munaeem | 30 April, 2007 03:08
Alex:
We’ve had this conversation before and we are just going round in circles. All I’d like to say is, Bunni doesn’t deserve 5 years in jail whatever he said. I don’t believe anyone is an advocator of civil war in Syria, but this is what the regime wants us all to believe to stay in power. And please excuse me for not believing anything this regime says, I have my reasons you see. In any case, things *have* got worse since our last conversation. Let’s not forget the atrocities of the Syrian regime either, which were more than just words. I’ll stop right here…
When you say that one should meet the regime half way, isn’t that what Michel Kilo did for many years – Some even accused him of being too soft on the regime. He did meet them half way, look were he ended up. His arrest was a warning to all Syrians, it has a profound warning behind it, since Bashar supported it even though he always used to show off on TV that he had opposition (meaning Michel), but then he turned against him when it suited him. The same happened to the Damascus spring lot. They were very civil and met the regime half way. Look what happened to them. This regime doesn’t understand the word civil. They react to a bullet by bombs and to words by beatings and jailing.
Thanks to George (Bush) and Bashar who have made sure that there is no real or credible opposition in our region let alone Syria. That’s where I really disagree with you or anyone who attacks the notion of opposition. Of course there is no credible opposition, they are all in jail if not dead and others wouldn’t dare utter a word even if it’s for the good of the country anymore.
While we don’t have a choice for having Bashar for another 7 years, but I do have a choice that I will always voice my opinion in opposition to their atrocities. At least, I refuse to accept the rhetoric of the Syrian regime and more importantly their blatant belligerence against our good people.
When you say there are no alternative solutions, when the Syrian regime stops the atrocities against its own citizens (unlikely) then there’ll be many solutions, otherwise it will not happen. The regime reacts with contempt against our people when they feel threatened or strong and there’s no end to this behaviour in sight.Why should they loose power?don’t blame me for thinking that the only way this regime understands is force. Look how they were kicked out of Lebanon like dogs. They humiliated Syria, they couldn’t have used an ounce of brain power (I know it’s difficult for them) and realised that it’s time to go, and keep relations good between the two neighbours who have a lot in common. We had colonial powers who kept excellent relationships to this day with the countries they colonised, but for the Syrian regime, this is incomprehensible. It’s better to commit atrocities, overstay their welcome then expect everyone to be on their side. This alone explains what kind of people make up this defunct regime. When the regime stops the atrocities, (killing, stealing, jailing …) then things will change. However, they won’t allow this to happen. And
Meanwhile, am I supposed to listen to you and wait indefinitely while the best Syrians are rotting in medieval prisons in horrible conditions?
Having said that, the Syrian regime is showing its true colours to a whole new generation and the way their plans are going will ensure they will not be able to continue in this manner. They might be feeling strong now because of a couple of foreign visits (scraping the barrel or what) but this is transitory. Their economic direction alone will cause them problems. The very system they used to rob the country will work against them.
I don’t trust the regime and their backward cronies who are too scared to voice an opinion and are just there as yes half men – I knew I could one day find a more appropriate use for this instead of calling all Arab leaders half men on public television. What travesty…
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