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**Rednose** · 25-07-2012, 06:26

“The Truth Seeps Out Of Syria” – Peter Hitchens

Please read before accepting High Command's view on Syria.

**Al_Adjnabi** · 25-07-2012, 07:42

You mean the rebels aren't chivalrous, whiter-than-white, angelic pacifists?

Well I never.

**rebel_with_a_cause** · 25-07-2012, 07:45

Let's face it you wouldn't want either side as neighbours.

**Rodney2q** · 25-07-2012, 09:15

The news channel Russia Today has been saying as much for quite a while now. It has highlighted the extortion and kidnapping rackets being run for profit by the anti-government groups in towns like Aleppo. There has also been claims that at least some of the massacres by government troops have in fact been carried out by the rebels to turn international opinion against Assad and the government.

As usual the BBC only give the "official" story ie what pleases it political masters and its trendy wendy Guardianista bosses.

Another example being the dairy farmer's protests in the UK. Has any UK news channel even mentioned that similar protests have been taking place throughout the EU, with major demos and protests in Brussels and Strasbourg? I doubt it.

Add in the shite about the Olympics etc and we have a modern version of panem et circenses...

Tin foil hat off...and breathe...

Rodney2q

**rockpile** · 25-07-2012, 10:14

Originally Posted by rebel_with_a_cause

Let's face it you wouldn't want either side as neighbours.

No. But you will be getting them.

**Boumer** · 25-07-2012, 13:16

Originally Posted by rebel_with_a_cause

Let's face it you wouldn't want either side as neighbours.

I guess the question is "Would they?"

**OldTimer** · 25-07-2012, 13:36

I understand Assads theme tune is now the Morecombe and Wise tune "Bring me sunshine" , the Israelis are very likely to oblige some time soon

**TheIronDuke** · 25-07-2012, 13:38

Originally Posted by Rodney2q

The news channel Russia Today has been saying as much for quite a while now. It has highlighted the extortion and kidnapping rackets being run for profit by the anti-government groups in towns like Aleppo.

There was a piece in the ST a couple of weeks back. An interview with an Alawite Mafia type who had been called up to follow the Syrian army for a spot of raping, looting and cleansing. Not many adherents of Mahatma Gandhi in this one. Like Rebel without said - you wouldn't want either side to move in next door.

I trust the BBC and I trust RT, but both have an agenda. And it comes as no surprise to find Peter Hitchens steaming in on the side of Assad - theres a man with an agenda.

BTW... Syria - Champress / Russia - TASS. Same-same.

**RoofRat** · 25-07-2012, 13:50

Ex-Norf London dentist,gets a 'shoo-in' as President for life,in Syria,and shit happens..................Quelle Suprise!

Fair elections,that aren't,Ba'ath party in power,and it's their football............c'mon it's not rocket science!

**FARMBOY** · 25-07-2012, 13:54

Originally Posted by TheIronDuke

There was a piece in the ST a couple of weeks back. An interview with an Alawite Mafia type who had been called up to follow the Syrian army for a spot of raping, looting and cleansing. Not many adherents of Mahatma Gandhi in this one. Like Rebel without said - you wouldn't want either side to move in next door.

I trust the BBC and I trust RT, but both have an agenda. And it comes as no surprise to find Peter Hitchens steaming in on the side of Assad - theres a man with an agenda.

BTW... Syria - Champress / Russia - TASS. Same-same.

Both the BBC and RT peddle almost laughably one sided views IMO. No shades of grey with either news agency, I'm surprised you trust either of those reputable non government institutions?