35thOVI  | 30 Nov 2024 9:38 a.m. PST |
Subject: Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria's Assad – WSJ link |
Grattan54  | 30 Nov 2024 9:56 a.m. PST |
Hmm, I thought the civil war was over. So, this was interesting. |
CFeicht | 30 Nov 2024 10:36 a.m. PST |
Blow by blow analysis here link Looks like Israel's trouncing of Hezbollah had spillover effects in Syria. The Turks are taking full advantage. Assad really appears to be in trouble. |
Bunkermeister  | 30 Nov 2024 11:18 a.m. PST |
The Middle East and Ukraine are the same war. Iran, Russia, North Korea, and Red China. Same war, different theaters of war. Mike Bunkermeister Creek |
John the OFM  | 30 Nov 2024 11:19 a.m. PST |
From the land of "The enemy of my enemies is still my enemy." |
Legion 4  | 30 Nov 2024 11:44 a.m. PST |
With the Turks supporting the Anti-Assad factions. He and regime maybe in trouble. However, this conflict has been going on for a long time. I think that may still be the end game. Continued death and destruction as in much of the region. Too many tribal, religious, ethnic, etc. conflicts that have been going on for a very, very long time … Frankly I'd like to see Assad and his regime gone. But who fills the inevitable void ? I think the Turks might want to or at least get a piece of the action. As long as the region is so wedded to their different beliefs, hatreds, etc. Blood will continue to be spilled. Good link CFeicht, it clearly shows the various factions, groups, tribes, etc. As we see the Anti-Assad forces have gained some ground. Intel believes that with Hezbollah taking losses due to the aggressive actions by the IDF. As well as Iran is not in the position when they thought they'd be. After they started this conflict on 7 Oct last year. The IDF has to continue to attrite Hamas. There is no Cav coming to their rescue. As long as they won't give up the hostage, living or dead. They will gain nothing. However, they must know the IDDF will occupy Gaza as they did before 2006. Talks are putting the region under Egypt or Jordan. Not sure how that would work. But the moslem fanatics from all factions still seem to want to fight on or die trying. The IDF it appears is the only one IMO of the factions in conflict that would rather have some sort of peace. Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and a few other moslem players in the area seem to want to continue their jihad vs the IDF. Egypt and Jordan seem to have evolved beyond that after many years of war in the past. And a number of defeats at the IDF's hands. |
SBminisguy | 30 Nov 2024 12:19 p.m. PST |
The awful part of this is that the anti-Assad forces backed by our Dardanelles NATO ally are reconstituted Al Queda… |
Legion 4  | 30 Nov 2024 12:23 p.m. PST |
Plus, if the reports are accurate, Assad protected the few Christians left in Syria from ISIS. So, a lot of grey areas as always in the region. |
John the OFM  | 30 Nov 2024 12:41 p.m. PST |
It's like the Zealots arguing in Life of Brian. "SPLITTER!" The New Kids on the Block are apparently an Al Quaeda offshoot. They split because AQ was not revolutionary enough. 🤷🙄🤪 Are they an Anarcho-Syndicalist Collective? |
Prince Alberts Revenge | 30 Nov 2024 1:33 p.m. PST |
+1 Bunkermeister. This is all the same war regardless if the West cares to recognize the fact. It seems the Russians had to reallocate resources from Syria to Ukraine which provided an opportunity for Erdogan to seize. Syrian forces have alleged that some of the rebels were being led by Ukrainian commanders and armed with UAVs. I would imagine that Israel continues to support some rebel factions since an enemy of my enemy is something… |
79thPA  | 30 Nov 2024 2:48 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the link. Very helpful. What a mess. |
Editor in Chief Bill  | 30 Nov 2024 4:35 p.m. PST |
Assad has reportedly fled to Moscow. |
Cuprum2  | 30 Nov 2024 6:25 p.m. PST |
Assad is reported to be in Syria. Combat-ready Syrian troops have been transferred to the front, stopping the jihadists' advance and recapturing several previously captured settlements, including the city of Hama. Russian aviation and special forces are actively fighting al-Qaeda units, causing great damage to the enemy, but Russia's ground forces are extremely small. Egypt and Saudi Arabia have declared their support for the Syrian government. Iran has sent its commanders to organize the defense, and Iranian proxy forces are expected to arrive soon. The Kurds have entered the battle on Assad's side and attacked Aleppo. In general, the Syrian army has almost completely lost the Idlib province, shamefully fled, and abandoned a large number of weapons. It is not yet clear whether the combat-ready Syrian troops that have arrived were able to stop them – but there is reason to think so. It will now be extremely difficult to drive the jihadists out of this province. On some possible consequences of what is happening in Syria (Russian view): 1. The loss of Hama and further advancement to Homs will create a threat to the Russian Armed Forces bases in Khmeimim and Tartus. These bases play an important role in Russia's Middle Eastern and African strategy. Their loss will not only collapse Russia's positions in the Middle East and reduce the Russian fleet's ability to be present in the Eastern Mediterranean, but will also undermine the logistics of African activities, which rely heavily on the Khmeimim airbase, through which, among other things, Russian contingents in a number of countries are supplied. 