“We shouldn't go around thinking that we can really make things
happen,” said Powell.
happen,” said Powell.
While he acknowledged that he had “no affection” for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Powell said Syria’s foreign-backed opposition forces do not seem to be much of a choice for Washington.
“What do they represent? And is it becoming even more radicalized
with more al-Qaeda coming in? And what would it look like if they prevailed and Assad went? I don't know,” he said.
with more al-Qaeda coming in? And what would it look like if they prevailed and Assad went? I don't know,” he said.
Powell’s remarks come after US officials ratcheted up their war
rhetoric on Syria following conflicting reports of an alleged chemical attack which the Syrian foreign-backed opposition was quick to blame on the Syrian army.
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rhetoric on Syria following conflicting reports of an alleged chemical attack which the Syrian foreign-backed opposition was quick to blame on the Syrian army.
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Exactly why Powell and Obama don't hit it off.
ReplyDeleteAnd he's right! From the information I've seen, I don't know who is right and who is wrong there.
ReplyDeleteI say the US needs to stay out of everyone else's business. Help our own people.
ReplyDelete1157 let the International Community STEP UP Enough is Enough.
ReplyDeleteEvil arabs killing evil Muslims and vice versa.... and we want to get involved WHY??
ReplyDeleteNot a fan but he's right. NWO at its best.
ReplyDelete1:14 nailed it....we should practice that here at home too!
ReplyDelete1:14 is correct it is a win win situation.
ReplyDeleteI, for one, am sick of endless war!
ReplyDeletePowell revealed himself to be a bit of a schmuck - but he is right about this one.
ReplyDeletebest to listen to powell. Otherwise we'll have to blame something else on bush.
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