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Putin/Trump Deal to Carve Up Syria? Not Likely!
Post Date: 2017-01-27 12:06:53 by Stephen Lendman
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Putin/Trump Deal to Carve Up Syria? Not Likely! by Stephen Lendman Israeli military intelligence-connected DEBKAfile (DF) suggested Putin and Trump struck a deal “to establish US, Russian and Turkish security zones in Syria…transfer(ing) military control of the country to those three powers.” DF’s credibility blows hot and cold, at times best to take it with a grain of salt, suspect on this issue. It added Iran and Hezbollah would be required to leave Syria under the above scenario. It makes no sense, Damascus, Tehran and Hezbollah certain to oppose it. It’s hard imagining Russia agreeing. Throughout years of Obama’s war, Putin and Sergey Lavrov ...
The Best Way to "Knock Hell Out of ISIS"
Post Date: 2017-01-27 11:53:23 by Stephen Lendman
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The Best Way to “Knock Hell Out of ISIS” by Stephen Lendman On Thursday, Trump told Fox News “if we can get along with Russia that’s a great thing.” “It’s good for Russia. It’s good for us. We go out together and knock the hell out of ISIS, because that’s a real sickness.” Defeating ISIS and other terrorist groups begins by ending all support. Stop recruiting, arming, funding, training and directing their fighters. They can’t exist without foreign support except in very weak form easy to roll over and eliminate. As long as America uses these groups as imperial foot soldiers, Trump’s talk is demagogic bluster. Reportedly ...
Tulsi Gabbard Truth-Telling v. CNN Big Lies on Syria
Post Date: 2017-01-27 07:17:12 by Stephen Lendman
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Tulsi Gabbard Truth-Telling v. CNN Big Lies on Syria by Stephen Lendman CNN is a longstanding cesspool of managed news misinformation and Big Lies on all issues mattering most. Interviewed by Jake Tapper on January 25, her straight talk truth-telling exposed his Big Lies. She explained her “commitment is on ending this war that has caused so much suffering to these Syrian people, to these children, these families, many of whom” she met on a week-long visit. Tapper lied claiming “Assad used chemical weapons on his own people” - a long ago discredited canard. US-backed terrorists alone used them. CNN and other media scoundrels disgracefully blame Assad for their high ...
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Against Imperial War on Syria
Post Date: 2017-01-26 07:28:38 by Stephen Lendman
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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Against Imperial War on Syria by Stephen Lendman If Washington had more Gabbards and less neocons, world peace might break out all over - polar opposite America’s longstanding permanent war agenda, humanity’s scourge. On Wednesday, she issued a press release, calling for ending Washington’s “regime change war in Syria now.” She spent a week-long fact-finding visit to Damascus, Aleppo and Beirut, learning firsthand what’s been going on, so adversely affecting the lives and welfare of millions of devastated Syrians - victims of US imperial viciousness. She met with refugees, opposition leaders, Lebanon’s president and prime minister, ...
Syrian Opposition Groups Invited to Moscow
Post Date: 2017-01-25 10:14:05 by Stephen Lendman
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Syrian Opposition Groups Invited to Moscow by Stephen Lendman Ahead of next month’s continued peace talks in Geneva next, Sergey Lavrov invited representatives from Syrian opposition groups to meet with him in Moscow on January 27. Earlier in Astana, Kazakhstan, head of Russia’s delegation to peace talks, Alexander Lavrentyev, indicated they’d be coming. The Astana meeting established a mechanism to monitor ceasefire, prelude to more substantive talks in Geneva, possibly as early as February 8. Some reports indicated later in the month. It’s unknown if groups not in Astana will be attending. ISIS and al-Nusra are excluded. Combating them continues. On Wednesday, ...
Color Revolutions
Post Date: 2017-01-24 15:55:02 by GreyLmist
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From the Description section: The aim is regime change through non-violent strikes, mass street protests, and media agitation-propaganda. [Some] Key NGOs active in regime change: [Refs. at 0:53 of the 4.5 min. video: The "Non-Governmental" Organizations (NGOs)] http://www.ned.org/publications/05annual/toc.html [National Endowment for Democracy] http://www.iri.org [International Republican Institute - AZ Sen. John McCain, Chairman] http://www.freedomhouse.org http://www.ndi.org/ [National Democratic Institute for International Affairs - Madeline Albright, Chairman and Fmr. Sec. of State (Clinton admin.)] http://www.soros.org/about/foundations Poster Comment:Additional ...