2. The expansion of the militants' control zone in Syria and the possible threat to the very structure of Assad's Syria is a serious blow to Iran and its strategic land bridge project – Iran-Iraq-Syria-Lebanon, which the US and Israel are fighting against. Drawing Iran into full-fledged ground operations in Syria to hold the Assad government and the land corridor can be used to further overexert Iran's forces and attempt to undermine its influence in Lebanon and Iraq. 3. At the same time, given Russia's busy schedule in Ukraine and Iran's in Syria and Iraq, it is highly likely that the war in Transcaucasia is being prepared for the next couple of months to intensify, with the aim of dismembering Armenia and transferring Southern Armenia under the control of Azerbaijan/Turkey. Russia is busy, Iran, which threatened to invade Azerbaijan in an attempt to seize southern Armenia, is busy. Armenian President Pashinyan is squeezing out Russian border guards and withdrawing from the CSTO. France, which has promised him help, is unlikely to actually enter the war on Armenia's side. In the event of a military conflict, there will be no one to help Armenia. As a result, Azerbaijan will receive another region and a direct connection to Nakhichevan, and Turkey will receive a corridor to Baku and the Caspian Sea. The events in Georgia may be part of the preparation for the upcoming division of Armenia, so that by the time the events begin, a completely anti-Russian government sits in Tbilisi, and Armenia is completely isolated. Taking into account the upcoming change of administration in the United States and the obvious time pressure of the Biden administration, all these "projects" will now be rapidly accelerated. Syria is just one of the chessboards here. |
Legion 4  | 30 Nov 2024 7:43 p.m. PST |
It may take more time, but with the Turks, IDF, and even USA's support of the anti-Assad Forces. Assad's regime may finally collapse. Iran will not be drawn into the conflict in any major way. They will have enough problems with the USA's new leadership. Who will not play softball like the last one. Giving them billions, with the very misplaced plans of trying to work with Iranian's religious fundamentalist theocracy. Russia may lose it bases in Syria once Assad is gone. |
Cuprum2  | 30 Nov 2024 8:43 p.m. PST |
Don't forget that these are terrorists. The emergence of a new Caliphate will not bring relief to either the West or Israel. Firstly: this will lead to the unification of all radical Islamic groups in the fight against the West (in this case, I include Russia here); Second: expect a new wave of Muslim, and possibly African, refugees in Europe; Third: the appearance of radical jihadists on the borders of Israel instead of a secular state will certainly not improve the situation for it – they are not allies, they are more radical opponents; Fourth: if Syria, Iran and Russia are defeated, you will have to replace them in this war. And something tells me that NATO member Türkiye will assist the jihadists in their actions… More and more fun times are coming. Get ready… |
Prince Alberts Revenge | 01 Dec 2024 2:24 p.m. PST |
It's a war filled with lots of bad actors. The Assad forces have accounted for over 200k civilian casualties (according to SNHR) and who can forget their use of chemical weapons and barrel bombs. Then you have the various jihadist movements and Iranian backed militias…I pray for the innocents who must endure these monsters. |
Cuprum2  | 01 Dec 2024 3:52 p.m. PST |
Wars fought by fanatics (religious, ideological and the like) are always dirty and extremely cruel… Especially in the East. Such are their traditions and mentality. |
John the OFM  | 01 Dec 2024 6:27 p.m. PST |
Firstly: this will lead to the unification of all radical Islamic groups in the fight against the West (in this case, I include Russia here). Oh, my sweet summer child. (Game of Thrones reference.) I like to say that you should pick up a copy of Volume 2 of Runciman's History of the Crusades. Open it at random. You will find at least 2 Turkish factions. At least 2 Sunni factions. At least 2 Shiite factions. Let's not forget Saladdin, who is "none of the above". Add 3 different Crusader factions. Throw in Byzantines and a remnant Jewish state. Yes, they were there too. Later in the book, and in Volume 3 you will find Mongols and Assassins. What makes you think the Muslims will suddenly find Unity? History suggests otherwise. |
