Posted on 06/15/2013 5:25:45 AM PDT by RummyChick
The White House, writes the New York Times, will begin supplying the rebels for the first time with small arms and ammunition, according to American officials. USA Today concurs, quoting an unnamed official knowledgeable about the plans who confirmed to USA TODAY that the new assistance would include arming the rebels. The Wall Street Journal explains that Obama issued a classified order directing the Central Intelligence Agency to coordinate arming the rebels in concert with its allies.
However, there are other administration officials who tell the press that the White House is not going to send weapons to the opposition. Josh Rogin at the Daily Beast writes that his source says that lethal arms are not part of the new items Obama has now authorized. The president, says this official, has made a decision to provide the Syrian opposition with military items that can increase their effectiveness on the ground, but at this point it does not include things like guns and bullets.
So is the White House arming the rebels or not? Theres been confusion since yesterday afternoon when Sen. John McCain said on the Senate floor that Obama will announce that we will be assisting the Syrian rebels by providing them with weapons and other assistance. I applaud the presidents decision. Shortly after, McCain retracted his remarks, explaining that the president has not made the final decision on arming. Afterward, McCains spokesman, Josh Rogin reported, said the senator had been told by reliable sources that Obama was planning to arm the rebe
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Putin is not a spineless gutless GOP congress critter nor is he a senile old coot like McCain Obama deals with everyday...
I seriously doubt Obama wants to get in pissing contest with the former head of the KGB...
Unfortunately for us... Obama has no one in his administration but lackeys, political hacks and yes men with virtually no experience in dealing with international relationships...
Maybe Obama should call on Condi Rice...
Name ONE conflict where obama has supported the christian side, or the least radical muslim side.
Elimination of all Christians and Jews IS the de facto ultimate goal of this administration.
I dare you to find one data point in their actions that argues against it.
Should be an easy call for Obama - the Syrian rebels HATE the United States and will help wipe us off the map, once they’re strong enough. So let’s arm them!
What mess?
The result is a larger threat to Israel....which is exactly what Obama wants!
You know, I posted this exact same thing almost a year ago here. But, now that I think about it, the 0bama regime's Syria policy is NOT a mess.
If you look at it from 0bama's perspective, all of the deaths (many Christians), instability on Israel's border(s), the Persians getting a foothold, Hezbollah's intervention, and I could go on, are all good.
Think about it, what better way to pressure Israel (read destabilize), kill Christians, poke Ivan with a stick, make friends with the muslim brotherhood, al-queda, the arabs in general, hasten the caliphate, and get the myriad of his scandals off the front page.
No, it's not a mess, it is going according to plan.
0bama is an enemy of the state.
5.56mm
You miss the large point. While an Amerocentric view is laudable, the Syrian war is not American and is being prosecuted by others.
We do not have a leadership position.
With regard to Syria, Obama’s action or inaction is not really a big issue outside our boundries.
We're just going to have to agree to disagree on this one as to which point is larger.
We do not have a leadership position.
"Our" leadership is actively aiding forces of ultimate evil in their goal of destroying not just America, but all of Christendom and western civilization.
With regard to Syria, Obamas action or inaction is not really a big issue outside our boundries.
Unless you happen to think the continued existence of a free civilization on earth is a big deal.
While there are those intent on conquering the world, they are a very small minority and lack the resources for making it happen.
Think Dubai....... the interest in business and money trumps zealotry
On that one, you get an A+,Bert...
Stay out of Syria, Israel can manage it. Otherwise you’re asking for a new Vietnam fiasco!!!
Doublespeak by the Administration. So it’s true. George Orwell was a prophet.
Dittos!!
Obama will do it and say he didn’t do it. Then when he is caught he will blame it on some flunkie, say it wasn’t him but the program will keep going.
I hope there is no Korea flare-up, Obama would end up sending weapons to the fat man in Pyongyang if he promised to be nicer.
And that surprises you how?
Now there's a shocker.
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