Cause they sure aren't "fighting ISIS". Nor are they "fighting terrorism". But then again, they never were! It seems to me team USrael has made both provocative and suggestive of more to follow moves in Syria's north these past couple days- First the REBRANDing of SDF/PKK:
The U.S. has lots of leverage – let’s use it. Kenneth R. TimmermanFrontPage Magazine - A few excerpts:
Last month, the Syrian Army and allied ground forces launched operation Damascus Steel to liberate the East Ghouta region from hardline Islamist militants who have occupied the area since 2012.
Upon completion of a transfer deal recently agreed between militants and the Syrian government, the Syrian Army will be in control of around 85 percent of the total territory of the initial pocket.
Cambridge Analytica. This most recent "scandal" had me thinking about where I'd heard this name previously. This morning I headed over to James Corbett's site. And there it was! A presentation that James had done last year, which was thoroughly enjoyed by yours truly at that time. After listening again, it seems only appropriate to post this now- Because it's more timely then ever.Additionally I sent James Corbett an email regarding the Cloud Act passage, Friday March 23, well hidden in the omnibus bill. As reported on in the post below:
I am pleased to announce that, effective 4/9/18, @AmbJohnBolton will be my new National Security Advisor. I am very thankful for the service of General H.R. McMaster who has done an outstanding job & will always remain my friend. There will be an official contact handover on 4/9.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 22, 2018
As government buses leave from Ghouta- Reuters Yup, it's a 4 post day today! May not be one tomorrow- But for today? We've got news & interviews. I'll relink all the days posts at the bottom
Thanks Tim Kelly from Our Interesting Times for this very, very interesting interview! Link
I'm not going to say it was stopped dead in it's tracks. Since I'm expecting the US to make yet another move. Perhaps with Israel by it's side? The remake the region agenda has been spoken of for years here at the blog. It’s interesting to me that the Turks and Russians both speak openly about the US plan to remake the region. Assad has also. The 5 eyes msm and alt don't mention it. Save for a handful of individuals.
Saved this article the other day. It featured quotations from Tony Badran a claimed “Syria expert at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies” Headlined: "Why Russia, Assad, and Iran combined don't stand a chance against just 2,000 US troops in Syria"
