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In reply to the discussion: Really bad stuff is going on in Syria - nobody cares. [View all]MineralMan
(146,192 posts)76. I care. However, we seem to screw up every
effort we undertake in the Middle East, so I'm not sure what the US is supposed to do about the situation. I can't see how we've helped in any situation there...ever.
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everyone cares when shit happens but it has to stand in line with the ten thousand other things that
roguevalley
Dec 2011
#100
People care. But they do not intend to be fooled again, as they were in the Libya situation
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#2
really? Care to back that up, because she's one of the MOST honest people here
fascisthunter
Dec 2011
#60
I feel the same way, not even worth responding to, but funny as hell nevertheless.
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#88
Right, it is not about anyone in the Western world's opinion. It is about THEIR
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#15
Always worth watching Gen Clark warn the nation: Syria, Iran, Iraq before a superpower challenges us
Catherina
Dec 2011
#65
another powder keg in the Middle East. Pressure is building around the world.
banned from Kos
Dec 2011
#3
Yes, not to mention the revelations in the Wikileaks cables about 'regime change' in
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#84
I was talking about the crap that is going on in Syria - of the Syrian govt against Syrian people.
tabatha
Dec 2011
#22
LOL. The 'real protesters' are the ones who are willing to listen to the proposals that they STFU?
RZM
Dec 2011
#28
I am well aware of the history of Syria. Very much like all the other dictatorships
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#80
The reactions to your post are alternately fascinating and depressing. (nt)
Posteritatis
Dec 2011
#21
People were claiming the Iranian protests were a Rovian plot at the time, too
Posteritatis
Dec 2011
#39
That's quite a charge, please point to those 'shilling for dictators here' or apologize
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#85
Calling out people by name is not allowed on DU and usually results in hidden posts
RZM
Dec 2011
#89
If you are accusing me of being a shill for dictators, do so. I will not alert
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#91
No it is not shilling. It is opposition to Western Imperial interference in MEastern
sabrina 1
Dec 2011
#93
Under Obama the US doesn't act unilaterally against entire states, unlike Bush. So no scenario...
joshcryer
Dec 2011
#47
Zelaya pushed for land reform, higher minimum wage, and for the conversion of the USA Airbase to a
PufPuf23
Dec 2011
#51
I don't think that "nobody cares", I think the problem is not having a viable way to change
karynnj
Dec 2011
#64
Because the "good guys", Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, sent troops to aid the crackdown.
Prometheus Bound
Dec 2011
#96
Oh God. I should have just read the OP and not the idiotic foolishness in this thread
Number23
Dec 2011
#98
I care (I guess). But my heart is only the size of a fist, and I care about me more.
closeupready
Dec 2011
#108