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2013-02-27 Syria-Lebanon-Iran
US seeks ways to bolster support for Syrian rebels, Kerry says during French talks
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Posted by tipper 2013-02-27 13:24|| || Front Page|| [336097 views ]  Top

#1 This is sort of like the GM of a baseball team saying "we have complete faith in our manager" right before firing him. The rebels are screwed now...
Posted by M. Murcek 2013-02-27 15:42||   2013-02-27 15:42|| Front Page Top

#2 "We are examining and developing ways to accelerate the political transition that the Syrian people want and deserve," Kerry said.

What are you waiting for? Do what you do best. Get your arss on over there, grab a pistol, and start shooting some of captured Syrian Army wounded.
Posted by Besoeker 2013-02-27 15:46||   2013-02-27 15:46|| Front Page Top

#3 The rebels are screwed now...

Essentially. The administration is trying to find a late-term, politically palatable resolution to a self-inlicted dilemma.

The opportunity for dealing with this issue has, IMNSHO, passed its use-by date. Then again, not-dealing with it was also an option.

Posted by Pappy 2013-02-27 15:51||   2013-02-27 15:51|| Front Page Top

#4 Shoot the winners.
Posted by Muggsy Mussolini1226 2013-02-27 16:39||   2013-02-27 16:39|| Front Page Top

#5 …but they also are believed to receive help from Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

Ahh yesss…"help".
Posted by DepotGuy 2013-02-27 20:49||   2013-02-27 20:49|| Front Page Top

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