Yesterday, the US shot down a Syrian warplane for the first time since it entered the air war in 2014. They claim the Syrian plane bombed too close to US-coalition ground troops in the siege on Raqqa. Syrian & Russian warplanes are also involved in the siege.
Maybe the Hands Off Syria crowd can explain why, if the US is on a regime-change mission, this is the first time the US has taken down a Syrian plane?
Truth is, there are better ways to fight ISIS than to bomb civilians, including with white phosphorous. The only principled demand for the international antiwar movement to make is the immediate cessation of Syria, Russian, & US bombing of civilians & the immediate, unconditional withdrawal of US & all foreign military operations in Syria.
Does anybody understand the Otto Warmbier case? It doesn’t make me want to bomb North Koreans but it is absolutely monstrous that the regime would send a young man home in a coma for a harmless prank.
Some will consider this kicking a team when it’s down; some will think it less than diplomatic. Me? I like a smart-aleck who doesn’t ingratiate with the oppressor.
“Kashmiris play better cricket than Indians… Indian cricket team my foot… fixers.” –Sohail Ahmad
Many must think that Trump’s debacle is proof we should have voted for Clinton or Stein. Hell with that. We should have all voted for me. Before they assassinated me, I would, as Commander-in-Chief, have ordered the immediate, unconditional withdrawal of all US troops, the closing of all US military bases, & the opening of US borders to refugees. Then I would have thrown in socialized medicine. By then they’d have done me in.
Love this exchange between a nationalist sulking over India’s loss of the championship & a Kashmiri. The nationalist was suggesting I mind my own business & not meddle in Kashmiri-Indian politics:
Nationalist: “Wonder why people don’t mind their own business & worry about improving things in their own backyard.”
Kashmiri: “That’s what oppressors love the most. People should mind their own business so they could oppress more.”
India lost the trophy but if they withdraw Indian troops from Kashmir working people can still have those toilets. It will be a glorious day when India’s cricket team meets Kashmir’s cricket team on the field & it’s no longer a battle between unarmed protesters & an army.
This is my crowdfund for Bianca & her puppies. I’m sorry to appeal for money but it’s my only alternative right now. Getting Bianca medical care is the most urgent since she has sores & an injured leg but she also needs to get spayed.
