Monthly Archives: July 2013

“Meet a Moderate Syrian Insurgent.” Pepe Escobar

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Your President Mr Obama told the Blessed King of Saudi Arabia last Friday that he is committed to providing more support for us. Your Secretary of State Mr Kerry said on Saturday there must be more support for us "in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 17 Comments

“Collect It All” – TTG

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Andrei Martyanov

In his eight years at the helm of the country’s electronic surveillance agency, Alexander, 61, has quietly presided over a revolution in the government’s ability to scoop up information in the name of national security. And, as he did in … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Intelligence, TTG | 91 Comments

Open Thread – 16 July, 2013

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Pat Lang

No more Zimmerman for awhile.  You all get too abusive over something that should be a matter for debate, not for name calling.  pl 

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Egyptian factions snub US envoy

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Under Secretary of State Bill Burns arrived to Cairo early on Monday as part of a two-day visit to urge for a stop to current violence in the country and also to encourage the formation of a democratic, civilian government … Continue reading →

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Egyptian prosecutors investigate Mursi and MB leaders – BBC

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Egypt's public prosecutor's office says it is investigating complaints against ousted President Mohammed Morsi and members of the Muslim Brotherhood. They include spying, inciting killing protesters, attacking military barracks and damaging the economy. It did not say who had … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 32 Comments

SST poll on the Zimmerman Case

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Pat Lang

   Now that the Zimmerman Case has gone to the jury for a decision as to guilt or innocence on either Murder 2 or Manslaughter charges, I would like hte opinions of SST readers as to how the jury will … Continue reading →

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“A Salafi shindig” The Economist

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Pat Lang

"The rate at which foreign fighters, both seasoned jihadis and inexperienced young men, have headed for Syria eclipses that of recent conflicts in Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen; and rivals the pull of the battle against the Soviets in Afghanistan in … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria | 13 Comments

A tour of the ME and Obama’s disaster

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Pat Lang

  Obama's administration has now said that Mursi's government was not "democratic" in its actions.  It also is releasing four jet fighter aircraft purchased by Egypt for delivery.  I suppose this means that the Saudis and the UAE have "put … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Syria | 23 Comments

The rebels in Syria made and used Sarin – Russia reports

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Russia said Tuesday that its scientific analysis of a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria on March 19 showed it probably had been carried out by insurgents using sarin nerve gas of “cottage industry” quality delivered by a crudely … Continue reading →

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“… And nobody to use it.” Washpost

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Pat Lang

"The windowless, two-story structure, which is larger than a football field, was completed this year at a cost of $34 million. But the military has no plans to ever use it. Commanders in the area, who insisted three years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, government | 12 Comments