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    Saudi official backs arms for Syrian rebels

    TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The Saudi foreign minister says arming the rebels fighting the brutal regime of President Bashar Assad is "an excellent idea."

    Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal went further than any of the other Friends of Syria nations meeting in Tunis Friday to increase pressure on Assad to call for a cease-fire, step down and allow humanitarian aid to flow to hard-hit areas.

    Asked at the start of a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton if he thought arming the Syrian opposition was a good idea, al-Faisal said: "I think it's an excellent idea." Asked why, he said, "Because they have to protect themselves."

    The group is demanding that Assad step down or face as-yet undefined punishments.

     

    11 comments

    • bitterweed  •  3 mths ago
      Only one reason I can think the Saudi's would approve..their Wahabbi masters want to take control of Syria as well..You want it Saudi Arabia..you PAY for it..I'm tired of the U.S. government kissing your butt.
    • What is  •  3 mths ago
      Syria should arm rebels inside Saudi Arabia.
    • Patricks  •  Irvine, California  •  3 mths ago
      Saudi are no saint in this. They are root cause of terror along with Pakistan.
    • chrisc  •  Eugene, Oregon  •  3 mths ago
      Afganistan 70'-80' CIA with the Saudies gather 100,000+ Islamic Fighters mostly from Arabia (why most terrorists/groups are Saudie originated) (radicals all known as terrorists nowdays) and billions of dollars to support there war with Russia for there own Vietnam, at the same time have the Saudies dramatically lower oil prices to undercut Russian oil profits. This is how Islamic Terrorism spread like a virus, and several CIA official regret this.

      Iraq - 50's Baath party inserted by CIA - 80' -89' us funds both Iran and Iraq after green lighting Saddam to attack Iran - Saddam retaliated by striking Kuwait, they lose. Afterwards Russia/China become a big supporting roll in the rebuilding of there military and in 03 forged CIA evidence brings us to war with Iraq - remaining Baath party killed or imprisoned.

      Syria 50's Baath party gains power with CIA help. Directly linked to Saddam they are no longer a CIA asset aswell. Russia expands a naval base there and the Russia Mediterranean presence becomes a threat to US Middle East interests. Shortly after congress approves CIA plan/funding of 250 Mill for Middle East propoganda, Arab Spring is underway. Nov. 2011 Russsian Naval ships dock off Syian coast as America announces plans for a nofly zone, US and Russia at a standoff ever since, Russia suppling Assad with the means to protect its self, and sells them very advanced anti naval weapons.

      Iran - Shah inserted in the 50's by the CIA oil is nationalized Americans run the oil, Shah like the Baath party are ruthless dictators. 79' Iranian Islamists revolt take Americans hostage. During Iran Iraq war in exchange for Israeli weapons Iran releases hostaged. To pay for this in Nicaragua the CIA setup massive cocain operations, and shipped it to the US and Europe for sales, crack epidemic & war on drugs starts. Iran breaks news of the American support Iran Iraq end war with 10, Million dead, American officials charged with terrorism by the International Court, those official are granted immunity. CIA since Bush admin has been suppling anti Iranian terrorists (story broke by ABC in 08, reporters fired/removed, terrorists groups supported were added to terrorist lists)

      Lybia - 70-80's Gaddafi well known for supporting terrorism. Sept. 2001 Gaddafi renounces terrorism, CIA starts supporting them with billions, Gaddafi, instead of helping his military or citizens puts the funds elsewhere. Gaddafi was also in talks with Russia for a massive base, Gaddafi also had billions in Russian contracts. Gaddafi's dead.

      The CIA was only created to counter the Russians,.. they are still around. Say anything you want about any President but regardless the CIA runs the Oval Office, & all Foreign Affairs/Wars period. The Cold War never ended. Russians as well as the US have nukes on standby at all times to strike one another. Putin's "former" KGB, as well as most of the Russian Federation. The CIA supports non Russian Federation political groups with large amounts of cash. The missle program we spend billions on is not to prevent Iranian missles from striking Europe when they cant even strike Israel, the positions of the anti missle sheild are around key points around Russia. At any cost Russia will fail. Who ever controls the oil feilds controls war, the communists will be eradicated within the next 100 years.
    • Jerel S  •  Richmond, Virginia  •  3 mths ago
      While they are at it , they, Saudi leaders, should also step down. Their history of human rights abuses is only rivaled by their guile at using oil distribution as a ticket for getting away with murder. It doesn't hurt either that their connection with 911 was overlooked.
    • Doug  •  Santa Clara, California  •  3 mths ago
      The Saudi's approve of some other country paying for the weapons. They also approve some other country fighting and some other country help the displaced people. What should we expect from those bed- wetters.
    • Sanger  •  3 mths ago
      If we are on the same side with filty dictatorial Saudi regime, then we are on the wrong side.
    • Gaylord jew jesus christ  •  3 mths ago
      he can give some of the planes he bought from "enemy" america for $30billion.
      • islamreligionDOTcom 3 mths ago
        With all this oil flowing to heat your homes and support your economy, and you still call them enemy! Live and let live.
    • for your eyes only  •  Mt Hamilton, California  •  3 mths ago
      Americans should provide arms, and why not they give guns to drug lords in Mexico
    • Orland  •  Chico, California  •  3 mths ago
      Do not get me wrong,but, if the citizens do not bear arms. And the Terrorists do, And are shooting at both the citizens and the Army, Not only whose side do you chose, BUT why arm the same terrorist that toppled Tuns,Egypt,Libya, on and on, It will not stop till it is on our doorstep, Iran is next!
    • islamreligionDOTcom  •  Orlando, Florida  •  3 mths ago
      To act in self defense is sacred in Islam.
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