President Assad accuses US of 'destabilising' Syria

[Vapid - BANNED FOR LIFE]

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said the US is trying to destabilise Syria by providing political protection for "gangs" operating in the country.

In an interview for German TV, Mr Assad also said Saudi Arabia and Qatar were arming "terrorists" in Syria.

He also accused Turkey of giving the "terrorists" logistical support.

Meanwhile, Syria's armed forces have been conducting "large-scale" manoeuvres to test their "combat readiness", Syrian state media report.

On being asked whether the US was partially responsible for the deaths of innocent Syrian civilians, Mr Assad replied: "Yes, of course."

"As long as [the US] offers support to terrorists in some way, they will be their partner," he added.

Mr Assad said the authorities in Syria had arrested "dozens" of al-Qaeda fighters from Tunisia and Libya.

He also said that he believed that the majority of Syrians supported him.

"The US are against me, the West is against me, numerous regional powers and countries are against me, if the people were also against me, then how could I still be in my position?" he asked.

When asked whether the government would negotiate with armed rebels if they would lay down their weapons, Mr Assad said: "Clearly: Yes. We have already done this and offered them an amnesty. Some of them are now living totally normal lives, with no problem whatsoever."

The remarks were provided by German broadcaster ARD ahead of the transmission of the interview later on Sunday.
Live ammunition

The exercises showed Syria was able "to defend [its] shores against any possible aggression", according to state-run news agency Sana.

Tensions along the border with Turkey have been raised after Syria shot down a Turkish fighter jet last month.

Syrian Defence Minister Gen Dawoud Rajha was one of several high-ranking officers attending the manoeuvres, according to a report on Syrian TV.
A handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (Sana) on 7 July shows naval Syrian vessels during an exercise at an undisclosed location Live ammunition was used during the Syrian military exercises

"Our Navy forces started to conduct an operational tactical manoeuvre with live ammunition, during which naval and coastal rockets were fired," the report added.

The exercises were part of a training plan which involves manoeuvres "carried out over several days", Sana said.

Some in the Syrian opposition have called for foreign military intervention to unseat Mr Assad's government.

Last week Turkey scrambled six F-16 fighter jets near its border with Syria after Syrian helicopters came close to the border.

Also last week, Turkey said it had begun deploying rocket launchers and anti-aircraft guns along the border in response to the downing of its F-4 Phantom jet on 22 June.

Syria said the Turkish F-4 was shot down by air defence fire inside its airspace.

Meanwhile, violence continued in Syria on Sunday with 11 people reported dead, according to the Local Co-ordination Committees (LCC), a network of activists inside Syria.

Three of the dead were soldiers who had defected, the LCC said.

Over 15,000 people are thought to have been killed since the start of the anti-government uprising more than a year ago.
Annan talks

UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has arrived in Damascus.

Mr Annan will hold talks with President Bashar al-Assad, his office said.

On Saturday Mr Annan said his six-point peace plan for Syria had so far "failed", in comments to French newspaper Le Monde.

Recent diplomatic moves by world powers to try and reach agreement on Syria have also not resulted in fresh action.

Earlier this week, a group of more than 100 countries known as the Friends of Syria called on the UN Security Council to adopt Mr Annan's six point plan under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which would allow for further sanctions.

However, Russia and China, both of whom hold vetoes at the Council, were not at the meeting and have refused to call for Mr Assad's departure - a key demand of many in the Syrian opposition.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18763672

[Kiopa_Matt]

Shush up! Or else the US govt will give you a dose of freedom.

[Rochard]

No need to kick out Assad. We'll just continue to let these so called self proclaimed "rebels" nip at his heels.

[Coup]

bomb fucking everyone

[moeloubani]

americans just going around changing everyone else hoping it draws attention away from the clusterfuck that is the usa

[baddog]

Originally Posted by moeloubani

americans just going around changing everyone else hoping it draws attention away from the clusterfuck that is the usa

I thought you were Palestinian, why do you live in Canada?

[BradBreakfast]

DUH! You think all these countries just all started rebelling for no reason? No it's our government trying to control the middle east, and install CIA backed "Western Friendly" government leaders.



See "Political Action": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special...ities_Division

[Gouge]

Originally Posted by BradBreakfast

DUH! You think all these countries just all started rebelling for no reason? No it's our government trying to control the middle east, and install CIA backed "Western Friendly" government leaders.



See "Political Action": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special...ities_Division

So Mohamed Mursi is now "Western Friendly" as you put it?

[DWB]

Wut, you mean 'merica is destabilizing countries in hopes their people will overthrow leaders so we can install an American friendly puppet?

Where do you get such nonsense? They would never, ever, do such a thing.

[Vapid - BANNED FOR LIFE]

The Persians already have Russian made Nukes. Shit's lies.

[BradBreakfast]

Agency deals with shady characters when it's convenient for them, then gets rid of them years later.

Originally Posted by Gouge

So Mohamed Mursi is now "Western Friendly" as you put it?

[Paul Markham]

Originally Posted by DWB

Wut, you mean 'merica is destabilizing countries in hopes their people will overthrow leaders so we can install an American friendly puppet?

Where do you get such nonsense? They would never, ever, do such a thing.

