With the assasination of Rafik Hiriri, the Syrians have thrown the gauntlet down over their control of events in Lebanon, squashing any hope for a return to democracy there in the near future. The Bakaa Valley is too important to the Islamofascists to give up without a fight. Coupled with the murder of Hiriri is the announcement today that Syria and Iran have formed an alliance against western ongoing interests in the region. We have recalled our ambassador from Damascus. Even as I write this, contingency plans are being put in motion to respond to this belligerent shift in the status quo in the region. I know that I sound like a goof for describing it in those terms, but active planning is now taking place to respond to these recent events. In the coming days, you mght look for us to ratchet up pressure both diplomatically and militarily against the Syrians and take a much tougher stance against the Iranians. Carrier groups may be placed on alert in the Med and in the Gulf. You may look for alerts in Air Force tactical and stategic bombing units in the region.
Buckle your seatbelts and place your tray tables in the upright position. The war may be about to get wider.
Buckle your seatbelts and place your tray tables in the upright position. The war may be about to get wider.
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