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The Circular Logic used by Israeli Supporters is Ironic to say the Least.
Originally posted by deckdel
I think the bluff has been checked already when Israelis just flew in and bombed the Syrian capital.
Threat level provided by Syria is nilch. But Israel is friendly enough not touting this all around, and occasionally check in to keep Syria in bay, and in touch with reality.
When the Largest,Most Capable Military, Posing as the World's Police is your Best Friend.
Originally posted by Corruption Exposed
There is an obvious double standard in the region.
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
Well.... After reading around a bit and seeing this is pretty widely covered. I'd say it's Israel's turn to have a moment of pause. I don't think Assad is kidding. I think he also knows what comes after his missile launch...and so on. These aren't stupid men. There is a lot more at play here than we're seeing from the public side, IMO.
This has big pieces missing, I'm thinking.
Originally posted by deckdel
Firing missiles on civilian targets is just cowardly. Why don't they (the Syrians) engage in air battle, or with air defense? The correct course of action is to engage aggressor, its forces, and not then shoot in the back with missiles.
Russia has to m9ve thier ships ocassionaly to knock the rust and barnicals off.
Originally posted by pravdaseeker
reply to post by Wrabbit2000
Hi Wrabbit2000, ATS Readers, Writers,
YEP, my thoughts too.... like Russia maybe told Assad, "Hey dude, I got your back if it hits the fan"???
The moving of 12 warships to Cyprus was a serious sign, or gesture by Russia.
More puzzle pieces missing as well... the above is a probable maybe..lol
Pravdaseeker
Originally posted by RAY1990
I'd just like to add that I think it's hitting breaking point over their, it seems Assad (the regime) is openly asking for help now. It's seemed to me so far that the regime was trying to handle things as much as possible by itself.
Originally posted by deckdel
reply to post by Rocker2013
Firing missiles on civilian targets is just cowardly. Why don't they (the Syrians) engage in air battle, or with air defense? The correct course of action is to engage aggressor, its forces, and not then shoot in the back with missiles.
My point being: right now, Syria is just a sitting duck. Nothing more. And they need to do something about that. First step would be to get some decent air defense missiles, and an early warning radar system. Upgrade air forces. And not that much think the missiles. Focus to shoot soldiers/pilots and not civilians.
Originally posted by buster2010
Originally posted by deckdel
reply to post by Rocker2013
Firing missiles on civilian targets is just cowardly. Why don't they (the Syrians) engage in air battle, or with air defense? The correct course of action is to engage aggressor, its forces, and not then shoot in the back with missiles.
My point being: right now, Syria is just a sitting duck. Nothing more. And they need to do something about that. First step would be to get some decent air defense missiles, and an early warning radar system. Upgrade air forces. And not that much think the missiles. Focus to shoot soldiers/pilots and not civilians.
And why should Syria do any of this? You do know we are talking about Israel right? Israels specialty is attacking civilians just look at their track record in places like Gaza.