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I can easily tell which side you're on, but you missed some pertinent information. Iran is also fighting in Yemen (by proxy) and has been directly supporting t

by Cyph0n 9y ago

I can easily tell which side you're on, but you missed some pertinent information. Iran is also fighting in Yemen (by proxy) and has been directly supporting the Assad regime, one of the most brutal dictatorships the Middle East has ever seen.

baursak 9y ago
Saudis have been directly supporting Al Qaeda and its off-shoots like Nusra, the guys who cut off people's heads on camera. