kallend 2,026 #1 Posted December 8, 2024 Just when your attention was elsewhere. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-celebrate-captured-homs-set-sights-damascus-2024-12-07/ Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell on Sunday morning as state television proclaimed the end of his rule and the country’s prime minister promised to cooperate with rebels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,354 #2 December 8, 2024 (edited) 7 hours ago, kallend said: Just when your attention was elsewhere. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-rebels-celebrate-captured-homs-set-sights-damascus-2024-12-07/ Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell on Sunday morning as state television proclaimed the end of his rule and the country’s prime minister promised to cooperate with rebels. Hi John, Now, the question is: Where did he go? One option seems to be Iran. They said this: Iran . . . made unverifiable claims that rebels had attacked its embassy in Damascus How could they attack another country's embassy; that is completely against international law. Oh, the horror. Jerry Baumchen PS) Something about You reap what you sow. PPS) An update: Assad is in Moscow after fleeing Syria and will be given asylum, Russian state media report - BBC News Edited December 8, 2024 by JerryBaumchen 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #3 December 8, 2024 28 minutes ago, JerryBaumchen said: Hi John, Now, the question is: Where did he go? One option seems to be Iran. They said this: Iran . . . made unverifiable claims that rebels had attacked its embassy in Damascus How could they attack another country's embassy; that is completely against international law. Oh, the horror. Jerry Baumchen PS) Something about You reap what you sow. PPS) An update: Assad is in Moscow after fleeing Syria and will be given asylum, Russian state media report - BBC News Perfect. Now, while the getting is good, let's drop the 82nd Airborne onto Damascus International Airport and the 101st onto Al-Nasiriyah Military Airbase to help keep security in these trying times and to protect our 900 troops there from another Afghanistan debacle. Then sit back and watch how the Russians come to grips with the United States controlling the nation with their only warm water port accessing the Mediterranean: Tartus. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #4 December 8, 2024 47 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: Perfect. Now, while the getting is good, let's drop the 82nd Airborne onto Damascus International Airport and the 101st onto Al-Nasiriyah Military Airbase to help keep security in these trying times and to protect our 900 troops there from another Afghanistan debacle. Then sit back and watch how the Russians come to grips with the United States controlling the nation with their only warm water port accessing the Mediterranean: Tartus. I hope you are joking. I think the new powers that be will soon be uninviting their Russian guests. No need for intervention. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #5 December 8, 2024 45 minutes ago, brenthutch said: I hope you are joking. I think the new powers that be will soon be uninviting their Russian guests. No need for intervention. Half joking. We’d have them by the short and curlies and best of luck to Trump unwinding it in time to make Putin happy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #6 December 8, 2024 13 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: Half joking. We’d have them by the short and curlies and best of luck to Trump unwinding it in time to make Putin happy. Trump is a bully by nature, he cowers in the face of strength and exploits weakness. Putin is now weak. If someone could let him know that we could confiscate Russian billions held in western nations and have Russia actually fund the war against them while the US defense industry benefits and taxpayers are off the hook, I think he would go for it 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #7 December 8, 2024 8 minutes ago, brenthutch said: Trump is a bully by nature, he cowers in the face of strength and exploits weakness. Putin is now weak. If someone could let him know that we could confiscate Russian billions held in western nations and have Russia actually fund the war against them while the US defense industry benefits and taxpayers are off the hook, I think he would go for it Just tell Trump he can skim his margin and Bada Bing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #8 December 8, 2024 One less worry now over Trump's pro-Putin, pro-Assad Intelligence Director nominee. Not really the main worry, though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #9 December 8, 2024 10 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: Just tell Trump he can skim his margin and Bada Bing. Actually that would be Biden. Trump actually lost money during his tenure. Biden on the other hand, leveraged his influence to enrich himself and his family. His malfeasance was exposed when he issued a blanket pardon for his criminal son Hunter for crimes yet discovered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #10 December 8, 2024 Or, y'know, not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #11 December 8, 2024 38 minutes ago, brenthutch said: Actually that would be Biden. Trump actually lost money during his tenure. Biden on the other hand, leveraged his influence to enrich himself and his family. His malfeasance was exposed when he issued a blanket pardon for his criminal son Hunter for crimes yet discovered. I am tired of waiting for the Biden Crime Families crimes to be discovered. Let's pillory the bastards and ask MBS to give them $2 Billion. That'll teach 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #12 December 8, 2024 20 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: I am tired of waiting for the Biden Crime Families crimes to be discovered. Let's pillory the bastards and ask MBS to give them $2 Billion. That'll teach 'em. They have already been discovered, tried, convicted and pardoned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #13 December 8, 2024 Just now, brenthutch said: They have already been discovered, tried, convicted and pardoned You mean those dastardly gun charges and horrendous tax crimes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #14 December 8, 2024 5 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: You mean those dastardly gun charges and horrendous tax crimes? 