Monthly Archives: September 2013

Syria and Egypt – 9 September, 2013

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Pat Lang

"It should be no secret by now that much of the U.S. intelligence community is troubled by the quality of the information being used to justify a new war in the Middle East. It should also surprise no one to … Continue reading →

Posted in Iraq, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Syria | 12 Comments

Islamist jihadis capture Christian town in Syria

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Secretary of State John Kerry's public assertions that moderate Syrian opposition groups are growing in influence appear to be at odds with estimates by U.S. and European intelligence sources and nongovernmental experts, who say Islamic extremists remain by far the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Syria | 94 Comments

VIPS Warning to POTUS on Syria intelligence

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "We regret to inform you that some of our former co-workers are telling us, categorically, that contrary to the claims of your administration, the most reliable intelligence shows that Bashar al-Assad was NOT responsible for the chemical incident that … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Intelligence, Syria | 70 Comments

Tell Congress what you want.

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Pat Lang

I urge all and sundry US citizens to twitter, FB or otherwise communicate to their congresspersons their wishes with regard to the coming votes on resolutions concerning the use of force in Syria.  pl

Posted in government, Syria | 27 Comments

Syria – 6 September, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "They are embarrassed to be associated with the amateurism of the Obama administration’s attempts to craft a plan that makes strategic sense. None of the White House staff has any experience in war or understands it. So far, at … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria | 15 Comments

HARPER: OBAMA’S SYRIA FLIGHT FORWARD

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Harper

I am told by current intelligence officials that President Obama intends to bomb Syria in the coming days–with or without Congressional approval.  With the whip count in the House of Representatives looking worse and worse for the war party, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Harper, Syria | 52 Comments

UN findings dismissed in advance by the US Government – just like in Iraq

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Pat Lang

  These were UN Inspectors in Iraq just before the US demanded they be withdrawn so that the US could attack.  they had reported at that point that they had the cooperation of the Iraqi government but could find no … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria | 13 Comments

“Russia’s Putin calls John Kerry a liar on Syria” SF Gate

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Putin recalled watching a congressional debate where Kerry was asked about al-Qaida. Putin said he had denied that it was operating in Syria, even though he was aware of the al-Qaida-linked Jabhat al-Nusra group. Putin said: "This was very … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East, Syria | 54 Comments

Various materials on the Syria Crisis

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Pat Lang

  http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/18559-how-intelligence-was-twisted-to-support-an-attack-on-syria http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/fine-print-time-to-show-and-tell-on-syria/2013/09/02/dcd71a90-124f-11e3-bdf6-e4fc677d94a1_story.html http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/09/02/201027/to-some-us-case-for-syrian-gas.html  http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/uns-carla-del-ponte-says-there-is-evidence-rebels-may-have-used-sarin-in-syria-8604920.html  http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/article3779257.ece http://www.todayszaman.com/news-316966-report-police-foil-al-nusra-bomb-attack-planned-for-adana.html http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-september-3-2013/uncle-jonny-stew-s-good-time-syria-jamboree Don't miss this celebration in the parliament of Fredonia courtesy of TTG. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyeKYQdYISg pl

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“Russia Says American Evidence on Syria ‘Does Not Convince Us at All'” – abcnews

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Russia is rejecting American evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria as "inconclusive" and urging the United States to declassify all of its intelligence. "What we were shown before and recently by our American partners, as well as by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, government, Middle East, Syria | 100 Comments