Generally speaking, artistic people mix with fellow artistic people, steel workers probably mix with fellow steel workers, and criminals certainly mix with fellow criminals.
So it's not surprising to see that evil tyrants tend to mix together too. If you are a recently deposed evil bast*rd dictator, where else would you go, but into the arms of an equally evil bastard who helped sustain your reign.
Assad's time was up. He had to go; and it appears that he's headed for 'friendly' Russia.
No doubt, like so many dictators, he has filled his coffers in some Swiss bank account, and will be able to live a life of luxury; unless Putin manages to get his hands on it.
I only know one Syrian. A very nice man who runs a convenience store quite nearby. He has family in Aleppo, so I hope they are all OK. I must pop down to see him a.s.a.p.
But let's not kid ourselves about Syria, we must cross our fingers and hope that the 'rebel fighters' install a democratic system, and not replace repression with repression. With so many differing factions vying for power, it won't be easy.
I wish them luck.
It's a mess that is best kept well away from. I doubt that Abu al Jolami is any more moral than Assad. Ninety nine percent of politicians and influencers of politics are crooks. It would be interesting to subject the occupants of the House of Commons to unexplained wealth orders.........We could put our own country in order before meddling in other folks business, it's not going to happen
ReplyDeleteI think Starmer was a little too eager to welcome the 'rebels'. I very much doubt if things will go smoothly; all interested parties are gathering!
DeleteStarmer can't help it. Poor lad can barely string three words together whilst reading his speech and following the words with his pinky. Even then he buggers it up. Is English his first language?
DeleteAssuming he celebrates Christmas he'll no doubt have hostages with his Syria dinner whilst dressed in his best donated wardrobe, I suspect he'll be wearing the Victorias Secret knickers for Alli.
He's a bit strange to anyone other than school teachers and sundry other State employees. Even the nutter Corbyn managed more votes than Keith. Hey Ho life goes on.
I suspect that even an amputee would struggle to count on the fingers of their hands the number of uncorrupt MPs.
DeleteWatching where people align themselves is telling. Just like actions speak louder than words.
ReplyDeleteOnly time will tell; don't hold your breath.
DeleteAs always the middle east is a worry.
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