.
Hillary Clinton has been quoted as saying that the US won’t intervene. Now why is Libya more important than Syria?
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