Kurds

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This is something I've alluded to for a while... NOT AN ALL OUT BATTLE- Rather measured actions. Carefully taken. Calculated.

As the regional remake progresses.......1-Syrian Kurds declare their own region, raising tensions-Washington Post Completely and totally expected... As had always been the plan: No one can be surprised about this latest move. No one!

 After having read multiple claims that the battle for Idlib had started or was on the verge of starting for the past 7 months or so, when it clearly had not begun, here I am, still watching. Still waiting.

Interesting, no?Surprising? Not in the least. Fortune

 Following up on the earlier post: Trudeau Toast or Toasty? Canada Readies Extradition Of Huawei's Exec  Lots of speculation suggesting Trudeau is toast.- But, he's not going to crumble that easily.Punched down, but, ready to rise to ever greater heights.

Perhaps my being a bit of a stickler for context is an issue for some readers?It shouldn’t be. Without a broader understanding, not saying one that is complete or all encompassing because that’s not possible, simply having a fuller grasp of any given situation, we'll avoid the appearance of wild accusations made for no good reason.Abdullah provided some all important context to this situation. He did not entirely dismiss the issue of Pakistan receiving military aid from the US. Nor did he deny the existence of terrorist groups on Pakistani soil.

 Following up on:

This morning there are claims and counter claims. Pakistan claims it shot down two Indian jets. India is denying Pakistan’s allegations.  Apparently there is video of an “angry mob” and some hapless pilot being rescued. ( I don’t put much stock in that type of ‘proof’ it’s too easy to fake)*9:00 am UPDATE: FAKE NEWS: Pakistan media's tweets about captured pilot is actually from Aero India show

 The US was not going to exit Syria as was plainly stated on more then one occasion. One of the last times in the 2 part post below:( Likely not the last time and certainly not the first either)