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The Times said his "cruelty and blindness were predictable. What is unfathomable is why Russia and China continue to support him....Even now, Russian officials put much of the blame for the bloodshed on the fractured, mostly peaceful opposition forces, not the Syrian Army with its heavy weapons.""Russia sells arms to Syria....China seems determined to deny the West another 'win....' "
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Times opinion writers mock truth and full disclosure. Anyone trying better find another line of work. Only imperial loyalty matters. Facts are sacrificed to support it.
In response to insurgent violence, Assad confronts it responsibly. Syrians count on him. He's their only means of defense. Russia and China are the only permanent Security Council members preventing Washington from getting another war trophy - so far.
Hopefully Russia does supply Assad arms and other aid. Washington, NATO partners, and regional despots like Saudi Arabia and Qatar do it. Turkey provides safe haven sanctuaries. Rule of law inviolability's a non-starter. Only imperial dominance matters.
Unless stopped, the entire Mediterranean Basin to Russia and China's borders will be US controlled territory. If achieved, their sovereignty is next. Both countries know it. They're not about to back off and do nothing. Hopefully, they've drawn red lines they'll challenge if crossed.
The Times accused both countries of "tarnishing their global reputations." It claims they're "alienating governments and people throughout the region....And when (Assad) falls - and he will - the people of Syria will blame them for their complicity in this bloodbath. Their enabling just gives (Assad) more time to kill....(A) wider war (is) more likely."
The last statement's the only true one. The Arab street depends on whatever help Russia and China provide. Brutal despots oppress them - notably in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. They're perhaps Washington's closest allies. In return, they're free to commit unspeakable crimes and atrocities.
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