35thOVI  | 01 Dec 2024 6:46 p.m. PST |
Well "without unity" Islam captured most of Spain and were at the gates of Vienna. 🤔 It doesn't take the unity of all of Islam for the terrorists to kill thousands in the US and Israel. In the US, it only took a handful. In Israel it only took a group of committed animals to rape, burn, behead, kill, brutalize and terrorize thousands. I don't agree with Cuprum on many of his Ukrainian comments, but he is correct that fanatical and radical Islam, is a danger to all who don't adhere to their version of Islam. |
SBminisguy | 01 Dec 2024 8:13 p.m. PST |
It may take more time, but with the Turks, IDF, and even USA's support of the anti-Assad Forces. Assad's regime may finally collapse. Oh joy…so Al Qaeda ends up in charge of Syria rather than a secular dictator who, for all his brutality, is less insane than the anti-Assad forces?!?!? |
Legion 4  | 01 Dec 2024 10:58 p.m. PST |
Don't forget that these are terrorists. The emergence of a new Caliphate will not bring relief to either the West or Israel. I'm well aware of that. However, I don't think these terrorists/AQ actually be able to try to make a Caliphate. There are a number of factions, including the Kurds that may prevent an AQ take over of Syria. I don't think the Turks would go for it either. don't forget that these are terrorists. The emergence of a new Caliphate will not bring relief to either the West or Israel. Again I don't think AQ will take over Syria. With all the other factions on the ground e.g. the Turks, Kurds. etc. And there are some anti-Assad forces that are not AQ. From the Article posted by CFeicht
Syrian Salvation Government Syrian opposition Syrian Interim Government Syria Russia[1][2] Iran[3] Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria[4] (since 30 November) Commanders and leaders Abu Mohammad al-Julani Syria Maj. Gen. Suhayl al-Hasan[9] Iran Brig. Gen. Kioumars Pourhashemi †[10] Mazloum Abdi Units involved Military Operations Command Tahrir al-Sham Red Bands[11] Thermal Brigades[11] Xhemati Alban Syrian opposition Syrian National Army Sham Legion[12] Northern Storm Brigade[12] Nour al-Din al-Zenki Movement[12] Jaysh al-Izza[13] Levant Front[13] National Front for Liberation Ahrar al-Sham[13] Ajnad al-Kavkaz[14] Liwa al-Muhajireen wal-Ansar[14] Turkistan Islamic Party in Syria[15] Syrian Armed Forces Syrian Army Syrian Air Force Russian Armed Forces Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Air Force Spetsnaz GRU[16] Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps[3] Pro-Iranian militias[11] Syrian Democratic Forces People's Defense
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John the OFM  | 02 Dec 2024 2:38 p.m. PST |
So, it's one band of terrorists attacking and killing a different band of terrorists. 🤷 |
John the OFM  | 02 Dec 2024 5:17 p.m. PST |
The United Nations will, as usual, step in and declare a Cease Fire that nobody will pay any attention to. It's what they do best. A conflict that the UN has no business in will fester until it breaks out again. Result? Civilian deaths. Who cares? Not the United Nations, a prime example of wasted Nee York prime real estate. I wonder how much Mafia "no show jobs" and controlled unions went into the construction of the United Nations buildings? |
Cuprum2  | 02 Dec 2024 8:07 p.m. PST |
John the OFM, did I say Muslims? I said terrorists. It's not quite the same thing. And you shouldn't call authoritarian leaders in this region terrorists. The problem is that other leaders are impossible here, at least not for long. These peoples have not matured to other forms of government, unfortunately. A leader here can either be authoritarian or dead. And democracy immediately turns into a war of all against all. Legion 4, the Turks are the main beneficiaries of this group now. Erdogan dreams of creating a "Great Turan"… And these terrorists are on his payroll. Have you forgotten how he bought oil from ISIS, essentially supporting them? Now, with the help of "tame terrorists", he will strive to seize Syria and destroy the Kurds. Do you seriously believe that anyone other than a "repainted" Al-Qaeda can lead this movement? Anyone who disagreed with them has long been destroyed. Look at the history of what has happened in Idlib over the past ten years. |
John the OFM  | 02 Dec 2024 8:52 p.m. PST |
