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On 11/26/2013 4:23 AM, Fred Feldman wrote:
http://www.counterpunch.org/2013/11/25/the-false-analogy-of-syria-and-palest
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COUNTERPUNCH NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Identifying the real hypocrisy
The False Analogy of Syria and Palestine
by JONATHAN COOK
Nazareth.
As with many of those who express a view in the continuing debate
about the
wisdom of launching yet another "humanitarian intervention" in Syria,
I have
found myself under attack from those calling for more war. The charge
against me and many like me is one of hypocrisy.
So where are my double standards? I have consistently objected to all
western efforts to interfere militarily in the Middle East over the past
decade. I have argued that all states in the Middle East, including Syria,
are seen by western governments simply as chess pieces in a great game
called the Battle for Oil.
Perhaps you should look for a double standard in your lack of criticism
of foreign interference in Syria when it comes from Russia, Iran and
Hezbullah. Western governments aren't killing big time in Syria now, but
these countries are actively supporting Assad's slaughter of civilians.
So just what standard do you apply when the interference doesn't come
from the West? Is it different?
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