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TwilightGardener

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2. Interestingly, according to the NYT today, Kerry and Hagel are at odds over supporting the rebels.

Reply to Paul E Ester (Original post)

Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:13 AM

Apr 2013

Both gave testimony today. Kerry seems to want to get rid of Assad and support the rebels more strongly, Hagel is reluctant (so is Gen. Dempsey). Kerry has Obama's ear, I think--Obama is giving the rebels more stuff and is sending more troops to Jordan. Carl Levin was pissy that Hagel and Dempsey weren't being more forceful about taking out Assad.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/18/world/middleeast/key-obama-officials-differ-on-syria-in-testimony.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

BTW, I don't trust that the Sharia law they impose will be a kind and gentle form. I think they're saying that to get our aid and backing.

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Syrian opposition to establish moderate form of Sharia law [View all] Paul E Ester Apr 2013 OP

I'm so glad my tax dollars are going to these guys! Scootaloo Apr 2013 #1

Interestingly, according to the NYT today, Kerry and Hagel are at odds over supporting the rebels. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #2

Bump...nt Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #3

Oh gee, a kinder, gentler Sharia law! Whats not to love about that eh? riderinthestorm Apr 2013 #4