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2014-01-15 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Syrian government forces advance as rebel infighting rages

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Posted by Fred 2014-01-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Syria

#1 The internecine conflict among some within the chaotic plethora of rebel groups will allow Assad to portray himself as the only secular alternative in Syria to a radical Islamist regime when peace talks begin in Switzerland

Apparently Assad is running unopposed in this regard. US State Department and White House condemnations of Assad have tapered off slightly. More reality sinking in perhaps.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-01-15 06:24|| 2014-01-15 06:24|| Front Page Top

#2 It's always been the reality, meneer. The tough talk was for politics.

Posted by Pappy 2014-01-15 09:53|| 2014-01-15 09:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Death to the $(OTHER_GUY)! Long live $(OUR_SIDE)!

Posted by SteveS 2014-01-15 12:30|| 2014-01-15 12:30|| Front Page Top

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