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Everyone scared of Syria
Alex Fishman
Published: 22.12.10, 20:02
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1. What's needed in this case is a LEAK
Schreiber   (12.22.10)
Somebody should leak the entire document. And then let the chips fall where they may.
2. Fear is pervasive, including in the Israeli government
Schreiber   (12.22.10)
There is so much fear that the government has decided not to go ahead with an investigation of the Carmel fire. We are all familiar with the initial police findings that indicated the fire was not accidental. But soon after the media and the government were singing from the same songbook saying that it was all an unfortunate accident. No arson. Nope. Just an accident. Or take the case of the African infiltrators. The government is also shaking at the possibility of actually having to do something to stop the flow or remove the illegals. What would the world say? What would the opposition do? Oh, my! Shall we go on? How about the prime minister's fear of the US? The PM has buckled to pressure again and again. If it were not for counterpressure exercised at home, he would have signed an agreement already. And how about getting tough on Arab crime? Or dismantling illegal Arab housing. Nope. Too afraid to do that too. It's OK to compromise sometimes for the greater good, but to live in fear as a matter of national policy will worsen rather than mitigate the problems.
3. But Syria is afraid of Israel
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, Texas   (12.22.10)
General Mohammed Suleiman assassinated in Tartus, no reaction Imad Mughniyeh assassinated in Damascus, no reaction Nuclear reactor brought in by N. Korea gone, no reaction I know this because I am the Best World Affairs Expert in Training. My Tex-Mex Burrito Crystal Ball still informs me Obama reelected and it is always right even if Obama will not be reelected. It is all true, I only report the way I see it with 100/100 vision through Al Jazeera colored glasses 8000 miles away from Middle East. BLOODYTHIRSTY SCOT GREATEST EXPERT OF TEX-MEX BURRITOS, ENCHILADAS, FAJITAS, MIDDLE EAST, FAR EAST AND NOW HUMAN RIGHTS IN MUSLIM COUNTRIES!!!!!! DALLAS, TEXAS
4. wait a minute....
R Coyner ,   usa   (12.23.10)
Is this coming from an Israeli, whose government has been killing opponents, including political leaders and scientists for years via assassination, booby trapped bombs, etc. This is a little hypocritical, don't you think, for an Israeli to criticize another government for essentially doing the same thing. But as in most illegal Israeli acts, there are those who believe it is different and that there are exceptions for when Israel does it.
5. re 3 is a fake but is right in this case and sometimes funny
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, Texas   (12.23.10)
The now dead ex-Syrian head of Lebanon intell likely planner, while paying Hizbollah and duping Israel(very limited) to help in assassination. Better to bury this or will lead to civil war the Christians can not win. While civil war could help Israel short term, it could also become a major long term problem.
6. No, Hezbollah would not remain silent.
Salma ,   Palestine   (12.23.10)
But they are waiting for the right moment to act , the "real killer" would pay the price even after a while.
7. The trick will be -
oRAO. ,   Srbia.   (12.23.10)
and it’s interesting to see the trick that will be used now in order to put off the indictment by a few more months. - a War I think. As talkbacker nr 2 rightly points out - " t's OK to compromise sometimes for the greater good, but to live in fear as a matter of national policy will worsen rather than mitigate the problems." Schreiber (12.22.10) The Israeli Political leadership, sitting idle, behaves as Fools and Idiots according to me. Israel's enemies therefore have been given bloody tooth, they therefore dare to go on the prey for more. Orao.
8. Open Sesame
Mumbo Jumbo Halvah ,   Assyriahaha   (12.23.10)
No one is afraid of Syria, except the Syrians themselves and the Phalange of Lebanon. There is a national characteristic about these people that lets them slip and slide away from mortal danger each and every time—could it be their uncanny ability to talk out of both sides of their mealy mouths at the same time? Or is it also the fact that their country is uniquely situated on a strategic nexus that allows for very profitable smuggling from all points of the compass. It is a transit state, an escape chute for drugs, money and heaven forfend—weapons of mass destruction. And last but not least their national pastime of playing their favorite sport called Both Ends Against The Middle. What ever the reason, they survive through murder, mayhem and treachery unsurpassed only by the Turks.Speaking of which are now the master puppeteers, playing the Iranian sucker card in a revisit of Ottoman dreams of hegemony, in which, yep Syria is a pivotal player. And as a result slowly, and surely, inexorably the noose is being tied tighter and tighter around Israel's neck. Thank Hashem Israel has nuclear weapons.
9. The "real killer", Salma?
Tahl ,   Ashdod   (12.23.10)
Just like OJ Simpson vowed he would find the "real killer" of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman? Hahah... Good one Salma.
10. Nope: Everyone is bored of Syria - a non-entity
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (12.23.10)
Who is scared of Syria? Aside from the Lebanese, my guess is nobody. Syria is a non-player. They have no major oil, they have no major technology or manufacturing, they have a stifled society and a strangled economy. Syria is still dependent on foreign influence in exchange for her weapons. In short, Syria has a lot of manpower and old Soviet tanks that were good for occupying Lebanon. That's about it. If Syria kills of Lebanese or its own people, nobody else really cares. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Physicians Without Borders, the UN....none of them care about the pathetic human rights situation of the Syrian or Lebanese people. Sad, but true.