Yes. "Look at the history." Which is what I've been saying all along, in many threads here. Some may be surprised to hear that "history" doesn't just go back 5 years. It goes back hundreds of years. Nothing should be a surprise. These people just do not get along with each other. The closer they may seem in theology, the more vicious the difference politically. Here's a very wide divergence. In Avram Davidson's masterpiece "Peregrine: Primus", there is an exchange between "the last pagan king of Lower East Sapodilla." He is grilled by Bishops, Presbyters, Arch-Presbyters, Deacons, Arch- Deacons, etc. "Does the Son proceed FROM the Father, or THROUGH the Father?" So the King says "Whatever Your Graces say!" They are outraged, so they slay him. THIS is the sort of theological stuff that divides the Muslim world, and which the terrorists happily embrace. (Not the Christian stuff, obviously, but the equivalent.) The discussion in Life of Brian is equivalent also. There is no possibility of Unity. They will turn on each other at the drop of a hat. Because "I am right and you are wrong!" I must say that the West is just as divided. 🤷 |
Legion 4  | 02 Dec 2024 11:14 p.m. PST |
So, it's one band of terrorists attacking and killing a different band of terrorists. Yep … a lot of shades of grey … The United Nations will, as usual, step in and declare a Cease Fire that nobody will pay any attention to. It's what they do best. Yep, business as usual in the region. did I say Muslims? I said terrorists. It's not quite the same thing. Well it is a safe bet that in that region the terrorist are all muslims. Of course, NOT all muslims are terrorists. Only a small number of groups of are fanatic fundamentalist, radicals, etc. Compared to the total of muslims in the region. I have no real idea what the breakdown of terrorists vs. muslims are. But the vast majority are Not terrorists. the Turks are the main beneficiaries of this group now. Erdogan dreams of creating a "Great Turan"… And these terrorists are on his payroll. Have you forgotten how he bought oil from ISIS, essentially supporting them? Now, with the help of "tame terrorists", he will strive to seize Syria and destroy the Kurds. Do you seriously believe that anyone other than a "repainted" Al-Qaeda can lead this movement? Anyone who disagreed with them has long been destroyed. Look at the history of what has happened in Idlib over the past ten years. Again, you're not telling me anything I don't know. And I forgot nothing about the situation there. The Turks are really the only organized nation, the rest are just groups of terrorists, local tribes, etc. Do you really think AQ or ISIS could have numbers and ability to successfully run a nation, even a failed one like Syria? Last time I checked AQ & ISIS were not BFFs. In A'stan they are deadly enemies. And yes the Turks and Kurds don't get along. But they're not one Kurdish nation. They number of Tribes, groups, etc. The Turks don't have a problem with all of them. But that could change. Of course, Syria was part of the Ottoman Turk Empire until after WWI. Maybe the Turks want it back. Will the remnants AQ and ISIS like the Turks in charge ? Or will they be satisfied with just a piece of the area. It would be a safe bet that AQ and ISIS are not the threat they once were to the West. But making sure they don't get any ideas to start causing problems again to the West. Drones, TLAMs and airstrikes will keep them generally under control. |
Cuprum2  | 03 Dec 2024 1:14 a.m. PST |
"Bayonets are good for many things, but you can't sit on them." You overestimate the power of weapons. Weapons cannot defeat an idea. They can only help one idea overcome another… And often – not forever. As soon as the forces opposing Islamic terrorism weaken, he will return immediately. As for the management of states and territories – this is not a problem. Among the terrorist leadership there are many people with an excellent European education, and besides, they are good at recruiting their supporters among officials of Islamic countries, especially when their territories are captured. |
Legion 4  | 03 Dec 2024 1:18 p.m. PST |
You overestimate the power of weapons. No you underestimate the power of weapons being used properly, by skilled troops at all levels. As soon as the forces opposing Islamic terrorism weaken, he will return immediately. That is one reason why the US still has troops in Syria and Iraq. And should still have troops operating out of Bagram … Among the terrorist leadership there are many people with an excellent European education, and besides, they are good at recruiting their supporters among officials of Islamic countries, especially when their territories are captured. Yes you may not be keeping up with how many islamic terrorists leaders have died at the hands of the USA and more recently the vast amount of Hamas, Hezbollah, etc. that the IDF has killed with extreme prejudice. And if they are replaced by new … they will be killed too. Again, with ISIS and even AQ being severely attrited in Syria and Iraq. They are no longer the threat they once were. No more terrorists' attacks in the USA and in Western Europe. After ISIS and AQ no longer had support, they once had, so many of their minions were killed off along with their leaders. So I think one could safely say the USA and Western European forces have put these terrorists on their heels. That does not mean