Disagreements Among Syrian Rebels Over Foreign Arms Shipments

New York Times ^ | March 30, 2012 | Anne Barnard

[trebb]

Those who favor international weapons shipments have been scrambling in recent days to convince the United States and other countries that the rebels can address their main concerns: keeping weapons from falling into the hands of Islamic extremists and from fueling sectarian violence.

I thought the Obama policy was to PROVIDE weapons to islamic extremists and fueling sectarian (or racial) violence....

[FreedomPoster]

The rebels represent just a different brand of thugs. Perhaps even less desirable, just based on what we are seeing in Libya and Egypt.

[SunkenCiv]

Ah, here it is:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2824460/posts

[SunkenCiv]

The Russians will provide a place of exile, if Assad manages to escape, which he won’t. And he’d probably prefer Iran if he were to.

[U-238]

Hezbollah is an extension or “proxy” of Syria and Iran.

[U-238]

Hezbollah is an extension or “proxy” of Syria and Iran.

[U-238]

Do not underestimate Assad. There is probably a plane ready and fueled.

[U-238]

I would have a plane ready for an escape. I am sure he took some lessons from Mubarak and Gaddafi on making a quick getaway.