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2006-05-24 Syria-Lebanon-Iran
Syria May Join Active 'Resistance' Against Israel
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Posted by Fred 2006-05-24 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11135 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 ISRAEL has made it crystal clear times before the best Syria can hope for is partial or limited IDF withdrawal from the Golan, and no withdrawal period as long as Syria continues to intervene in Lebanese affairs, recognition of Israel's sovereignty and right to exist, and Syria's support of terror attacks against Israel from inside Lebanon.
Posted by JosephMendiola 2006-05-24 00:53||   2006-05-24 00:53|| Front Page Top

#2 Syria wants to fallback to the tried and true method of getting their ass whipped.
Posted by 3dc 2006-05-24 01:08||   2006-05-24 01:08|| Front Page Top

#3 ...Israeli tanks in Damascus.

Dang it, Fred. You're posting pr0n again!
Posted by PBMcL 2006-05-24 02:05||   2006-05-24 02:05|| Front Page Top

#4 Yep, and this time there is no Soviet Union to threaten a nuclear exchange via an airlift of a nuke to Damascus; and therefore, no American demand for an Israeli halt 40 miles short of the goal.
Posted by Shieldwolf 2006-05-24 02:33||   2006-05-24 02:33|| Front Page Top

#5 US Admin would demand these 40 miles pro forma, while through secure channels, it would be wink wink nod nod (Am hoping for wink wink nudge nudge, but I am a dreamer).

As for Syrian resistance, hmmm... about 2-3 micro Ohm.
Posted by zazz 2006-05-24 03:37||   2006-05-24 03:37|| Front Page Top

#6 The US may make no real demands to stop Israel, but the EU would. There is no way they would find Israel actively defending itself -- even against Syria, murderer of Chiraq's personal friends -- in any way acceptable.
Posted by trailing wife 2006-05-24 07:19||   2006-05-24 07:19|| Front Page Top

#7 Well, who listen to the EU, anyway? I sincerely doubt Israel would follow the wishes of a "something" (best term I could come up with) which is its de facto ennemy, especially during a shooting war.
Posted by anonymous5089 2006-05-24 07:38||   2006-05-24 07:38|| Front Page Top

#8 I fancy a joint IsraeliKurd amphibioushelio assault on Latakia next time around.
Posted by 6 2006-05-24 07:45||   2006-05-24 07:45|| Front Page Top

#9 Despite everything, I do believe Europe is a major export market for Israeli products. Faced with the threat of a Europe-wide boycott, Israel would have to listen, I fear. But I would appreciate the thoughts of those who know more on the subject.
Posted by trailing wife 2006-05-24 07:58||   2006-05-24 07:58|| Front Page Top

#10 Dang, Ms. TW, I hate it when you use facts to demolish my rants ;-); Reality is not my friend.
Posted by anonymous5089 2006-05-24 08:01||   2006-05-24 08:01|| Front Page Top

#11 a5089, I have watched with pleasure as your English improved since you found this place. I look forward to some day meeting you in person, and hearing that regional American "Dang!", spoken with a charming French accent and coming from what I've gathered is an oriental face.

And in a real shooting war, Israel is more likely to act as you suggest. At least, I hope so.
Posted by trailing wife 2006-05-24 08:26||   2006-05-24 08:26|| Front Page Top

#12 Just who is that Chiraq guy anyways?
Posted by newc">newc  2006-05-24 08:27||   2006-05-24 08:27|| Front Page Top

#13 Paleo 'gunmen' are mighty bold when the only resistance they face is a stymied Israeli military with rubber bullets and the MSM pointing their cameras at them like heroes. Lets see how they do against Tanks and Artillery in a real battle. Assad, please, please, form a paleo brigade and put it into real combat.
Posted by mcsegeek1 2006-05-24 08:36||   2006-05-24 08:36|| Front Page Top

#14 Give the Golan to Syria but only if they promise to take all the Paleos along with it.
Posted by Danielle 2006-05-24 12:44||   2006-05-24 12:44|| Front Page Top

#15 "Resistance" has almost magical connotations for Hizbullah followers. Asad is co-opting the word to gain a bit of much needed prestige.
Posted by borgboy 2006-05-24 14:00||   2006-05-24 14:00|| Front Page Top

#16 Nice pic. Sums up how this movie would end...
Posted by tu3031 2006-05-24 14:22||   2006-05-24 14:22|| Front Page Top

#17 Asshead of Sneria is using this to hedge against the UN investigation of his involvement in the bombing in Leb.

He's trying to enlargen the battle and cement the Iran-Sneria-Hamster axis.

Typical blackmail thuggery, as peace process translates into funds for the Hamsters.
Posted by Captain America 2006-05-24 14:25||   2006-05-24 14:25|| Front Page Top

#18 I'm guessing that hanging out with his new Iranian pals has made Assad Jr. feel spunky. Someone needs to take that boy aside and give hime a good talkin' to.
Posted by SteveS 2006-05-25 00:00||   2006-05-25 00:00|| Front Page Top

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