The Threat of War Against Iran and Syria is Real

[The Northerner]

Last edited Thu Jan 5, 2012, 01:08 PM - Edit history (1)

For those who think that the United States wouldn't possibly instigate another war in the Middle East, think again. Empowered by his "success" in the bombing of Libya and consequent assassination of Muammar Qaddafi, Obama is now seeking to use the exact same strategy against Syria, while using alarming military threats against Iran. In both cases the U.S. is creating the conditions for war in a region that is already boiling over from decades of U.S. backed dictators combined with past U.S. military aggression.

In Syria, the Libya war formula is being implemented with precision: in the name of protecting "human rights,” the U.S. is enlisting the Arab League to open the gates for a U.S.-backed "coalition" of regional countries to implement a "no fly zone,” i.e. war.

Numerous U.S. news outlets reported--without verification-- that protesters in Syria were "demanding a no fly zone" and an "Arab army" to invade and topple the Syrian government.

The U.S. is attempting to channel the popular protests in Syria into "regime change,” with the end goal of having a future regime that will serve U.S. interests better than the present one. The "leaders" of the Syrian opposition are handpicked and very friendly with the United States. This non-representative leadership is now asking the United States for military intervention.

Read more: http://www.truth-out.org/threat-war-against-iran-and-syria-real/1325772640

[Nuclear Unicorn]

1. Obama 2012 -- you wouldn't want more unnecessary wars, would you?

[tabatha]

2. The US does not think Libya is Syria.

"Numerous U.S. news outlets reported--without verification-- that protesters in Syria were "demanding a no fly zone" and an "Arab army" to invade and topple the Syrian government. "

Actually, the Syrians have, and there is evidence if you care to look for it.

The US supported the Arab League's action so that it would not have to get involved.

Hyped article.

The US will not attack Iran and will not get involved with Syria as it did with Libya.

[tabatha]

3. The Arab League mission to Syria isn’t just a failure, it’s an accomplice to Assad’s crimes

Kafranbel, Syria has some remarkable residents. “NATO leaders!” reads one revolutionary sign in the city, “if the Libyans could pay oil for you, we will sell our houses to cover the cost”. Another placard calls for the “construction of 5-star hotel to attract the Arab monitors.” Then there’s the sign wielded by a little girl already versed in the quandaries of ancient philosophy: “We demand observers to observe the observers while they observe!”

Whatever you think of the idea of humanitarian intervention in Syria (an argument that evidently makes the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the head of the Free Syrian Army and the French Foreign Minister all neoconservatives), or about the very real and tragic plight of Christian minorities in the Middle East, you ought to consider the following:

The Arab League delegation was only sent into the country after the Assad regime negotiated the terms of its remit, and it is held in such low regard by the Syrian people because the organisers have made insultingly little effort to mask the true intention of their Potemkin farce.

http://mar15.info/2012/01/the-arab-league-mission-to-syria-isnt-just-a-failure-its-an-accomplice-to-assads-crimes

[tabatha]

4. Arab states, Turkey plan 'No-Fly Zone' over Syria

Senior European sources said that Arab jet fighters, and possibly Turkish warplanes, backed by American logistic support will implement a no fly zone in Syria's skies, after the Arab League will issue a decision, under its Charter, calling for the protection of Syrian civilians.

The sources told Kuwait's al Rai daily that the no fly ban will include a ban on the movement of Syrian military vehicles, including tanks, personnel carriers and artillery, adding that this move would aim at curbing the movement of Assad forces, and cripple their ability to bomb cities. The European sources said the no fly ban might lead to the paralysis of the Syrian regime forces "in less than 24 hours."

Meanwhile, it is reported that the leadership of the Turkish General Staff informed all the concerned parties with the Syrian issue its rejection of the idea that the Turkish army would launch any invasion to the Syrian territory including the area adjacent to the Turkish border to establish a "buffer zone" to protect civilians fleeing the violence.

http://www.albawaba.com/news/arab-states-turkey-plan-no-fly-zone-over-syria-402102

Obama handed Libya off to NATO.

It looks as though he will be leaving Syria to Turkey and the Arab states.