Category Archives: Syria

I’m Not Yet Worried About Trump’s Military Action In Syria

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Luke Ford

I don’t believe it presages greater military involvement in Syria. I think he was just bowing to media and political pressure to make a symbolic strike, just the same way he bows to the overwhelming force of the Israel Lobby. … Continue reading →

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Syria’s Civil War and Michael Weiss’ New-Found Calling as Syria Interventionist

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Luke Ford

Richard Silverstein writes: In 2011, Syrian civil unrest commenced and turned gradually into a regional proxy war. As Syrian rebels began their fight to topple Bashar al-Assad; and Russia and Iran rallied to support the Syrian dictator, Weiss saw a … Continue reading →

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‘ #Reutlingen machete killer was a #refugee from #Syria. What a coincidence’

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Luke Ford

From Twitter: * oh, another terrorist attack from the religion of peace? the sun must have come up today. * Munich shooter had two months inpatient psychiatric treatment last year. Suffered from social phobia and depression – AP

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Neo-Con Experts to Obama: Here Is What to Do in Syria

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Luke Ford

As the Twitter user #thelatempire notes: “Syria war has been the most globally destabilizing event since 9/11.” So who pushed for this disaster? Weekly Standard 8/27/13: Dear Mr. President: Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has once again violated your red line, … Continue reading →

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Second thoughts on this petition to take down Syria’s regime?

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Luke Ford

I email Professor Jonathan Sarna about this petition he signed in 2013 along with Leon Wieseltier, Joseph Telushkin, Shmuly Yanklowitz, Avi Weiss, Yosef Blau, David Wolpe, Eric Yoffie, Menachem Genack, Steven Weil, Haskel Lookstein, Mark Dratch, Jeffrey K. Salkin to … Continue reading →

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