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Seymour: "as far as we know the actual flow of weapons is very small and light, and is coming not from 'Western imperialism' (the US has absolutely refused to send weapons), but from the black markets and some from the Gulf states." I wonder what it's like to be so naïve? I'd cut Richard some slack, but it's already five days after we learned (e.g., http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/02/us-usa-syria-obama-order-idUSBRE87 01OK20120802 ) that Obama "earlier this year" signed a secret "finding" authorizing support for the rebels, and LONG after anyone with two brain cells together knew that was happening (and long after the U.S. provision of "communications gear" to the rebels was openly acknowledged). Yes, the latest leak claims that "The White House is for now apparently stopping short of giving the rebels lethal weapons, even as some U.S. allies do just that," but let's note the word "apparently," also note the likelihood that the U.S. has provided assurances to its allies that it will gladly replace any weapons that they transfer to the rebels. As for the evidence that the "actual flow of weapons" is "very small and light," as well as the claim that "the US has absolutely refused to send weapons," in Richard's honor I'll go with my favorite Britishism: balderdash. Eli Stephens Left I on the News http://lefti.blogspot.com ________________________________________________ Send list submissions to: Marxism@greenhouse.economics.utah.edu Set your options at: http://greenhouse.economics.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
