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tabatha

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11. Yes, it is NON-LETHAL aid.

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 12:08 AM

Apr 2012

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The U.S. $8 million donation is part of a larger UN aid package valued at $180 million which has the potential to positively impact the lives of about 1 million people. The aid will consist of food, medicine, healthcare services and cash for shelter.

The “non-lethal” pot will include such things as communications equipment and logistical support for the Free Syrian army. Some critics accuse the U.S. of playing semantics given that the funds were raised in conjunction with Saudi Arabia and Qatar who clearly plan on using the proceeds to arm the rebels, if they haven’t already.

Continue reading on Examiner.com Syria Update: U.S. pledges relief for refugees, 'non-lethal' aid for rebels - National Geopolitics | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/article/syria-update-u-s-pledges-relief-for-refugees-non-lethal-aid-for-rebels#ixzz1t1ftbsBH

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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