Some bigoted Sunni dominated place no doubt, where you will be fed a completely b/s one sided, propagandised dialogue by people who probably believe their own bullshit (and resent the fact that now they have to eat it). I doubt they have been to Syria.Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
Have you ever spent any time enjoying the great food, wine & nightlife of Damascus? I have- a boozy weekend with a mate, long term resident of Istanbul (but thoroughly British). Whilst I must admit memories are a bit hazy, Damascus rocks- or at least it did. The Damascus I saw was tolerant, diverse, liked booze, still kinda exotic, and lotsa fun. Uninhibited fun. Actually I found myself wishing I had more time there, to check out other parts of town- we were hanging around with the yupper middle class types. Kinda similar to Istanbul, but more Gallic influence and took itself a bit less seriously. Ever been to Aleppo? (I haven't- but DrB has).
Just because you are an expat in some characterless oil dominated joint in the ME, does not give you any knowledge or experience of Syria, or Syrians. P.S:- they don't dress like stereotypical Arabs. Actually the ones I met dress better than our lot. That is the Syria these vile Islamists are trying to destroy- but they have failed. Thanks Vlad, owe ya one.
^I see you're a real wordsmith.
Speaking of catastrophe...
“Britain had since long been working on dividing and ruling principle in Islamic lands; within two past centuries, their policies had only wreaked havoc on Muslim countries; today, they shamelessly would call Iran as a threat to the region, while it is far too clear that Britain had been source of suffering and plight for nations of the region, and they had corrupted the whole region,” Leader emphasized.
“The enemies, in their most flexible posture, are calm in appearance, but a beast of absolute rage and hatred lurks behind their calm; all nations should be prepared for this beast.”
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned Britain as a "source of evil and misery. Everyone knows that ... it is the British who have always been the source of threats, corruption and misery,"
The policies and the actions of the British in the past two centuries a source of evil and misery for the peoples of the region.
Britain is provoking conflicts among the main Sunni and Shia branches of Islam. "The old British policy of 'divide and conquer' is seriously on the agenda of Islam's enemies."
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/1...153818874.html
you plank ? to the honorable DrB ? are you completely retarded or just trying too hard ?Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
Oh yes, we have nothing but respect for the Ayatollahs.
Doesn't everyone?
I have nothing but the deepest respect for Persian/ Iranian culture, cuisine and magnificent history- look forward to the day they'll shed the Ayatollah's. Of course we aren't helping in the West, with our constant sabre rattling, petty sanctions etc- and, just like Syria, Iran has not invaded anyone in recent history.
Don't know if you keep an eye on these things, but following the Iranian Revolution there was an outflow of people on the losing side- you might say the Shah's men, now expatriate and among us. Many of them have done very well for themselves, indeed- they are smart, savvy people. Underestimate them at your peril!
Forgot about that.Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
So what's that got to do with the price of shawarma?Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
First it was Russia to say no, then China, Iran, Philippine, now we have Germany saying ameristan is not required in the Minsk II meeting.
https://www.rt.com/news/377854-gabri...ormat-ukraine/
"German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel says he sees no need to add the US to the current format of four-way ministerial meetings concerning the Ukraine settlement, noting, however, that close contact with Washington on the matter is “necessary.”"
A tray full of GOLD is not worth a moment in time.
Here's me thinking ameristani deep state controlled the POTUSE. Now it's The LORD, controlling the ameristani deep state, who control the POTUSE.
Thats cleared alot up, thanks.
The affects of years of drug abuse wear off? How does one tell?
One could place Presidents Xi and Putin in the deckchairs.
From others sat on the beach the following was overheard.
"It appears that Turkish/amersitan relations are melting down":
EUCOM Commander Calls for Larger Force to Deter Russia | Military.com
Turkish government ?not satisfied? by US statement on phone call to key coup figure - POLITICS
Turkey: New energy is needed in US ties - DIPLOMACY
http://blogs.rediff.com/mkbhadrakuma...s-in-jeopardy/
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