The UK sends £5 million to Syrian rebels

[Dolfagr]

lets just wait watch, few years later those weapons will be armed at the UK for being too western, seriously our government needs to pull its f**king thumb out.

Even if you supply them with arms which I doubt, you imply that they will shoot a rifle or an anti tank missile from Middle East all the way to UK for being "too western"?

Unless you decide to interfere too MUCH, these actions would not be justified. :trust:

Plus the rebels citizens, army defectors and foreign Islamist groups integrated into the FSA are fighting Iranians and Hezzbollah already, so you not need to worry about not having an ally in the area when you execute the Irani invasion  :razz:

inb4 next UK & US base in Syria

[Kirgiz]

I don't see how it's funny, maybe you chuckled a bit, but yeah sure http://rt.com/politics/russia-syria-arms-farnborough-933/

And that's an official Russian source signed by Russian officials 

I was asking about source for the article about UK sending money. How come you failed to understand such primitive thing?

A friendly advise to Dolfagr, avoid arguing with this person as he is not worth it.

you are one sad onion.

[Gandalf]

And your accusations are still evidence-less, and until you show me something reliable I'll stick to my theory whilst there is more than enough evidence Russia supplies the regime with SAM, and Mi assault helicopters. Now go watch RT, it's as reliable as CNN. 

Actually RT is the Russian counterpart of Fox News.
For CNN they have other channels.

As for the situation, the same people sending money now started the protests.

[Mario_Rinna]

I don't see how it's funny, maybe you chuckled a bit, but yeah sure http://rt.com/politics/russia-syria-arms-farnborough-933/

And that's an official Russian source signed by Russian officials 

Cool story bro.

[JDC]

As much as I acknowledge the presence of questionable forces and agendas in this whole affair, I believe Assad's regime must be brought down.

The Syrian government is no longer a legitimate government, but a political machine that operates for Assad's personal benefit.

During a recent regional debate championship (British Parliamentary system) in our city, the motion discussed in the Octofinals was "THW (this house would) put a bounty on Assad's head". Thoughts?

[Dolfagr]

Actually RT is the Russian counterpart of Fox News.
For CNN they have other channels.

As for the situation, the same people sending money now started the protests.

I see, thanks.

So in your opinion, simple protesters were agents hired by CIA / MOSSAD..? I don't get it, or were they inciting the riots in other methods in your opinion.

What's the profit about Syria anyway, what's in it so badly that the West wants, not oil as I know, maybe Iran, Russia or Israel, or multi-million international bankers / companies?

If you still support the regime, just because Russia has interests in there, then I wouldn't blame you, but it's a clear case of a minority rule over majority of people, you expect one day for them to riot.

The Syrian government is no longer a legitimate government, but a political machine that operates for Assad's personal benefit.

Considering when the current president's father died, his son had to be 40 year old whilst he was 34 to be elected as president, within 24 hours, a new law was made that allowed 34 year olds candidates (his age) him to be apointed as president then yes.

[Gandalf]

I see, thanks.

So in your opinion, simple protesters were agents hired by CIA / MOSSAD..? I don't get it, or were they inciting the riots in other methods in your opinion.

What's the profit about Syria anyway, what's in it so badly that the West wants, not oil as I know, maybe Iran, Russia or Israel, or multi-million international bankers / companies?

If you still support the regime, just because Russia has interests in there, then I wouldn't blame you, but it's a clear case of a minority rule over majority of people, you expect one day for them to riot.

Considering when the current president's father died, his son had to be 40 year old whilst he was 34 to be elected as president, within 24 hours, a new law was made that allowed 34 year olds candidates (his age) him to be apointed as president then yes.

If you pay people to riot and film the police, you can create an impression of bloodshed that is false.
Remember the riots started at the same time they started in other nations where a change of regimes was desired.

Question is, why would nobody riot in Saudi-Arabia which has a worse type of government.

I do not support any regime. But what is more, I do not support people trying to remove a regime by illegitimate means. If there would be so little support for his regime within Syria, people could find many ways to remove him without huge financial backing.

Turkey has for a very long time wanted to take the current regime off the map. The efforts are a compensation for Turkey allowing Kurdistan to form and lowering their interference with Israel.

[Kirgiz]

So in your opinion, simple protesters were agents hired by CIA / MOSSAD..? I don't get it, or were they inciting the riots in other methods in your opinion.

It may be certainly true, see Gandalf's point about riots starting all at once.

What's the profit about Syria anyway, what's in it so badly that the West wants, not oil as I know, maybe Iran, Russia or Israel, or multi-million international bankers / companies?

It's one of the regions where Russia has support.

[[WS]Jacob]

lets just wait watch, few years later those weapons will be armed at the UK for being too western, seriously our government needs to pull its f**king thumb out.

They haven't sent weapons....only telecommunication software and mobiles. I think it's the right thing to do it should boost our foreign affairs. But it does question what's Hague trying to do? He's been tipped as a possible new leader of the Conservative party, I think he's trying to boost his image here and abroad.

[Dolfagr]

The whole thing is complicated, but one thing is sure, civilians are caught in the middle and the regime is using more harsh ways to exterminate them, not that I deny executions by "Rebels". We'll see what happens as time goes by, hopefully not a new Bosnia or Iraq.

[Jubin]

I do not support any regime.

Didn't know you were anarchist.

[Nathan_Alexandrov]

Dolfa I was referring to what happened in Afghanistan, which will probably happen again. Just another thing for people to consider we're in a recession so why the fuck are we throwing cash out to other countries? You might consider that a selfish thing to say but with police and NHS cuts I think I am justified.

[Dolfagr]

UK never had any good relations with Middle East countries, so that's why they're trying to build good relations with the new authorities when the current regime falls by paying them $$

[Nathan_Alexandrov]

"initiated in 1979 a campaign supporting mujaheddin in Pakistan and Afghanistan, which was run by Pakistani security services with financial support from the Central Intelligence Agency and Britain's MI6"

You stand corrected.

[Stefanrsb]

being a rebel is payed of in these days, now that's my next job.   :skull: