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2003-08-01 Syria-Lebanon

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-08-01 00:57|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I thought Syria backed the PKK during the 1990s until Turkey threatened them with war.

Posted by Dan Darling 2003-8-1 1:41:19 AM|| [http://www.regnumcrucis.blogspot.com] 2003-8-1 1:41:19 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Yes, but that's all in the past now. Your attention span is entirely too long...

Posted by Fred 2003-8-1 1:50:58 AM|| 2003-8-1 1:50:58 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Excuse me if I'm confused about that reference to "proximity."

Like continental drift is going to make enough difference in putting space between Ankara and Damascus in historical time?

Posted by Hiryu 2003-8-1 7:07:52 AM|| 2003-8-1 7:07:52 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Hmmm. The Turkish comment (more money - whoop de whoop) wasn't anywhere near as enthusiastic as the Syrian comment (brilliant future). I wonder if this is general theme in the Turkish newspapers.

Posted by mhw 2003-8-1 8:30:27 AM|| 2003-8-1 8:30:27 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 I see no wrong in improving the trade, sure Syria had a bad record in backing terror, but they have shown their will to distance themselves from terror aiding. It will be good if Syria gets out of isolation back into international community.

Posted by GU 2003-8-1 10:47:29 AM|| 2003-8-1 10:47:29 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 which he described as âtwo brother countries.â

If Mr. Miro had an attention span as long as Dar's, he might remember who the Turks would consider to be the "big brother" in this tightly-knit family.

Posted by Steve White 2003-8-1 11:23:08 AM|| 2003-8-1 11:23:08 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 Steve, Mr. Miro used to have a (Baathist) "brother" who mysteriously dissappeared as I recall. Think Mr. Miro has that short a memory?

Posted by john 2003-8-1 1:11:31 PM|| 2003-8-1 1:11:31 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 "We gotta wear shades!"

Posted by mojo 2003-8-1 1:49:51 PM|| 2003-8-1 1:49:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 I got it Mojo

Posted by Frank G 2003-8-1 2:34:10 PM|| 2003-8-1 2:34:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 wouldn't worry too much - turkey know's where it's future is. they have a long history of playing games to get what they want. they want the us to repsect thier wishes about the kurds. wouldn't be suprised if you see powell over there reminding the turks where there future lies.

the syrians are really scared right now and are trying create a situation on the ground where the we cannot attack. very dangerous for the sryians -best for them would be to throw in the towell and get with the picture. but that won't happen as long as sr assad's advisors are still around - they still think they can stick it to uncle sam and still get away with it. god i love bush!

Posted by Dan 2003-8-1 2:37:29 PM|| 2003-8-1 2:37:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Where's Murat when he's needed? Is Turkey really going to set up an âeconomic and commercial unionâ with Syria? You'd think at some point their politicians would learn to stop backing history's losers.

Posted by Dakotah 2003-8-1 4:13:11 PM|| 2003-8-1 4:13:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 Here is where Murat's website is these days:

www.murat.com

Murat Theatre * Egyptian Room * Grand Hall * Corinthian Room

Hehhehhehhehheh......

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-8-1 9:36:22 PM|| 2003-8-1 9:36:22 PM|| Front Page Top

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