11. Everyone couldn't care less about Syria
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (12.23.10)
Who is scared of Syria? Aside from the Lebanese, my guess is nobody. Syria is a non-player. They have no major oil, they have no major technology or manufacturing, they have a stifled society and a strangled economy. Syria is still dependent on foreign influence in exchange for her weapons. In short, Syria has a lot of manpower and old Soviet tanks that were good for occupying Lebanon. That's about it. If Syria kills off Lebanese leaders or its own people, nobody else really cares. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Physicians Without Borders, the UN....none of them care about the pathetic human rights situation of the Syrian or Lebanese people. Oh sure, they mention it in their annual reports, but seriously folks, when's the last time you saw a front page headline or watched a press conference about human rights in Syria or Lebanon? There are none, and nobody cares. Sad, but true.
12. Salma how much are you paid per post?
(12.23.10)
13. Everyone scared? Not me. Mr. Fishman,
tanya ,   tel aviv israel   (12.23.10)
stop frightining us. LO MEFAHADIM! Do a little research on Syrian Army. May be Guy Bechor can help.
14. It isn't fear
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (12.23.10)
It isn't fear, it is Obama. Obama is consumed by his anti-Jewish racism and desire to destroy Israel. If the truth came out, Obama would have to explain why he spent two years of his administration attacking Israel while sending Clinton to bow to Assad. He would have to explain why he wants Israel to turn over her territory in Har Dov and Golan to this murderous tyrant. He would have to explain why his anti-Jewish racism prompted him to attack Israel instead of weakening Iran ally Syria that threatens American interests.
15. More a case of waiting on that noose to unravel, Mumbo Jumbo
Cameron ,   USA   (12.23.10)
Too many vastly different players with competing agendas for that "noose" to stay tight over the long-term. Never lose faith in the Muslim tradition of stumbling, & f***ing up even the best laid conspiracies. The Muslim penchant for intrigue hath ever been their "fatal flaw" as history has proven time & again.
16. #14 israeli.. Obama comes, obama goes
tanya ,   tel aviv israel   (12.23.10)
Stop supporting obamaobssesion. "Patriotism" is not o vulgar word.
17. israeli hypocracy ???
free egyptian ,   Egypt   (12.23.10)
Hmmmm, so you israelis are interested to know who actually murdered Hariri and make sure that justice is done !!!!!!! let us make a deal with you israelis : the real murderers of Hairi - whether they are Hezboullah or syrians - to be brought to justice and punished BUT at the same time the real murderers who poisoned the late palestenian leader Arafat MUST be also tried and punished . ofcourse most israelis know well who killed Arafat
18. The final admonition!
John Prophett   (12.23.10)
Israel, the evil that’s surrounding you has ultimate plans. Waiting to see what they are will be fatal!
19. #17
(12.23.10)
Are you saying that Arafat did not die a natural death but caught a fatal disease from that little Romanian boy? That is so sad.
20. Oh!. why must the king of darkness have to explain anything
josef   (12.23.10)
Reply to Israel Israeli,from TA. Why should Obama have to explain anything.? to anyone ?. America was desperate for a change, and a change they got. They didn't even bother check out the " merchandise " A born, bred, educated muslim with the best there is, Reverend Wright., who, for the last 20 years was his mentor, his friend, his teacher, his master ---- his pulpit harangues, live on TV? ; Hatred, anti christian, anti semite, anti white, anti American. preached in his well attended church. All the above are the " few things" that an overly eager America didn't see the need to know. Shortly after his ascendence to the throne,--" I will take care of Israel " must have been one of his first declaration. And he did act upon it. ------ And to you " free Egyptian # 17 " Who killed Arafat ?, people like you. He loved young men, boys. He was a homo, and was rotten to the core with ' Aids '. Ahmadinejad would not hesitate to string him up.
21. # 17
Birdi ,   Israel   (12.23.10)
Not who killed Arafat but what killed Arafat. If Wikileaks wont tell you, I will. AIDS killed Araafat. Simple as that ! You have some nerve come to this Israeli news website to insinuate that Israel had a hand in killing that weakling of a despot who was a homosexual.
22. # 18
Birdi ,   Israel   (12.23.10)
Take your curse & shove it where the sun dont shine.
23. NR.22.
Orao. ,   Srbia.   (12.24.10)
Sir - - I think you are sitting in darkness at least in this matter. Many messages like that, has come from around the world from different so called Prophets. Orao.
24. Let no one accuse you of being indirect, Birdi
Cameron ,   USA   (12.24.10)
Something to be said for being straight blunt on occasion.
25. # 24
Birdi ,   Israel   (12.24.10)
I am well known to shoot straight from the hip Cameron. Wishing you a happy Christmas & a happy new year.
26. # 23
Birdi ,   Israel   (12.24.10)
With eyes wide open, in full light, Israel knows who her enemies are & will act accordingly. The last time I looked, I was a female !!
27. Arafat and his AIDS
Moragh   (12.25.10)
The world knows that Arafat died of the AIDS disease. Just wondering which one of arafat's Lovers stuck the disease on him? SHAME!
28. Proof you still need proof Syria Hezbollah did it RIGHT ???
M.S. ,   mpls america   (01.01.11)
I realize all the goodie goodie two 2 shoes United Nations thus Swiss Swedish people want to claim Hezbollah and so Syria killed murdered assassinated Hariri but still you need some kind of physicial real tangible proof any recordings of conspirators talklng any physicial traces of evidence that point in the direction of Hezbollah Syria in some places real proof is needed not just because Hezbollah is Hezbollah and so Syria is Syria neither is Goliath and so Israel is no David and so bible fairy tales reality is quite different RIGHT and so I hope you all have a happy New Year 2011 enjoy celebrating 2011 the ten 10 th anniversary of 2001 and so by the way you never proved Osama Ben Layden planed financed carryed out 9 11 RIGHT ??? Thank You... M. S.
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