we become complacent or overconfident, but the US in Syria and Iraq still on occasion kill an ISIS or even AQ leader. Plus, along with some of the minions. It is being proactive, diligent and keeping your eye on the ball. ISIS, AQ, etc. terrorists the Turks are supporting in Syria. Is so Assad's regime will be removed from the table. Do you think they will take over Syria and try again to make a caliphate ? Again, I don't think the Turks and some Kurdish factions along with Arabs in the area are not terrorists may be a thorn in their sides. Plus again, AQ and ISIS don't get a long. Don't really care how many schools, etc. these terrorist leaders have gone to in the USA and Europe. That won't stop TLAMs, Reaper drones or airstrikes … These people just do not get along with each other. The closer they may seem in theology, the more vicious the difference politically. Yes that is true and has been for a very long time. Their ethnicity, tribes and religion, etc. differences will keep them fighting among themselves for a very long time … Cuprum read what John said again … He makes sense among other things. |
Legion 4  | 03 Dec 2024 7:15 p.m. PST |
Pentagon Briefing today said the US still has about 1000 troops in Syria. Primarily to keep the remnants of ISIS in check and kill some now and then. Plus, the US troops on the ground are not involved in any of fighting among the locals. And as we know, an AQ spin off is fighting Assad's forces along with some others in the area. |
Cuprum2  | 03 Dec 2024 7:16 p.m. PST |
American weapons proved powerless in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan… You can win on the battlefield – but that's only half the battle… The military is just a tool in the hands of politicians. I think the number of terrorist attacks in Europe and the US has decreased because terrorists have business in other regions – in their own East. And it's good that they have something to do there))) I think that after the terrorists do Erdogan's dirty work, the Turks will either try to destroy them or send them to another target. While the terrorists are busy, they are not dangerous for the Turks. It is difficult to say whether Syria will be captured. Judging by the latest reports, Iraqi militias and, probably, the regular army of Iran are entering the battle. The problem is that the West is not united either. What will you do when, for example, Turkey resumes the conflict with Greece? When will the flow of refugees pour into Europe again (and this will definitely happen – the war in the East is only just flaring up)? If economic support for migrants decreases, their mass protests are inevitable… Last time, Europe immediately began to build borders within itself… European weapons burned in Ukraine – what will you use to fight if necessary? European politicians: I do not believe that these people are capable of sober thinking. At least most of them. |
Steve Wilcox | 04 Dec 2024 4:52 a.m. PST |
The Patient Efforts Behind Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's Success in Aleppo link |
Legion 4  | 04 Dec 2024 8:40 a.m. PST |
American weapons proved powerless in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan… Powerless … no, not at all … Decisions made way above the pay grades on the ground, made actual victory elusive. Of course, the US saw what happened with the French in Indochina. And did always pay attention to lessons learn. When the POTUS would tell what loads to pack on aircraft, etc., etc., things were bound to go South. Plus, we should have just kept sending advisors and equipment. But the concern of China doing what they did in Korea a few years before played a big role in how the war was run from the WH & DC. But in almost all cases the US won the engagements. And firepower cost the VC & NVA a million +. Yes the US didn't read the situation as it should have, as in reality Ho, Giap, etc. knew all they had to do is keep killing GIs and sooner or later the US would leave. No matter how many the VC & NVA has to lose/sacrifice. And the GI wuold go back home, as the VC and NVA were going nowhere. "It was Charlie's backyard". And the US tried to fight a war of attrition, against any enemy that had the bodies/loses to use[up]. The same could be said about A'stan. However the US was not fighting a war of attrition. But the US still killed thousands upon thousands of Taliban, AQ etc., etc. Underlining both situations/wars, trying to get the local forces to be able to fight the enemy, whoever they were successfully on their own … didn't happen. The same was said about Iraq. But in Iraq the US had defeated Saddam's forces and even took out AQ eventually. Then ISIS … The USA still has 2500 troops in Iraq … But the only way the US and its allies could stay as long a they did was firepower. But no matter what the US did the locals could not pick up the ball. BTW, the USSR didn't do very in A'stan to and to the history of A'stan.