Astana Syria Peace Talks Conclude
Post Date: 2017-01-24 07:52:30 by Stephen Lendman
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Astana Syria Peace Talks Conclude by Stephen Lendman Negotiating with terrorists is risky under any circumstances, especially with Turkey one of the key players involved. Throughout six years of conflict, it supported ISIS, al-Nusra and likeminded groups it now says it opposes. Has Erdogan turned a page or is he engaged in a grand deception for his own self- interest? He’s long sought annexation of northern Syrian territory. He profited hugely from sale of stolen Syrian oil. He proved many times he can’t be trusted. Saying he now seeks peaceful conflict resolution can’t be accepted at face value without lots of proving on his part - much more needed than agreements ...
The Battle for Deir Ezzor
Post Date: 2017-01-23 12:32:42 by Stephen Lendman
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The Battle for Deir Ezzor, Syria by Stephen Lendman With peace talks underway in Astana, Kazakhstan, excluding UN-designated terrorists groups, the battle for Deir Ezzor rages. Government and allied ground forces, greatly aided by Russian air power, are battling to defeat thousands of heavily foreign-armed ISIS terrorists - mostly fighters the Obama administration helped relocate from Mosul, Iraq to Syria. The province in eastern Syria, Deir Ezzor city centrally located, borders Iraq, movement back and forth relatively unimpeded. Two days after an earlier strike, Tass reported Russian long-range strategic bombers “delivered a massive strike against control posts, ammunition and ...
Honest, Courageous, and Devastating
Post Date: 2017-01-23 08:11:48 by Ada
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General Smedley Butler was a decorated veteran. He understood the concept of war and did a remarkable job capturing it’s horrors and atrocities. This is a very short and concise book about how horrible war is, who profits and gains from it, and what should be done to prevent unnecessary wars in the future. I realIy appreciate how honest and genuine General Butler is in explaining how much suffering war causes not just to the soldiers who have to do the bidding of the war profiteers, but also how it impacts the nation as a whole. War is a Racket: The A... Smedley Darlington Butler Best Price: $3.74 Buy New $3.68 He also offers three unique solutions: 1) We must take the profit out ...
Assad on Astana Peace Talks
Post Date: 2017-01-22 13:05:39 by Stephen Lendman
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Assad on Astana Peace Talks by Stephen Lendman Discussed in a same day article, talks are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, longer if necessary. Because of US obstructionism under Obama, multiple rounds of earlier talks failed, despite Russia’s good faith efforts for cessation of hostilities and conflict resolution. Will this time be different? It’s hard being optimistic after years of failure. Maybe Trump succeeding Obama will bring positive change for Syria. Millions of its people and anti-war activists worldwide hope so. Interviewed on Japan’s TBS TV channel, Assad said “(w)e don’t have expectations. Let’s say we have hopes from Astana…” ...
Syria Peace Talks to Begin Monday
Post Date: 2017-01-22 07:19:36 by Stephen Lendman
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Syria Peace Talks to Begin Monday by Stephen Lendman During six years of Obama’s war, three rounds of Geneva talks failed - because of US obstructionism. Neocons infesting Obama’s administration wanted endless war for regime change, not peace; mass slaughter and destruction, not conflict resolution; chaos, not calm. Will Trump go a different way? It’ll take a while to find out. Much depends on what he decides. Sunday is his third day in office. Though active pre-inauguration, Friday and Saturday, he won’t hit the ground running until Monday - even though working days are every day for presidents. Russia extended an invitation to his administration to participate in ...
Will Trump Stop Aiding ISIS and Other Terrorist Groups?
Post Date: 2017-01-19 13:12:53 by Stephen Lendman
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Will Trump Stop Aiding ISIS and Other Terrorist Groups? by Stephen Lendman US forces in Iraq facilitated the transfer of thousands of ISIS fighters from Mosul to Syria, mostly to Deir Ezzor - a major battle ongoing in the area with government troops. According to the Jordanian Al-Hadath web site, US forces in Syria are directly helping ISIS terrorists battle for Deir Ezzor control. Russia and Damascus are well aware of what’s going on, aiming to foil the Obama administration’s aim. US warplanes attacked Syrian army positions last year, paving the way for what’s now happening. Lebanon’s al-Akhbar said recent ISIS assaults on government positions followed last ...
Who's Coming to Syria Peace Talks?
