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To: Netz

Actually, in Libya, the rebels cast aside Gaddafi’s all-green (Islamic) flag for the old Libyan monarchical-era one. I’m not sure I’d read too much into the precise colors of the various adopted flags: they’re symbols, used to rally and unite the masses to support a cause. Green / white / black color schemes are pretty common in the ME, as green / red / yellow are widespread in Africa, and red / white / blue are frequent in the various countries of the west.

And I don’t deny there are Muslim brotherhood types involved in the fighting in Syria, nor do I deny it’s an issue of genuine concern. I don’t think the outcome here, however, is as inevitable as it sadly always was in Egypt. I guess only time will tell who’s right here.


22 posted on 07/18/2012 5:58:37 AM PDT by Zajko (Never wrestle with a pig. You'll both get dirty, but the pig likes it.)
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To: Zajko
Where do you get your optimism re: Syria from? Why should the outcome from a shattered Syria be anything in anyway positive? On what basis? Lebanon was more “civilized” than Syria until 1976. Then they broke down to the 7th century. Where will the Syrians start from once Assad is gone? What makes you think Syria will somehow rise from the ashes to become a nation amongst the nations of the civilized world. I am just curious where you base your optimism or is it just wishfull thinking?
23 posted on 07/18/2012 6:03:37 AM PDT by Netz (Netz)
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