You can win on the battlefield – but that's only half the battle… The military is just a tool in the hands of politicians. Again not telling me something I don't already know. In the US Military we took an oath to follow all the orders of the POTUS, etc. As long as they are legal. We would follow them. I think the number of terrorist attacks in Europe and the US has decreased because terrorists have business in other regions You may be totally misunderstanding that. The US and Europe went with the concept better to kill them over there than over here. And eventually it saw some success. In the big picture the US and Europe had won the GWoT. And part of the winning was to never turn your back on any terrorist organizations. And kill them if there looks like they might be trying to cause trouble. And that is again where firepower comes in I.e. Drones, TLAMs & Airstrikes … The loss of A'stan was inevitable … as I already mentioned. And yes, they are busy killing each other off than planning attacks on the West. However, the US and the West keeps close eyes on the terrorists. No more 9/11s, etc. But they have to know if need be … the US firepower will come into play. E.g. the way the CIA took out AQ's AZK with a drone while he was in his home in A'stan. Not too long after the US withdrew. And there is more where that came from … And with new leadership in the US coming. Things may change … and more of the bad guys may have to die … Firepower is the bottom line … the enemy knows what it can do if in the proper hands. Judging by the latest reports, Iraqi militias and, probably, the regular army of Iran are entering the battle. I don't think they will change the outcome in the long run. I think the Turks will dominate, in the end. It may take time and very high loses to go around. But as long as they are busy killing each other off … Go for it … |
John the OFM  | 04 Dec 2024 3:05 p.m. PST |
I think the number of terrorist attacks in Europe and the US has decreased because terrorists have business in other regions. Terrorism isn't a project that requires a lot of men (pardon me for assuming gender) or money. How many people were involved in 9/11? Or the Boston Marathon bombing? It's not as if those "projects" were a drain. |
CFeicht | 04 Dec 2024 4:15 p.m. PST |
Interesting to see if Israel considers the Assad regime a part of Iran's network of cronies. I would say it is since he is their defacto satrap of Syria and receiving direct support from Iran. HTS and allies benefitting (greatly) from Israeli airpower would be so ironic. |
Cuprum2  | 04 Dec 2024 6:03 p.m. PST |
John the OFM, terrorism is just a method. Methods of terror are used not only by jihadists, but also by completely democratic states. link |
Tango01  | 05 Dec 2024 8:37 p.m. PST |
A-10 are beign spotted in Syria… link Armand
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Legion 4  | 05 Dec 2024 8:40 p.m. PST |
I had heard the USAF had some in the region … |
Nine pound round | 07 Dec 2024 6:25 a.m. PST |
And some whose citizens join this board and describe them as democratic. |
35thOVI  | 07 Dec 2024 9:29 a.m. PST |
Sounds like Syria is falling fast. Subject: Syrian Forces Withdraw From Damascus Suburbs, Monitors Say: Live Updates – The New York Times link |
Legion 4  | 08 Dec 2024 12:50 p.m. PST |
They fell a lot faster than many thought … good riddance … Recent report on FOX : US hit large number of ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq … Turkish supported forces are fighting with the Kurds … Terrorists group lead the way into Damascus … Had the current POTUS not given Iran billions of $ to Iran. Much of it used to support islamic terrorists in the area, e.g. Hamas, Hezbollah, etc. This could have happened a couple of years ago. |
Grattan54  | 10 Dec 2024 10:25 a.m. PST |
Never did understand why Biden did this. Unless it was once again his hatred of Trump getting the best of him. |
SBminisguy | 10 Dec 2024 12:59 p.m. PST |
We're now in the pause before the next round of fighting. At some point the shock of the fall of the Assad regime will wear off and we will see an ethnic cleansing war of intersectional factionalism of survive or die. Scores of videos are being posted to social media by the "liberators" of Syria -- the ISIS/AQ faction, showing summary executions, people being dragged through the streets, Christian churches being desecrated, women being abused. Really tragic times are ahead. |
Legion 4  | 10 Dec 2024 1:20 p.m. PST |