Post Date: 2017-01-19 12:29:33 by Stephen Lendman
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Who’s Coming to Syria Peace Talks? by Stephen Lendman On January 23, after Trump succeeds Obama, they’ll begin in Astana, Kazakhstan. Who’s coming remains uncertain until delegations arrive and it’s known which parties are involved. ISIS and al-Nusra are excluded from talks. Key terrorist group Ahrar al-Sham said it’s not coming, while supporting other anti-government forces intending to participate. The UN may serve as mediator like before, accomplishing nothing, abandoning impartiality in support of Western interests. Syrian UN envoy Bashar al-Jaafari will head his government’s delegation - an experienced no- nonsense negotiator, serving his nation ...
Neocon John McCain's Restoring American Power Madness
Post Date: 2017-01-17 12:30:10 by Stephen Lendman
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Neocon John McCain’s Restoring American Power Madness by Stephen Lendman McCain is a member of Washington’s lunatic fringe, wanting unchallenged US dominance achieved by raping and destroying all sovereign independent states - forcefully ousting their governments, replacing them with puppet regimes serving US interests. A Restoring American Power report written in his name calls for greater military spending than already, so US forces can wage new wars beyond ones now raging. “We must…invest in new capabilities,” he blustered. For starters, he proposes spending $54 billion more in next year’s defense budget above what Obama called for. He wants caps ...
Russia Concerned About West Disrupting Ceasefire in Syria
Post Date: 2017-01-17 07:12:32 by Stephen Lendman
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Russia Concerned About West Disrupting Ceasefire in Syria by Stephen Lendman At his yearend press conference, Sergey Lavrov urged Western nations to avoid disruptive practices. Obama undermined Russia’s good faith cessation of hostilities and conflict resolution efforts - supporting the terrorist scourge he claimed to oppose. Hopefully Trump intends a constructive approach, working cooperatively with Putin in combating terrorism, both leaders aiming to restore peace and stability to war-torn Syria. If so, it’ll be a true game-changer. If not, it’s back to square one. It’s his call. Hopefully he’ll decide wisely. Other Western countries follow America’s ...
Lying FBI arrests wife of Orlando patsy Omar Mateen
Post Date: 2017-01-16 20:09:15 by Ada
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The FBI, which has been caught lying outrageously about last June’s Orlando nightclub shooting, has arrested Noor Salman, the wife of alleged shooter Omar Mateen. Salman was taken into FBI custody in the San Francisco area, and is being arraigned on federal charges in Oakland. In his article “Noor Zahi Salman: Everything You’re Hearing About Me Is a Lie,” Sam Husseini points out that the government has a lot of incentives to lie about this case. They failed to keep people safe. So, what to do? Blame the wife. Blame the Muslims. Who’s really behind “radical Islamic terrorism”? Click HERE to find out! Almost immediately after the shooting, the FBI ...
A Pledge for More of the Same at the Pentagon
Post Date: 2017-01-16 07:33:04 by Ada
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James Mattis has no new ideas for solving America's most intractable conflicts. Neither does congress. That retired General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, Donald Trump’s nominee to become defense secretary, is a Marine’s Marine and a genuine warrior is undoubtedly the case. If less well-known than David Petraeus, he is easily the better field commander, something Mattis demonstrated in Afghanistan and Iraq. The question is whether he possesses the qualities suited to lead the Pentagon at this particular juncture. Mattis’s testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, which convened today to consider his confirmation, raises doubts on that score. Or more ...
Yemen: Obama's Little Reported Dirty War
Post Date: 2017-01-15 07:29:52 by Stephen Lendman
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Yemen: Obama’s Little Reported Dirty War by Stephen Lendman Yemen is Obama’s war, one of endless ones he waged throughout his tenure - complicit with Saudi Arabia, other Gulf states, NATO and Israel. After nearly two years of fighting in Yemen, deaths and injuries far exceed reported numbers, civilians mostly affected. Largely ignored US planned and orchestrated genocide is occurring in plain sight, human suffering beyond comprehension. Humanitarian crisis conditions affect around 80% of Yemenis. Saudi/US enforced blockade of the country prevents food, medicines and other essentials from reaching millions - ignored by media scoundrels. Few Americans have any idea about ...
Syria Responds to Israeli Aggression
Post Date: 2017-01-15 07:18:49 by Stephen Lendman
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Syria Responds to Israeli Aggression by Stephen Lendman In response to Israel’s overnight Friday terror-bombing of Syria’s Mezzeh military airport, an army spokesman said “Syria(’s) army command and armed forces warn Israel of the repercussions of the flagrant attack and stresses its continued fight against (this) terrorism and amputate the arms of the perpetrators.” Syria’s Foreign Ministry sent identical letters to newly appointed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Security Council president Olof Skoog. Words weren’t minced condemning what happened, following numerous previous Israeli acts of aggression - state terrorism against a sovereign ...
