A community of 30,000 US Transcriptionist serving Medical Transcription Industry
John McCain sneaks into Syria. Why?
Posted: May 27, 2013
nm
;
It's called a sneak visa for a high ranking US official - on a stealth mission
[ In Reply To ..]With stated goal of meeting with rebel leaders, sneaking is the only way to enter from the north into regional rebel-held strongholds. It's a gutsy move. I'll give him that much.
Now as for the mission, I suspect the goals there are not particularly lofty, though I do not really question McCain's sincerity in his concern over the dire situation and its implications:
1. An unchecked genocidal dictatorship whose history of brutality and majority repression spans more than 4 decades after seizing power via bloody coup.
2. Evidence suggesting the presence of red-line chemical weapons facilities.
3. Two years worth of carnage that has produced 70,000 fatalities, and an estimated 1,208,315 refugees throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa.
4. Escalating pressure from the international community.
5. Participation by Hezbollah, Al Qaeda, Iranian and other outside terrorist forces in support of the regime.
6. Recent expansion into neighboring Lebanon and the threat of regional expansion and escalation of the conflict.
This mission is entirely consistent with his past behavior. Hawkish to the bone when it comes to the US military's role on the international stage and always willing to rise to the occasion whenever an opportunity emerges to create a high-profile showdown with the Obama administration aimed at either challenging or opposing existing policies in the most visible manner possible.
I suspect what's at the bottom of this is Russia's change in position from recalcitrant support of Assad toward more willingness to engage in peace talks unfavorable to the regimen. Meanwhile, John Kerry has been holding meetings with the Russian Prime Minister and voicing his support of a $4 billion dollar World Economic Forum international investment initiative to help Palestine's economy. IMO, that's just more peace diplomacy than McCain can tolerate....God forbid if the dems actually succeed in making progress on that front.
Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran 2013 style. This time they are conveniently situated in Syria alongside their Hezbollah beneficiaries.
Similar Messages:
John McCain Wants To Arm Rebels In Syria,Jun 03, 2013
which includes members of al Qaeda. I really CAN'T STAND Rand Paul, but I have to give him credit, for the first time ever, on this: From: http://www.fireandreamitchell.com/2013/06/02/rand-paul-on-arming-syrian-rebels-well-be-allied-with-al-qaida-owns-mccain/ “I’m very worried about getting involved in a new war in Syria,” Paul said at the Reagan Library on Friday. “People say ‘Assad is such a bad guy.’ He is. But on the other side we have ...
John McCain Has Been Diagnosed With A Glioblastoma. Jul 19, 2017
.. ...
Santorum Says John McCain Doesn't Understand TortureMay 18, 2011
If anyone in the world has thought about all of the ins and outs of torture and why Americans shouldn't do it, John McCain is the man. If anyone understands torture, he does. I don't think Rick Santorum will live that one down, politically. ...
Sen John McCain Thinks AZ And FL Should Review "controversial" Jul 21, 2013
To add insult to injury, McC thinks President Obama's remarks were "impressive" and that he "very appropriately" highlighed his experiences as an African-American male relative to the Trayvon Martin case. He also voiced his support for Affirmative Action programs and, contrary to Ted Cruz's view, sees "no connection" between SYG laws and gun control. http://crooksandliars.com/ http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2013/07/mccain-review-stand-your-ground-law ...
Syria Reports Israel Attacks A Target In SyriaJan 30, 2013
Report: Israel attacks target in Syria January 30, 2013 JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Israel reportedly attacked a target inside Syria. The report of the attack on a site near the Syrian border with Lebanon came Wednesday afternoon, hours after reports came out of Lebanon that Israel had flown several sorties over its territory on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Unnamed sources, including one identified as a Western diplomat, told Reuters that it was unknown what was hit inside Syria an ...
Going To Intervene In Syria Next? The GovMar 25, 2011
oh what a tangled web we weave.... ...
So, Of Course, They Want To Attack SyriaNov 16, 2015
All of the attackers have been identified as European Union nationals. Egyptian passport belonged to victim. Syrian passport---a plant? ...
President Speaking Now On SyriaAug 30, 2013
The unclassified report shows the chemical weapons were used by Assad. He has not made a final decision. He is not considering any open-ended or military action that involves boots-on-the-ground but will be a limited, narrow act that would help make sure that Syria and others around the world know that using chemical weapons are not acceptable. You'll have to look up newspaper reports. I don't know if there's any as of yet. ...
