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PM meets Russia's Putin for Syria talks
Attila Somfalv
Published: 14.05.13, 13:42
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1. He started it.
Matt   (05.14.13)
Weapons sales to Assad, say Russia will back up for Iran in relation to any strike.
2. The Evil in Syria
Adam Neira ,   Paris, France   (05.14.13)
Syrian Rebels in Cannibalistic Shock Video (Arutz Sheva) This is reminiscent of the parading of body parts of an Israeli soldier in Gaza in May 2004. Just pure satanic darkness. Absolute evil manifest. It is difficult to accept that such evil exists in the world but if we choose to remain in denial and not face the truth about a situation the darkness continues. As Edmund Burke said, "All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing." The key with hopeless looking situations is to try and have a vision of a better future. Supreme efforts must be made by all interested parties to stabilise Syria. The country is a vital piece of the Middle East jigsaw puzzle. The idea of an International Peace Conference to address the problems in Syria is a worthy one which must be pursued. The key ingredients of a successful event are : Why - What is the intention; When; Where; How; Cost; Who - Organising Team; Support; Guests; How - Logisitics etc.; Duration; Flow and Format. All these components of a successful meeting can be addressed if the will is there. Which paradigm should reign in the Middle East ? Vision, courage and trust building or myopia, cowardice and betrayal of trust. Prayers for Syria.
3. Why bother meeting Putin?
Gunnar ,   Gothenburg, Sweden   (05.14.13)
What is the point of asking Putin to do anything, given his history of complete dishonesty? There probably isn't any politician in the world who has practiced the art of saying one thing and then doing another more than him. ....well, with the possible excepetion of Benyamin Netanyahu then... Oh, sorry, now it suddenly makes sense why they seem to get on so well.
4. So Bibi met the cobra, the smiling cobra
Nora Tel Aviv   (05.14.13)
Now what ?. All that is left for Israel ,and/or the US, is to render obsolete the capacties of the Soviet (sorry Russian) S 300. Can it be done ? Think Israel, think. It has to be done.
5. #3 Gunnar...You are correct.. What is the point?
ali ,   vilalnova USA   (05.14.13)
What is the POINT..The deal is in...and DONE...Putin is playing with BiBi... The S300 are in Place...Putin probably wanted to tell him to HIS FACE..
6. #3
ilan ,   Ramat Gan, Israel   (05.14.13)
congratulations, you finally figured out what a politician is! give yourself a pat on the back! good for you
7. What was the purpose of this meeting?
Stephen in New York   (05.14.13)
What was accomplished and by whom? Perhaps Edith Ann can explain.
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