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Posted on 8/26/13 at 10:44 pm to Mizzeaux
Posted on 8/26/13 at 10:44 pm to Mizzeaux
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I can see why the government would go after Syria
I can't though.
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NEW YORK, June 25, 2013 — The Free Syrian Army (FSA), which received nonlethal US support in the past, may soon get American arms to help oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from office.
The Washington Times
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Syrian Rebels Tied to Al Qaeda Play Key Role in War
The group is a direct offshoot of Al Qaeda in Iraq, Iraqi officials and former Iraqi insurgents say, which has contributed veteran fighters and weapons.
“This is just a simple way of returning the favor to our Syrian brothers that fought with us on the lands of Iraq,” said a veteran of Al Qaeda in Iraq, who said he helped lead the Nusra Front’s efforts in Syria.
The New York Times
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CIA and U.S. military operatives have been secretly teaching Syrian rebels how to use anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns, the Los Angeles Times has learned. The White House refuses to confirm but says 'substantial assistance' is being provided.
June 21, 2013|By David S. Cloud and Raja Abdulrahim | Tribune newspapers
LA Times
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Posted on 8/26/13 at 10:47 pm to Alahunter
I'm sorry dude, I'm pretty sure I'm not crazy. However, I'm well beyond the point of distrusting the media enough to allow an international incident to be refuted by Washington Times, NY Times, and LA Times stories.
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