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In reply to the discussion: EXCLUSIVE: Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack [View all]JackRiddler
(24,979 posts)2. I don't know what to think...
Since the report does not present an overwhelming, multi-source case using multiple bodies of evidence. On the face of it, Syrian regular army far better equipped to have carried out the attacks, but that's not proof either. Nor is "cui bono."
For me the most interesting circumstantial bit here is that the USG and its media lackeys are all calling their case definitive even as USG actions have prevented the UN inspectors from doing their work, forcing them out of the country. Why not wait for the UN inspection team that was already in Syria to do their mission, before declaring the case closed on the basis, apparently, of Israeli intel that is even sketchier than Ababneh's report?
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EXCLUSIVE: Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack [View all]
Maedhros
Sep 2013
OP
The very first reports on the Social media indicated that 'rebels' had attacked
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#26
Yes, yes, the story about the rebels who "mishandled" the weapons in 4 different places...
Barack_America
Sep 2013
#5
So if it wasn't Al Queda rebels, who make up a large part now of the 'opposition', who
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#27
Actually I think logic tells us the opposite. Assad knows that the Western powers
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#31
I think Assad feels confident no one would dare strike over his chemical weapons usage...
Barack_America
Sep 2013
#32
And no one has seen any convincing evidence that Assad did it. You're wrong about
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#34
It's been a couple of days and no "main stream" reporter has asked Bandar for comment.
reusrename
Sep 2013
#11
Yup. An MSM which wasn't a deliberate accomplice of the MIC would be explaining all this in detail.
delrem
Sep 2013
#17
The MSM is a propaganda machine, and CNN wonders why it is 'struggling for viewers'.
sabrina 1
Sep 2013
#30
You're really upset that there are people against killing Syrians, aren't you?
Maedhros
Sep 2013
#25
I am against intervening in Syria right now. So I have no idea what your jabbering about.
KittyWampus
Sep 2013
#33