Up To Speed: Five Things You Need To Know On SyriaSep 04, 2013
For why gas is reason for a drawing a "red line," see #4. #3 explains Obama's grim, pragmatic long-term goal for a region way beyond our ability to actually control. (Note that this article, like all the others, does not explain what happened to change our very deliberative White House's announcement of a strike to an announcement of intention to seek Congressional approval. Something that, whatever else, made them decide to set the strike date back.) Up to Speed: Five Things ...
Airstrikes In Syria Have Begun.Sep 22, 2014
NM ...
Russia Is Bombing SyriaSep 30, 2015
Hmmm. What was that meeting between Russia and Obama last week? I think Obama knew this was going to happen before the attacks today. Russia is up to no good and Obama fell for :Putin's crap once again....or doese this go back to that open mic event where Obama told the representative from Russia to tell Putin he would have more flexibility when he was re-elected? Really too much info from the link I'm going to provide, but this is NOT good. Kerry is speaking before the U.N. Security ...
Not All The People In Syria Are Being Bombed Out....Jan 05, 2016
of their homes. Some are being imprisoned in their towns and starved to death. Someone needs to do an air drop of food to these people! ...
Syria Moves Chemical WeaponsDec 03, 2012
Official: Syria moving chemical weapons components By PAULINE JELINEK and BRADLEY KLAPPER Associated Press Posted: 12/03/2012 06:16:25 AM PST Updated: 12/03/2012 11:59:02 AM PST WASHINGTON—U.S. and allied intelligence have detected Syrian movement of chemical weapons components in recent days, a senior U.S. defense official said Monday, as the Obama administration strongly warned the Assad regime against using them. A senior defense official said intelligenc ...
Hagel Says Syria Has Used Chemical WeaponsApr 25, 2013
Now what will Obama do? Syria crossed the line that Obama drew. President Obama has said the verified use of chemical weapons by the regime would be a "red line" and a "game-changer" for U.S. and international military intervention in the Syrian civil war. Syria has been stockpiling chemical weapons and reports indicate it has sarin, tabun,along with mustard gas and hydrogen cyanide. A 2011 CIA report said Syria was also developing the potent nerve agent VX, which could render a city uninha ...
Syria: Oil Prices Vs Wall StreetAug 29, 2013
That September drop you were expecting for gasoline prices? Don't hold your breath. Currently, gasoline averages $3.55 a gallon nationally, down from $3.63 a month ago. Most analysts had expected a drop to about $3.40 by early fall on seasonal demand slumping following the summer driving season. Not now. Some forecasters predict a short-term spike of up to 10 cents a gallon. Crude oil prices and gas futures are soaring on growing fears that if the U.S. military strikes at Syria for its h ...
Britain Votes NOT To Intervene In SyriaAug 29, 2013
They stated they didn't have enough evidence that it was Assad who did it, so they want to wait for the U.N. report.Obama seems to be pushing on, holding conference calls with "some" congressional members, but not all. Kerry and Hagel still seem to want intervention stating Assad is behind the whole thing. Syria and Iran has threatened to bomb Israel IF the U.S. intervenes. So....what's the answer? Yes or No and why? British MPs have voted to reject possible military action aga ...
Russia Launches Airstrikes In Northern Syria. Sep 30, 2015
EXCLUSIVE: Russian warplanes have begun bombarding Syrian opposition targets in the war torn nation's north, working on behalf of dictator Bashar al Assad, according to a senior military official. The official said airstrikes targeted fighters in the vicinity of Homs, located roughly 60 miles east of a Russian naval facility in Tartus, and were carried out by a "couple" of Russian bombers. It was not clear if the strikes targeted ISIS, Al Qaeda or other forces opposed to Assad, who Mosco ...
Turkish Military Strikes Targets Inside SyriaOct 03, 2012
Play the video too. Turkish armed forces have launched artillery attacks against Syria in response to a Syrian mortar strike, which has killed five members of the same family in southeastern Turkey. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the prime minister, said the attacks, carried out following radar tracking, were within the rules of engagement. Western officials, from Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO secretary-general, to Hillary Clinton, US secretary of state, ...
Members Of Parliment Are Debating Military Action In SyriaAug 29, 2013
Syria crisis: David Cameron's plea to MPs over evidence MPs are debating a government motion which could pave the way for military action in Syria following a chemical attack near Damascus. David Cameron said he was convinced the Assad regime was behind the attack and there was a "clear legal basis" for targeted strikes to save lives. But he understood public cynicism about it after "the Iraq episode". Labour's Ed Miliband said he was not against intervention but more evide ...
