Friday News Roundup - International
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-07-20/friday-news-roundup-international
In Syria, rebel leaders kill top military officials in Damascus, a brazen attack against the Assad regime. There is growing concern over the country’s chemical weapons stockpiles. A suicide bomber kills five Israeli tourists on a bus in a Bulgarian resort town. Officials have identified the bomber as a member of the Iran backed Hezbollah. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton visits Israel to address the Iranian nuclear threat and Egypt’s struggle to transition to democracy. And British government officials grapple with a major security shortfall days before the Olympics begin in London. Diane and guests discuss this week’s international news.
Guests
Mark Landler
White House correspondent for The New York Times.
Natasha Mozgovaya
Washington bureau chief for Haaretz newspaper.
Abderrahim Foukara
Washington bureau chief of Al Jazeera Arabic.
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It is amazing to me that many people were convinced that Saddam Hussein was in part responsible for the 911 attacks...and still do! The politicians have gotten used to people believing what they say, if they say it long enough.
And I believe that Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels said the same thing once. That's how it works! Tell people a lie often enough, and they will believe it. Another lesson of history.
The flags are increasing more common in Syria, especially with the influx of new arms and cash in the region. The Daily Telegraph witnessed the black flag used by al Qaeda flying high in several villages and on pick up trucks of rebel fighters, the article noted.
“The place (Syria) is crawling with al-Qeada said one government official who spoke on the condition his name not be used. “They are being helped by the CIA and the Americans", he said. President Assad, who they consider one of its worst enemies.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/syria/9396256/Al-Qa...
Al Qaeda is out in the open in Syria just like in Libya! why is the West arming Al Qaeda?
There is no evidence Al Qaeda has a foot hold in Syria? These reporters that Diane has are propaganda puppets!
Regardless of whomever wins in Syria, you can bet it won't be the common people. Money comes from money to support money. Because of money, democracy won't work in Syria. Money trumps democracy. When the dust settles, you will still have the Elite (perhaps under a different name) running the country. If money can undermine democracy here in the USA (which it is doing unless one is in denial), then you better believe it will undermine democracy in Syria. How many times does the world have to go down this road before we learn the lesson?