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Just to state my position, I think its clear that Syrians were inspired by the Arab Spring and took to the streets for progressive reasons. Its equally clear that the State reacted repressively and that in the end protestors were justified in taking up arms. However over the intervening years the waters have become less clear. It doesnt help Russia's case that they have taken up the methods and media campaign of the US - circa 2003. If Russia and the US manage to smash up each other's proxy armies, perhaps there would be a small space for progressive forces to re-emerge. However I think things are too far gone for that now
On 10/15/15 8:25 AM, Mark Richey via Marxism wrote: >But whether or not there ever was such an unarmed, 'spontaneous' >civilian opposition, , hey, it's LONG gone at this point. The FSA, >according to Franklin Lamb, who has spent a lot of time in Syria and >speaks the language, is mostly viewed now by Syrians as agents of >Turkey. _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: http://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
