tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post115519885111291251..comments2024-03-19T01:48:39.709+00:00Comments on Power and Control: Picking Up SpeedM. Simonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post-1155266283962750822006-08-11T03:18:00.000+00:002006-08-11T03:18:00.000+00:00The scary thing to me about Syria is not what's in...The scary thing to me about Syria is not what's in Syria but what's behind it. How hard would it be for Iran to create the circumstances in Iraq that would drive large numbers of Iraqi refugees through Syria and all the way to the Golan, which mass of humanity could become an enormous mobile human shield? All that’s needed is for the Syrian regime to temporarily cease to exist. <BR/><BR/>If Syria were to attack I think it would create a very delicate situation for Israel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post-1155249174838994152006-08-10T22:32:00.000+00:002006-08-10T22:32:00.000+00:00I should'a signed my name. CAROL HERMANJust not u...I should'a signed my name. CAROL HERMAN<BR/><BR/>Just not used to "bloggers" approach to leaving a comment.<BR/><BR/>I'd also like to add that it's possible that syria could fall if Israel leaves her alone. But Assad does nothing. Since he's alerted his people to check bomb shelters. What does that do to his million refugees? Given that the old 1973 bomb shelters have been sold to private individuals. And, turned into homes? Time to go out and buy metal bars for all the doors? (After Katrina, just locking things up this way, doesn't seem so safe when the bulldozers get requisitioned.)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Assad doesn't seem to be coming off as a successful leader.<BR/><BR/>Why just think Olmert's over his head?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post-1155247536318271742006-08-10T22:05:00.000+00:002006-08-10T22:05:00.000+00:00I'm not willing to assume Olmert is such a schmoe ...I'm not willing to assume Olmert is such a schmoe he'd allow the backstabbing to continue; the way Golda did.<BR/><BR/>Then, there's another thing on the shelf. Even the SIX DAY WAR created the problem that it went "too fast." <BR/><BR/>I think there's a hidden mechanism in place that's meant to deceive. Since syria could, more than likely fail on its own weight.<BR/><BR/>Syria now owns about a million refugees. So I think its resources are stretched. And, the way it used to get money has been crimped. <BR/><BR/>While in Eygpt there's fears America could shut off the $2-billion spigot. At least it has what to threaten Mubarak with; Besides, Mubarak's fear that any involvement with the IDF at this time, loses eygpt the Sinai. The UN couldn't exactly grab those chips back out of the fire.<BR/><BR/>On the political stage, however, Olmert came in with very litle. A loss of seats to Kadima. And, then he went to the ugly ducklings to compose his government. Even now, where the country is united, among 10 ministers, or so, 3 abstained from voting for an increase in troop buildup. And, they were all from Amir Peretz' labor party. This party is shrinking right before everyone's eyes. Amir Peretz knows this. And, today, he had a fight with Mofaz. His excuse to Mofaz that "all this got built up while Mofaz was in charge," actually stinks as an excuse. Because there really were agressive plans the IDF had that were not followed.<BR/><BR/>What wasn't followed? Hitting Beirut earlier and harder; before nasrallah could run into any bunkers, or go to where he is now: In the iranian embassy.<BR/><BR/>And, Britain just rolled up a big terrorism attack. Where the muzzies want to scare the pants of the British so they give up Israel, as it was once easy to give up Czecheslovakia.<BR/><BR/>But terrorism works both ways. It could equally do more damage to the muzzies. Who are seen as vicious cowards. And, making air travel dramatically deadly isn't something you could do more than once. With all sorts of repercussions.<BR/><BR/>Is it still a threat that we're treating this more as a "justice" problem, then a war? Sure. But if anything the muzzies keep losing chips.<BR/><BR/>And, an unpopular Olmert still has to react to the will of the people; or they won't be able to wait to go to new elections. I'm guessing Bibi's stock rises. And, ditto for Mofaz. While Krapinski, is Gonen. And, who knows who wants to be Bar Lev? <BR/><BR/>Can the Left, and Kadima, come out of this gaining ground? Because I don't think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post-1155241801147339532006-08-10T20:30:00.000+00:002006-08-10T20:30:00.000+00:00Russ,Every one tells me Syria will not attack Isra...Russ,<BR/><BR/>Every one tells me Syria will not attack Israel because it would be suicide. I agree on one point. It would be suicide.<BR/><BR/>And yet it looks like they are preparing for just such a mission. One they did not prepare for in '82.<BR/><BR/>Curious don't you think?<BR/><BR/>Maybe Iran has a plan to force Syria to war. Maybe other reasons:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://powerandcontrol.blogspot.com/2006/08/syria-has-problem.html" REL="nofollow">Syria Has a Problem</A>M. Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508934110558197375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282587.post-1155238251363037302006-08-10T19:30:00.000+00:002006-08-10T19:30:00.000+00:00You're still engaged in the wishful thinking that ...You're still engaged in the wishful thinking that Assad will commit suicide by attacking...<BR/>(not that I'd mind, actually...), otherwise, no disagreement here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com