Never did understand why Biden did this. Unless it was once again his hatred of Trump getting the best of him. Much odf what Biden did was to change everything Trump did. Regardless of its effectivenss or not. Much of which were good policys. And should have been left alone. E.g. CBP, ICE, etc. told Biden to not change anything at the border. They had pretty good positive control. But since Biden's big money doners hate everything Trump. Biden was beholden them as he has run for POTUS 3-4 times before. But many knew he didn't have the right stuff. Plus as we see he was a classical corrupt Politian. He made millions for he and his family. And very little positive came from him for we the people. From a national security and geopolitical decisions, it has been said many times. That he had not made a good geopolitical decision in his 50 years in DC. IMO Biden and his admin caused many things in the US and the world to occur. He and his admin were train wreck. Costing many deaths in the USA and well as in Ukraine …The USA couldn't take another 4 years of this questionable leadership. Soon it will be over and the new POTUS will start trying to repair the damage… we will see an ethnic cleansing war of intersectional factionalism of survive or die. Scores of videos are being posted to social media by the "liberators" of Syria -- the ISIS/AQ faction, showing summary executions, people being dragged through the streets, Christian churches being desecrated, women being abused. Really tragic times are ahead. Agree based on everything we have seen in the past. When dealing with radical, fanatical, fundamentalist jihadis/terrorists …Hopefully Syria will not go the way A'stan did. Don't need any more anymore dominated states … |
SBminisguy | 10 Dec 2024 1:27 p.m. PST |
Never did understand why Biden did this. Biden did nothing -- he can't even eat ice cream unassisted. This is aaaalllll Obama with the support of Soros and Clinton. |
Legion 4  | 10 Dec 2024 1:33 p.m. PST |
SB +1 Biden was a puppet and an empty suit from Day 1. And it had to be clear as time went on his age, dementia, etc. were the real threat to democracy… |
SBminisguy | 10 Dec 2024 1:36 p.m. PST |
Fun fact! The jihadi who decapitated the French school teacher Samuel Paty for "disrespecting Mohammed" was part of HTS -- the group that just took over Syria! |
Legion 4  | 10 Dec 2024 2:02 p.m. PST |
Old habits die hard … hopefully all the different factions will significantly attrite each other. And they will be less of a threat. And let the Turks be the good guys. However, I think the US needs to continue to hit ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq. E.g. 75+ strikes this only a few days ago. And the IDF AF did over 300 on targets this weekend IIRC. This needs to continue and I imagine it will when the new POTUS is onboard. |
Tortorella  | 10 Dec 2024 6:31 p.m. PST |
I don't think so… THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED! |
35thOVI  | 11 Dec 2024 7:17 a.m. PST |
🤔 Ukrainian manufactured drones, or drones supplied by other countries? Is the Ukraine manufacturing drones themselves? Subject: Syrian rebels ‘received drones from Ukrainian operatives' link |
Legion 4  | 11 Dec 2024 11:16 a.m. PST |
THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED! We already have Spec Ops on the ground there. About 1000 … We have to continue to support the Kurds as the control and guard the thousands of ISIS prisoners, men, women and children. Since there really is nothing to do with them, they remain in the camps. ISIS has tried to do major prison breaks, but none were successful, AFAIK. The US is there to keep ISIS in check. Those US troops are not in direct combat, but "advisors" … ISIS is not dead … yet … Until someone figures out what to do with all those unrepentant ISIS members – men, women and children. And with Syria's future in question currently. That could go either way. Of course IDF is doing a very good job destroying any and all threats from islamic jihadis. The report I heard was most of Hezbollah rockets/missiles. They will be getting no more support with Iran land route has been cut by Anti-Assad Forces. And the IRGC are currently getting out of Dodge. The Russians still have thousands of troops there. Holding the port and airfields. But with no Assad regime to support. Regardless their mission always was to give Putin a port and airfield to have some control of the region/the Med. At this point I don't think anyone knows what these Russian lost Bns are going to do. Maybe Putin and his minions do ? The US has an must continue to hit ISIS positions and location. As we did this weekend, with 75+ strikes. ISIS can't be left to reconstitute. And it appears the Iraqis can't do it one their own … The US just has to keep hitting ISIS targets from the air. That is an imperative … |