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2013-06-19 Africa North

The adventures of a Libyan weapons dealer in Syria

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Posted by Steve White 2013-06-19 10:12|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Haroun was upset the West had not intervened in Syria, as it did in Libya and said the opportunity to avert a larger war had been missed.

Actually he's right. The optimum time was 18 months ago, when the rebellion was starting off, the first wave of army deserters was happening, and, importantly, the 'right' actors could be identified and cultivated. Somebody like Haroun would have been perfect as a supply source.

We are doing two great things, Haroun said. The first is that we are taking guns off the street. The mission is so popular that we get 50 percent discounts on weapons.

Mebbe he should talk to Mayor Rahm "Twinkletoes" Emmanuel.

Posted by Pappy 2013-06-19 10:55|| 2013-06-19 10:55|| Front Page Top

#2 AlanC, I think this is the appropriate answer to your response the other day.

Yes, this is like asking a car dealer if I need a new car, but have to agree that there is another round after this one. I find it interesting, if however true, how forthcoming Haroun is, as if he has no fear of prosecution or being shut down, or for that matter competition from the, uhem, newcomers KSA and USA.

Don't suppose the hit on Ambassador Stevens was an Iranian op? Sure doesn't seem like any big secret about what goes on in Benghazi.

Posted by swksvolFF 2013-06-19 14:17|| 2013-06-19 14:17|| Front Page Top

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