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David__77

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7. Well, again, ceasefire is unhelpful to the opposition.

Reply to joshcryer (Reply #6)

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 11:26 PM

Apr 2012

"Peace" will freeze the existing power relations. What is rather cynical is the game in the Western capitals of pretending to support the Annan plan, while obliquely criticizing it. What is being proffered by Russia is Polish-style transition, but some in the opposition will only accept a total destruction of the old state and its replacement by a totally new state.

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Test failed? n/t kirby Apr 2012 #1

This is why these "cease fires" don't work. The people believe it means they can protest. joshcryer Apr 2012 #2

Protests don't indicate a lack of public support for Assad... David__77 Apr 2012 #3

Bush did lack popular support. joshcryer Apr 2012 #4

Well, he did get reelected by majority vote, notwithstanding mass protests. David__77 Apr 2012 #5

With massive voter suppression and a lackluster turnout, sure. joshcryer Apr 2012 #6

Well, again, ceasefire is unhelpful to the opposition. David__77 Apr 2012 #7

What the opposition needs is more numbers. joshcryer Apr 2012 #8

Numbers won't mean anything without seizure of power. David__77 Apr 2012 #9