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2011-04-29 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by ryuge 2011-04-29 11:52|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 So, this begs the question:

When a dictatorial regime goes bust in the middle east, the dictators' families generally flee to Syria, so where does a Syrian dictator flee when his little ponzi scheme of a government goes bust? Will short round take him?

With few alternatives for refuge, do you suppose Bashir is going the Mussolini route here?

Posted by Bill Clinton 2011-04-29 13:43|| 2011-04-29 13:43|| Front Page Top

#2 We can but hope.

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-04-29 14:42|| 2011-04-29 14:42|| Front Page Top

#3 Assad has the same problem as Daffy. Keeping control in a large country with a geographically dispersed population, with only a limited number of troops he can rely on - apparently only division, commanded by his brother I think.

Posted by phil_b 2011-04-29 20:06|| 2011-04-29 20:06|| Front Page Top

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