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HiPointDem

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9. U.S. pledges $12M to Syria's rebels (4/12)

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Wed Apr 25, 2012, 12:08 AM

Apr 2012

Clinton announced $12 million in additional aid for Syria's people — doubling the total U.S. assistance so far.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57407804/u.s-pledges-$12m-to-syrias-rebels/

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What’s Happening in Syria? [View all] HiPointDem Apr 2012 OP

BS - Stratfor is not credible tabatha Apr 2012 #1

and other than your say-so, support for your contention that stratfor isn't credible = ? HiPointDem Apr 2012 #2

Yes, they have made claims previously that are false. tabatha Apr 2012 #3

5. The fifth revelation is that often Stratfor analysts did not know what they were talking about tabatha Apr 2012 #4

The shadow war in Syria (12/11) HiPointDem Apr 2012 #5

Asia Times is also full of crap. Why does it only have that info, and no other sources do. tabatha Apr 2012 #8

Is the US waging a covert war in syria? (3/12) HiPointDem Apr 2012 #6

Hacked emails from Stratfor - who cannot get their facts straight? tabatha Apr 2012 #12

Syrian Rebels are Foreign-backed Terrorists (3/12) HiPointDem Apr 2012 #7

OH, jeeze, "The Australian", a Murdoch publication? tabatha Apr 2012 #10

US signals support for arming Syria rebels HiPointDem Apr 2012 #14

Syria rebels get arms from abroad -opposition source (2/12) HiPointDem Apr 2012 #15

"by Syrian exiles" tabatha Apr 2012 #18

If you don't come to democracy... HiPointDem Apr 2012 #20

"but we both know it's just a fairy story for the rubes" tabatha Apr 2012 #26

If jesus, moses and muhammed came down from the sky it wouldn't change your mind. HiPointDem Apr 2012 #34

U.S. pledges $12M to Syria's rebels (4/12) HiPointDem Apr 2012 #9

Yes, it is NON-LETHAL aid. tabatha Apr 2012 #11

(Noted human rights protectors) Gulf countries to pay Syrian rebels’ salaries HiPointDem Apr 2012 #13

Yes, that was officially reported all across the press. tabatha Apr 2012 #16

"Noted human rights protectors" tabatha Apr 2012 #17

Great work in this thread, Tabatha. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #22

what an ugly, nasty thing to say (re working for syrian regime) inna Apr 2012 #29

In answer to your question: "Are you working for the Syrian regime?" No, I'm a self-employed HiPointDem Apr 2012 #32

Providing weapons and ammunition to the opposition in Syria is HIGHLY illegal. Selatius Apr 2012 #19

well, then most of the major papers are lying, so take it up with them. You might also mention HiPointDem Apr 2012 #21

The US is NOT providing weapons to Syria. tabatha Apr 2012 #23

You don't really expect an answer to that, do you? UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2012 #24

Even if weapons are being provided to the opposition, Assad likely won't fall. Selatius Apr 2012 #25

Excellent summation. tabatha Apr 2012 #28

auto-rec for William Blum; ignore the static inna Apr 2012 #27

Holy cow, I thought you had disappeared tabatha Apr 2012 #30

uh, ignore inna Apr 2012 #31

genocide my ass. HiPointDem Apr 2012 #33

What did he mean by that? oberliner Apr 2012 #35

The "Assad" strategy for dealing with massive protests is something all dictators should learn. pampango Apr 2012 #36