We picked a side, so it's best to make sure that side wins
In Libya we were effectively the rebels air power so this is no different.
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The CIAs in Turkey providing help.
Irans got spooks on the ground too I expect.
This is just the start of the much anticipated war with Iran.
Russia's arming Syria, and giving them fuel for the war machine.
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Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 16:06,
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5p says within the year we see Iran collapse in on itself like the former soviet union
and the feeding frenzy that follows will be totally smoke-screened by a euphoric reportage from the mainstream media.
(, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 16:55, Reply)
Don't see it myself.
They had their chance a while back but not enough popular support.
The Syrians had a year of protests being attacked to spill enough blood for them take up arms.
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Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 17:04,
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Can't see it happening
I also think it's going to have to be a truly international effort:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_number_of_military_and_paramilitary_personnel
Occupying that place would probably make the occupation of Iraq look like a walk in the park
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Jahled Three shades of black, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 17:07,
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Saudi Arabia
is providing the nutters and the weapons
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The Scrunt Wants a Dozen Pints, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 16:55,
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Why yes, yes they are.
But I doubt they're providing the Al Quada support.
Basically the whole worlds picking a side and getting involved.
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Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 16:59,
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The Saudis are the main
players here and Syrians do not want this
turcopolier.typepad.com/sic_semper_tyrannis/2012/08/are-the-saudis-next-1.html
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The Scrunt Wants a Dozen Pints, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 17:06,
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Oh you fucking cunt
For those that don't want to see a photo of someone having their head cut off don't click on this pricks link.
How about linking to some child porn whilst your at it?
Prick
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Cerebus Sticky! Sticky! Stick! Stick!, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 17:09,
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It's an interesting view
That Saudi would become a target for the next US led invasion, running under the guise of "lets get rid of oppression and Sharia Law" (Sharia Law seems to be the new Communism and Arabs the new Commies in the propaganda war)
But what of the billions of pounds and dollars of weapons Saudi buys every year? Those deals buy an awful lot of protection and "respect". I think they are safe for a few years yet, at least until their oil runs out.
Of course, all these equatorial regions could start investing in producing the world's solar electricity, ready for the shift having no oil will bring. They have something extraordinarily saleable right there. Some of the poorest, most oppressed countries in the world could have us on our knees, buying their electricity in a few years.
(, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 17:32, Reply)
Indeed...
...using areas geographically suited to producing energy (be it wind, solar, wave, geothermic or hydroelectric) and dedicating them entirely to the production of hydrogen is the way forward I think. While it may not be as efficient as using the electricity directly, it does mean other areas not suited to utilising the natural environment can benefit.
Just need to figure out a way to store and transport it safely...
(, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 19:35, Reply)
Metal Organic Frameworks...
...seem to offer a decent solution to storing and transporting hydrogen at low pressure.
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TheAlmightyBeev, Fri 10 Aug 2012, 20:14,
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