U.S. closes embassy in Syria amid violence

 

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- U.S. closes embassy in Syria

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The sceptics of Syria say we have no business in the Middle East, that the West has "no dog in the

fight" but, as I see it , Assad is a real dog of the big, bad guy himself and does his bidding. Genocide

is happening in Syria on Hitler-scale, and Assad should be brought to heel. Assad is as ruthless

as Gadhafi . If violence prevails in Syria, the momentum for change across the Middle East may drain

away, "as dictators conclude that violence is after all an essential tool for getting their way." Which

must not be allowed to happen. Now or never!!!

    Reply#1 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 1:16 PM EST

    We might not have enough sheepdogs to put down the wolves in this country.

      Reply#2 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 3:15 PM EST

      Do what is necessary to stop the violence. Whatever, just do it, because we must get our way.

      We are on the brink of war or peace , in my opinion, for whatever it's worth. Have a nice

      evening!

        #2.1 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 4:49 PM EST
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        Congrats to little Eli and his Giants, job well done.

        The total votes are in for the Nevada Caucus and it's sad really sad. More people showed up for the Harry Potter movie/Twilight/County Fairs as 400,000 registered Republican voters in Nevada but only 32,000 bothered to vote. The Romney spoke person said many more were at home supporting Mitt. right!!!

        We saw using the fake story Curvball gave worked and the US went it alone to invade Iraq. Israel thinks this suspected fear is enough for the US to bomb Iran. Israel leaders are smart as they have their own Nuclear weapons to protect them. After watching the US go into a Recession, Israel doesn't want to do the same with a War. Israel economy is great and they don't want that to change. After seeing how easy it is to just have US Law Makers tell the American people, the sky is felling, people believe every word why not give this a try, it could work.

        Now wonder the GOP fought so hard not to appoint a Consumer Protect Director to help the people. Banks are making large settlements for the years of stealing. The Consumer Department already has millions of complaints. The exposed news that Fannie/Freddie bet the housing would collapse and they were warned in 2003 when Newt advised the historic plan. 2001-2002 US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill spoke out about the future collapse of the US economy so he was fired, 2002-2006 John Snow was appointed but he placed 10 million bet that the housing would collapse as he knew the plan. Snow was quickly exposed and resigned. 2006 Goldman Sachs CEO Hank Paulson was called in as he brought along Goldman Sachs employees to help complete the mission. Goldman inside information about the bank bailout quickly formed a banking company to get billions in the free bailout. Now it's pay back time and it's not good for the banks. Boy do they need Mitt in office quick.

        Indiana Secretary of State convicted of voting fraud and now saying that Gov. Daniels has done the same. It seems with so much talk about voting fraud and Republican Governors bringing back Jim Crow Law/disenfranchising as they say their concerned about honest votes. Now Nevada/Iowa has reported voting fraud and now elected Republican officials. It seems the GOP has alot of voting fraud to repair before the election.

        It was interesting to learn the Nancy Brinker openly lied to Andrea as emails show this cut in Planned Parenthood was planned and even the new Republican members assured it would happen. Brinker knows no grants will be given again to Planned Parenthood but hopes people continue to give money to Susan G Komen without knowing the plan. Thousands of women will die without this service but this is politics and like Rick Santorum said if you can't afford the high cost of health care it's your problem not the Government.

        have a great day all

          Reply#3 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 3:23 PM EST

          We should be allowed to phone in our votes

            #3.1 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 11:36 PM EST
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            Brian, I cannot even conceive what Susan Powell's family must be going through. First their daughter and

            now this terrifying tragedy. My heart goes out to them.

              Reply#4 - Mon Feb 6, 2012 8:53 PM EST

              Good Evening Mr.Williams, A fine Monday broadcast this evening. It is great thet New York Giants won the SuperBowl! I am sure you are extremely happy and enjoyed watching the game!

              First of all the report by Mohyeldin about the crisis in Syria which seems just to be getting worse everyday. It is terrible that Russia and China blocked the vote in the United Nations concerning the resolution to have President Assad step down from power. The people of Syria are desperate and need International help in getting the violence to cease. Seeing the mortar firings and deadlt bloodshed is awful and horrifying and must stop. One wonders how long the battle against the government will last and will the government forces ever stop the killing of innocent people.

              As Andrea Mitchell stated in her report it is urgent the massacre stops and the something must be done in the International community to help these people of Syria.

              On another note the piece by Mr.Yang about the SuperBowl commercials certainly showed how many people watched the game, but weighed in on the advertisements. The Chrylser ad with Clint Eastwood really captured peoples attention. The struggles of the city of Detroit and the struggles of the nation in this terrible economy. It was inspiring to hear the words spoken by Mr.Eastwood and could be taken as a way to recover in this economic time. Alot of reallly nice commercials all during the game, but it is interesting the one that got the most attention.

              The report about the 56 people in Hanover, NH who wrote down their experiences of the time of World War II was very moving. Hearing from the Veterans who fought in the war, the woman who worked for the war effort and the Japanese American speaking about what her father endured during the war was very interesting, moving and touching. These people of the Greatest Generation did so much for our nation and it is vitally important to have their experiences written down in a book.

              Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!

              Be Well Everyone!

              Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard!

              Take Extra,Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!

              Lisa

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