Saudis And Allies Try To Gather Support For Strike On Syria.Sep 01, 2013
From the NY Times Published: September 1, 2013 FACEBOOK TWITTER GOOGLE+ SAVE E-MAIL SHARE PRINT REPRINTS CAIRO — Saudi Arabia and the other oil-rich Persian Gulf monarchies on Sunday stepped up their efforts to drum up support for Western airstrikes against Syria. Multimedia Multimedia Feature A Broader Look at the War Across Syria VIDEO: History as a Guide in Syria DOCUMENT: Draft Resolution for Use of U.S. Military in Syr ...
Syria Welcomes U.S.-Russian Push To Put Chemical Weapons Sep 09, 2013
under international control. Susan Rice seems to be AGAINST this idea, according to her statement (which I have to look up - only saw a tidbit). This was PUTIN's idea. Can you imagine Putin saving Obama's butt? Will Obama go along with this or will he still push forward with air strikes? In the meantime, read part of this article and go to link to read the rest. Syria welcomes U.S.-Russian push to put chemical weapons under international control By Vladimir ...
Susan Rice: U.S. Inaction In Syria Would Threaten SecuritySep 09, 2013
National Security Adviser Susan Rice warned Monday that U.S. inaction in response to Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons in Syria would threaten U.S. national security and the security of its allies, while potentially diminishing the U.S. role in the international community. Leaving Assad’s regime unpunished and undeterred puts “Americans at risk of chemical attacks, targeted at our soldiers and diplomats in the region and potentially our citizens at home,” Rice ...
Obama Claims Putin War In Syria Is A Sign Of WeaknessOct 09, 2015
President tells CBS's Steve Kroft in interview previewed on-air Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's moves into Syria are out of weakness, not strength US has abandoned $500 million to train and arm rebels fighting to remove Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad from power 'He's moved troops into Syria, for one. He's got people on the ground,' Kroft said. 'Two, the Russians are conducting military operations in the Middle East for the first time s ...
Did McCainJun 08, 2017
or what? He was bizzar-o ...
Interesting Checking On Syria And Iran Building A Naval StationOct 23, 2012
All the pundits, news bloggers, etc. are making fun of Romney's comment on Iran and Syria. I was curious, so looked up a map of the Syria and the relationship between Syria and Iran. It sits on the Mediterranean Sea. So, no problem with Iran building a naval station in Syria. It gives Iran 2 ways to get to the open ocean and since Iran and Syria are bestest buddies, it makes sense. It would also give Iran and Syria access to missles being able to hit our allies since Iran's missles wo ...
Rebels In Syria Take Border Villages Near Israel-held AreasNov 15, 2012
Rebels in Syria take border villages near Israel-held areas By Tia Goldenberg | ASSOCIATED PRESS NOVEMBER 14, 2012 ARIEL SCHALIT/AP PHOTO A UN armored vehicle drove toward the Syrian village of Bariqa, close the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights Nov. 13. JERUSALEM (AP) — Syrian rebels control almost all the villages near the frontier with the Israel-held Golan Heights, the Israeli defense minister said Wednesday, bringing the con ...
Syria Crisis A Chess Game. Putin Sends WarshipsSep 02, 2013
Putin sending warships to the Mediterranean. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/02/syria-russia-spy-ship-us-military http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Amid-Syria-tensions-Russia-sends-more-warships-to-Mediterranean-324638 Putin says Obama Administration is like a Monkey with a hand grenade. http://godfatherpolitics.com/12310/like-monkey-hand-grenade-u-s-policy-mideast/ “He who talks a lot doesn’t act,” said Souad, a Damascus resident, moc ...
Former Defense Secretaries Gates, Panetta, Fault Obama On SyriaSep 19, 2013
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/18/former-defense-secretaries-gates-panetta-fault-oba/ ...
McCain And DADTFeb 02, 2010
Senator McCain used to say he listened to the top military brass about Don't Ask Don't Tell. He said that more than once and said he would listen when the top military brass came to him and said DADT should be overturned. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, did that today. McCain changed his mind. His reaction to Mullen and Bob Gates, the Defense Secretary, telling the Senate Armed Services Committee that DADT is not effective was the opposite of the pos ...
Israel Confronts Rocket Attacks From Gaza, Stray Shelling From SyriaNov 12, 2012
Israel confronts rocket attacks from Gaza, stray shelling from Syria By Joel Greenberg, Updated: Monday, November 12, 5:50 PM JERUSALEM — Israel faced the prospect of stepped-up military action on two fronts Monday as rockets fired from Gaza hit southern communities for the third straight day, and the army said it shelled a Syrian artillery battery after a stray shell landed near one of its posts in the Golan Heights. The attack on the mobi ...