1.4 million dollars in unpaid taxes for a family member whose only job is selling access and influence to government is pretty horrendous, illegal possession of classified material is pretty bad as well. (At least Trump had the ability to declassify) Q: Just why did Joe issue such a sweeping pardon to Hunter when a simple commutation would have sufficed, especially after he repeatedly said he would not do so? A: Because Biden knew that tax evasion and gun charges were just the tip of the iceberg. As I said on another thread, it was a tacit admission of guilt and Joe knew that if a Trump justice department kept pulling on the Hunter thread it would eventually lead to Joe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #15 December 8, 2024 4 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said: Hi John, Now, the question is: Where did he go? One option seems to be Iran. They said this: Iran . . . made unverifiable claims that rebels had attacked its embassy in Damascus How could they attack another country's embassy; that is completely against international law. Oh, the horror. Jerry Baumchen PS) Something about You reap what you sow. PPS) An update: Assad is in Moscow after fleeing Syria and will be given asylum, Russian state media report - BBC News News just confirmed Assad landed safely in Moscow. Imagine that. the enemy of my friend, or is it the friend of my enemy..... or what is it again? I am sure Trump will find a way to further himself with a shallow transaction that makes him look good regardless of whatever outcome is there..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #16 December 9, 2024 3 hours ago, brenthutch said: Q: Just why did Joe issue such a sweeping pardon to Hunter when a simple commutation would have sufficed, especially after he repeatedly said he would not do so? A: Because Trump has promised to go after him with every tool in his arsenal, legal and extralegal. And good parents protect their children from violent criminals. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #17 December 9, 2024 (edited) 10 minutes ago, billvon said: A: Because Trump has promised to go after him with every tool in his arsenal, legal and extralegal. And good parents protect their children from violent criminals. What is wrong with going after anyone for breaking the law? Just how would Trump do anything “extralegal”? BYW if Trump we’re to pursue anything extralegal Joe’s pardons would be moot Edited December 9, 2024 by brenthutch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #18 December 9, 2024 21 minutes ago, brenthutch said: What is wrong with going after anyone for breaking the law? Just how would Trump do anything “extralegal”? BYW if Trump we’re to pursue anything extralegal Joe’s pardons would be moot Get with it man. Trump has vowed retribution and you well know it. Why give him the chance, especially with his son? I say Biden should extensively pardon anyone Trump might go after just to take the wind from his sails and maybe he'll get on with governance instead. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #19 December 9, 2024 (edited) 13 minutes ago, JoeWeber said: Get with it man. Trump has vowed retribution and you well know it. Why give him the chance, especially with his son? I say Biden should extensively pardon anyone Trump might go after just to take the wind from his sails and maybe he'll get on with governance instead. Why would anyone need a pardon? One can only pardon a crime that has been committed , not one that has not. Wait a second, oh I get it. If Team Blue commits a felony it is ok but if Team Red wants to hold them to account it is an abomination. Edited December 9, 2024 by brenthutch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeWeber 2,720 #20 December 9, 2024 1 hour ago, brenthutch said: Why would anyone need a pardon? One can only pardon a crime that has been committed , not one that has not. Wait a second, oh I get it. If Team Blue commits a felony it is ok but if Team Red wants to hold them to account it is an abomination. Because the incoming United States President is a vindictive piece of shit who is obviously weaponizing the justice department to go after his perceived enemies. Next time take the different colored pill. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #21 December 9, 2024 1 hour ago, brenthutch said: What is wrong with going after anyone for breaking the law? That's weaponizing the justice system; lawfare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #22 December 9, 2024 This thread sure drifted quickly. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #23 December 9, 2024 (edited) Well sure, Brent really doesn’t want to talk about Syria. What’s he going to say about the fact that Trump hand picked an Assad supporter for Intelligence Director? What’s he going to say about the fact that Assad was toppled because Putin was busy having his military destroyed in Ukraine - a war that Trump is determined to let him win as soon as he can? Changing the subject is really the only option for a good little MAGA follower right now. Edited December 9, 2024 by jakee 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #24 December 9, 2024 Back on topic. As I predicted Russia is abandoning its naval and air bases in Syria. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 441 #25 December 9, 2024 7 hours ago, billvon said: That's weaponizing the justice system; lawfare. Like what happened to Trump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
