Islamists’ rise in Syria undercuts Kerry’s claim they play minor role

McClatchy News ^ | September 19, 2013 | By Mitchell Prothero

[Oldeconomybuyer]

BEIRUT — This week’s takeover of Syrian rebel posts by al Qaida-linked fighters undercuts Secretary of State John Kerry’s assertion to Congress earlier this month that moderates make up the bulk of the guerrilla movement against President Bashar Assad’s regime and are growing stronger.

Kerry told Congress that Islamist extremists make up only 15 to 25 percent of the rebels. But a closer examination of the composition of fighting groups suggests that his figure is low.

[yldstrk]

kerry is a liar

[Venturer]

A known purveyor of untruths. In other words, a lying sack of dog doo.

[NonValueAdded]

and a vainglorious buffoon

[olezip]

Kerry told Congress that Islamist extremists make up only 15 to 25 percent of the rebels. But a closer examination of the composition of fighting groups suggests that his figure is low.

Kerry should consider getting his information on the percentage of Islamist extremists from other than 26 year old hot women. Maybe the percentage is closer to 70%.

A 26 year old with ties to the extremists may not be that reliable a source.

Kerry probably makes up his own numbers just as he did when he was a Vietnam war protestor.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Kerry has no interest in 26 year old hot women unless they are billionaires.

[Pearls Before Swine]

Didn’t you mean 76-year old women? Like Teresa?

[ully2]

Oh and by the way, he was in Vietnam.