Fake News Report Suggests Assad Ordered Chemical Weapons Use
Post Date: 2017-01-14 07:20:36 by Stephen Lendman
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Fake News Report Suggests Assad Ordered Chemical Weapons Use by Stephen Lendman An exclusive Reuters report spuriously suggested Assad, his brother Maher, and other high-ranking Syrian officials ordered use of toxic chlorine attacks in 2014 and 2015. A Syrian government official debunked the claim, saying it has “no basis in truth.” It’s part of longstanding attempts to blame Syria for use of toxic agents frequently used by US-supported terrorists. Pointing fingers the wrong way came from a UN/Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) inquiry, lacking credibility. The report was strategically leaked ahead of January 23 peace talks, one of a number of ...
Russia Invites Trump's National Security Advisor to Syria Peace Talks
Post Date: 2017-01-14 07:09:22 by Stephen Lendman
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Russia Invites Trump’s National Security Advisor to Syria Peace Talks by Stephen Lendman Moscow’s good faith outreach to Washington on resolving conflicts in Syria and Ukraine failed because Obama and neocons infesting his administration want war, not peace. Will Trump’s geopolitical agenda diverge from longstanding US policy? Will he choose peacemaking over endless wars? It’s unlikely, but hope springs eternal. On January 23, peace talks to try resolving Syria’s conflict begin in Astana, Kazakhstan, arranged by Russia, Iran and Turkey, the Obama administration excluded, a deliberate snub. Scheduling the meeting three days after Trump’s inauguration ...
Israel Terror-Bombs Damascus Military Airport
Post Date: 2017-01-13 08:00:17 by Stephen Lendman
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Israel Terror-Bombs Damascus Military Airport by Stephen Lendman Washington and Israel partner in each other’s high crimes. Israel wouldn’t flagrantly attack another country without US permission and/or involvement. Was attacking Mezzeh military airport west of Damascus around midnight on Friday a joint US/Israeli attempt to obstruct cessation of hostilities and conflict resolution? Will Trump put a stop to this once in office? According to a Syrian army spokesman, missiles were fired from northern Israel. A military statement said “Syria(’s) army command and armed forces warn Israel of the repercussions of the flagrant attack and stresses its continued fight against ...
Paris Conference to Affirm Integrity of Palestine Within Pre-1967 Borders
Post Date: 2017-01-13 07:29:47 by Stephen Lendman
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Paris Conference to Affirm Integrity of Palestine Within Pre-1967 Borders by Stephen Lendman On January 20, over 70 countries will meet in Paris, another futile attempt to revive Israeli/Palestinian peace talks. They’re dead on arrival each time initiated because Israel rejects peace and stability. Years earlier, Netanyahu called peace talks “a waste of time.” Israel doesn’t negotiate. It demands. Palestinians have been ruthlessly slaughtered and persecuted for decades, Israeli ruthlessness under Netanyahu and his fascist-infested regime worst of all. According to a draft statement AP News obtained, nations meeting in Paris will urge Israel and Palestinians “to ...
Debunking US Claims About Russia Accomplishing Nothing in Syria
Post Date: 2017-01-11 06:54:35 by Stephen Lendman
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Debunking US Claims About Russia Accomplishing Nothing in Syria by Stephen Lendman Outgoing neocon US secretary of war Ashton Carter won’t be missed. Unindicted for high crimes, he’s returning to civilian life unaccountable - along with a rogue’s gallery of other Obama officials, headed by the soon-to-become former president. On Monday, Carter lied, saying Russia “ha(sn’t) done anything. They came in (and) said they were going to fight ILIS, and they said they were going to help in the civil war (sic) in Syria.” “Russia hasn’t done either of those things. As a consequence…we’re fighting ISIL ourselves.” Fact: Syria’s war ...
Dutch Court Blocks Truth-Telling on MH17's Downing
Post Date: 2017-01-10 12:52:14 by Stephen Lendman
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Dutch Court Blocks Truth-Telling on MH17’s Downing by Stephen Lendman America’s Machiavellian long arm reaches virtually everywhere - likely involved in assuring a Dutch court blocked data on MH17’s downing gathered by independent journalists, wanting it kept suppressed to prevent exposing the fraudulent official findings. The incident was a classic false flag. Russia had nothing to do with it. Nor were Donbass freedom fighters involved. Washington and Kiev had motive and opportunity. They had everything to gain. They bear responsibility for the heinous act. What possible benefit could Russia and Donbass freedom fighters have achieved by downing a commercial aircraft, ...
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