Muslims have a habit of doing as the Mullahs say, so the people voted in could be more anti West than the old regime.

[Gouge]

Originally Posted by BradBreakfast

Agency deals with shady characters when it's convenient for them, then gets rid of them years later.

You didn't answer my question.

[J. Falcon]

Right, all the rebelions in the Arab world were orchestrated by the US... sure. Some of you people here are seriously delusional... or just plain stupid. Thousands of people protesting in the streets, and you think the CIA did that? LOL

[Freaky_Akula]

He is probably right.

[wehateporn]

Assad is a Nutjob Conspiracy Theorist, next thing he'll be saying that Al CIAda is controlled via the West. We know that Obama is a peaceful man, afterall he won the Nobel Peace Prize. The USA is well known for trying to stop wars and bring peace to the world, Assad should be punished for such Blasphemy. Surely after this evil rhetoric the time has come for military intervention, send the troops in to save Syria from this evil dictator. 100,000's of innocent civilians will die, but it's a sacrifice worth making for the good of the Syrian people.

[Phoenix]

hey just because they have done it many many times in the past doesnt mean that is what is going on now.
Have some faith in the USA...why would they want to go over there? What does Syria have that they would bother with?

[MediaGuy]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

hey just because they have done it many many times in the past doesnt mean that is what is going on now.
Have some faith in the USA...why would they want to go over there? What does Syria have that they would bother with?

It's not Syria per se, it's the whole of the middle east and all those nations they want to control....

:D

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by MediaGuy

It's not Syria per se, it's the whole of the middle east and all those nations they want to control....

:D

i refuse to believe it.
the usa is obviously there for superior moral reasons.

Other then evil
I don't know why they would go
Lying is bad.

[wehateporn]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

hey just because they have done it many many times in the past doesnt mean that is what is going on now.
Have some faith in the USA...why would they want to go over there? What does Syria have that they would bother with?

Well said Phoenix

So many people say "Syria are Iran's alley and the war on Iran is near" but we all know that USA don't really want to wage war on Iran, a war would mean even more debt which they simply can't afford. Then the conspiracy theorists will say "but the Banker's make money on debt, they are the ones in control, they make money from war". Of course, as TheKing would say, this is "Pigshit", if the Banker's really are in control, all they care about is saving innocent Syrian lives from an evil dictator

[directfiesta]

Originally Posted by wehateporn

Well said Phoenix

So many people say "Syria are Iran's alley and the war on Iran is near" but we all know that USA don't really want to wage war on Iran, a war would mean even more debt which they simply can't afford. Then the conspiracy theorists will say "but the Banker's make money on debt, they are the ones in control, they make money from war". Of course, as TheKing would say, this is "Pigshit", if the Banker's really are in control, all they care about is saving innocent Syrian lives from an evil dictator

The ONLY reason why the USA has not yet started a war with IRAN is that the USA are broke
If it was like 2001 instead, with no huge debt, war would be going on . After all, it did .

[Vapid - BANNED FOR LIFE]

Americans are the foot soldiers of world domination.

[theking]

Originally Posted by directfiesta

The ONLY reason why the USA has not yet started a war with IRAN is that the USA are broke
If it was like 2001 instead, with no huge debt, war would be going on . After all, it did .

Pigshit.

[wehateporn]

Originally Posted by directfiesta

The ONLY reason why the USA has not yet started a war with IRAN is that the USA are broke
If it was like 2001 instead, with no huge debt, war would be going on . After all, it did .

The USA can't afford to attack Iran, but can they afford not to? If Iran/Al CIAda attack the West with Terrorist Nukes (perhaps during the Olympics), surely war funding has to be found one way or the other, even if the debts will be paid back over the next 100 years.

[MediaGuy]

Who do you think is supplying the dissidents? The US obviously, via proxies, trying to destabilize the whole area... maybe they're tired of being pals with dictators and tyrants...

:D

[Vapid - BANNED FOR LIFE]

They plan to invade Russia and then China. Resources.

[VS_Jeff]

inb4someoneblamesisrael

[wehateporn]

Originally Posted by VS_Jeff

inb4someoneblamesisrael

Post reported to the ADL

[TheSquealer]

I love this world view that people have where only the US is playing politics and most western nations don't have agents trying to destabilize the government while most shady nations/groups and anti western groups/governments aren't trying to defeat those who are. Syria, as with Libya or Iraq et al, is little more than a chess board for developed nations and those with economic, security or political interests in the region and an interest in the outcome.

Funny that other developed nations are working furiously to gather intel, help those they have an interest in helping, hinder those they have an interest in hindering and the whole world talks as if only the US is playing the game. Meanwhile, SAS, Iran, Hamas, Mossad etc etc etc etc are in there killing and kidnapping and funding/training.

Also worth noting that almost any dictatorial and oppressive regime blames the "West" and US for all their problems and failure and as they are on their way out.

[wehateporn]

[Barefootsies]

Originally Posted by Kiopa_Matt

Shush up! Or else the US govt will give you a dose of freedom.

You mean like they have been doing for 50 years in Cuba?

[moeloubani]

Originally Posted by baddog

I thought you were Palestinian, why do you live in Canada?

because my parents brought me here as a kid lol