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Raise readiness, Assad tells Syrian Army
Al-Reuters ^ | 7312006

Posted on 07/31/2006 2:37:38 PM PDT by BlueJ7

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told the Syrian military on Monday to raise its readiness, pledging not to abandon support for Lebanese resistance against Israel.

"We are facing international circumstances and regional challenges that require caution, alert, readiness and preparedness," Assad said.

"The barbaric war of annihilation the Israeli aggression is waging on our people in Lebanon and Palestine is increasing in ferocity," Assad said in a written address on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the foundation of the Syria Arab Army.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 2006israeliwar; alassad; israel; muhammadsminions; syria
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To: Dog Gone

Remember, the IAF is presently engaged in attacks in Lebanon and Gaza. That leaves the Israeli Army to use their tactical nuclear weapons against a massive Syrian force. They will be razed to the ground in millisecnds.


41 posted on 07/31/2006 4:15:17 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: American Infidel

Typical Reuters. AP isn't much better.


42 posted on 07/31/2006 4:15:56 PM PDT by Da Mav
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To: BlueJ7



43 posted on 07/31/2006 4:18:25 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: garbageseeker
the IAF is presently engaged in attacks in Lebanon and Gaza

They have a couple of companies on enemy soil. All the rest remains ready.

44 posted on 07/31/2006 4:29:14 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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To: RightWhale

There is a strong chance tactical nuclear weapons might be used. The Israelis came close to using nuclear weapons during the 1973 war.


45 posted on 07/31/2006 4:33:25 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: RightWhale
The Syrians might use chemical weapons against Israeli troops and if that happens Israel will have no choice to use nuclear weapons
46 posted on 07/31/2006 4:35:09 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: garbageseeker

If they are in trouble and nothing else will do, they will use them. And then, if Israel is overrun, which could happen, the last Israeli left would push the big red button and the whole thing will go up in flames. But, they won't use them unless they are forced to since there is a chance the war could end [permanent peace, etc.] with most still alive and they would want to be able to live with peaceable neighbors afterwards.


47 posted on 07/31/2006 4:38:19 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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To: garbageseeker

Yes, it would be a blunder to try to use the chemical shells they got from Saddam.


48 posted on 07/31/2006 4:39:39 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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To: garbageseeker

If Israel used nukes they'd face (oh no!) the wrath of the UN.


49 posted on 07/31/2006 4:40:33 PM PDT by Max in Utah (WWBFD? "What Would Ben Franklin Do?")
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To: RightWhale

I agree, Israel will only use nuclaer weapons if chemical weapons or other WMDs are used,WMDs its against population centers or when their back is against the wall. But the way things are shaping up now that there will be a rapid expansion of the war there is a chance of nuclear weapons will be used.


50 posted on 07/31/2006 4:42:48 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: RightWhale

I agree, Israel will only use nuclaer weapons if chemical weapons or other WMDs are used,WMDs its against population centers or when their back is against the wall. But the way things are shaping up now that there will be a rapid expansion of the war there is a chance of nuclear weapons will be used.


51 posted on 07/31/2006 4:42:48 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: cripplecreek

Separated at birth...?

52 posted on 07/31/2006 4:43:28 PM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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To: RightWhale
Remember, supposedly Syria stashed Saddams chemical weapons in the Bekaa Valley. There is a possibility that Hezbollah has access to these weapons. If Hezbollah uses chemical weapons(that were originally from Syria) Damascus will he uninhabitable for 93,000 years.
53 posted on 07/31/2006 4:45:47 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: garbageseeker
a chance of nuclear weapons will be used

Well, it wouldn't be the first time historically. In fact hundreds of these devices have been fired off. Maybe thousands in testing and high-marking. Probably everyone on earth expects this used in anger again at some time and if it doesn't happen that would be the miracle.

54 posted on 07/31/2006 4:48:31 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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To: RightWhale
Probably everyone on earth expects this used in anger again at some time and if it doesn't happen that would be the miracle

I guess that it will be used in anger quite soon and on world wide television.
55 posted on 07/31/2006 4:50:32 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: garbageseeker
there will be a rapid expansion

Yes, the goal would be, initially, to try to destroy the rest of the enemy's nuke capability. If the Hizba rocket example is any guide, this effort will fail and then it would become a desperate finale.

56 posted on 07/31/2006 4:51:06 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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To: RightWhale
I do not doubt as I am chatting to you, all of Israels nuclear capability is on a heightened state of alert. Comments from Assad cause a rise in tensions and a higher state of alert.
57 posted on 07/31/2006 4:53:42 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: garbageseeker

That is what they said a couple decades ago: 'The start of this one will be broadcast live on TV. The ending won't be broadcast.' Maybe something Heinlein said.


58 posted on 07/31/2006 4:53:47 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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To: RightWhale

We will witness the power of the atom quite soon.


59 posted on 07/31/2006 4:55:44 PM PDT by garbageseeker (It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”Samuel Clemmens)
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To: garbageseeker

Yes


60 posted on 07/31/2006 4:56:24 PM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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