Syria Disintegrating: Part 2

[derspiess]

Dang, that would suck if Syria starts sponsoring terrorism

[garbon]

So Assad has been quoted here: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/naher-osten/assad-im-f-a-z-gespraech-europa-wird-den-preis-fuer-waffenlieferungen-zahlen-12224852.html

... he's saying that if Europe arms the rebels, they'll pay the price in terrorism.

I'm unsure. When I looked up an English language source, kind of looked like he was saying that arming rebels is giving would-be terrorists training in how to use weapons.

[Jacob]

That would be A RED LINE. 

[Crazy_Ivan80]

So Assad has been quoted here: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/naher-osten/assad-im-f-a-z-gespraech-europa-wird-den-preis-fuer-waffenlieferungen-zahlen-12224852.html

... he's saying that if Europe arms the rebels, they'll pay the price in terrorism.

yes, because the rebels/terrorists would then not only be veterans, but also better armed than they are now.
And while my skills are understanding German are a bit limited i dont see Assad making the threat that he will be sending out terrorists.

[KRonn]

Ten years from now, those small arms will be used against US troops

Small arms are not the problem. Guided munitions are. Giving the rebels 100,000 AK-47s will not be a serious issue. There are already more than enough of those lying about. Giving them 5,000,000 rounds of 7.62 mm short ammo will be of use. Provided all that gets use this shouldn't be an issue.

I worry about giving them anti tank and anti aircraft missiles as well as guidance equipment for mortars. Remember that keeping this stuff in working order takes quite a bit of money and trained manpower.

The most useful stuff that we can give them is communication equipment and real time satellite and drone information.

Yeah, there are already problems with radical types having and using Russian SA-7 ground to air missiles in other areas.

[Jacob]

So Assad has been quoted here: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/naher-osten/assad-im-f-a-z-gespraech-europa-wird-den-preis-fuer-waffenlieferungen-zahlen-12224852.html

... he's saying that if Europe arms the rebels, they'll pay the price in terrorism.

yes, because the rebels/terrorists would then not only be veterans, but also better armed than they are now.
And while my skills are understanding German are a bit limited i dont see Assad making the threat that he will be sending out terrorists.

So it's more of a matter of fact friendly warning that if Europe arm anti-government rebels, they should expect to see more terrorism at home.

Gotcha.

He might be right

[garbon]

So Assad has been quoted here: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/naher-osten/assad-im-f-a-z-gespraech-europa-wird-den-preis-fuer-waffenlieferungen-zahlen-12224852.html

... he's saying that if Europe arms the rebels, they'll pay the price in terrorism.

yes, because the rebels/terrorists would then not only be veterans, but also better armed than they are now.
And while my skills are understanding German are a bit limited i dont see Assad making the threat that he will be sending out terrorists.

So it's more of a matter of fact friendly warning that if Europe arm anti-government rebels, they should expect to see more terrorism at home.

Gotcha.

He might be right

Well obviously he isn't just saying it to be nice, but rather to deter a course of action. However, when you first posted it, seemed like he was saying that he was going to encourage terrorism against Europe - whereas he is saying that Europe's actions will lead to home-grown terrorism.

[Darth Wagtaros]

I don't think htere is any might be about it. Though they'll probably be busy trying to exterminate each other for years.

[CountDeMoney]

That would be A RED LINE. 

Mocking the Prez is fun for all.

[derspiess]

That would be A RED LINE. 

Mocking the Prez is fun for all.

Good, clean fun.

[CountDeMoney]

Good, clean fun.

Just like Syria will be.

[derspiess]

Good, clean fun.

Just like Syria will be.

Yeah.  Well, take that up with him.

[Tonitrus]

So Assad has been quoted here: http://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/naher-osten/assad-im-f-a-z-gespraech-europa-wird-den-preis-fuer-waffenlieferungen-zahlen-12224852.html

... he's saying that if Europe arms the rebels, they'll pay the price in terrorism.

I'm unsure. When I looked up an English language source, kind of looked like he was saying that arming rebels is giving would-be terrorists training in how to use weapons.

Meh, it's not like we've ever supplied arms and training to insurgent fighters, only to have them use the training against us in the form of terrorism before.

[mongers]

Tunisian mothers in Damascus pleading for the release of their 'foreign fighter' sons:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22933132

[CountDeMoney]

Good, clean fun.

Just like Syria will be.

Yeah.  Well, take that up with him.

It's not like he really wants to do this, you know.  You can tell, what with the absence of a coherent policy.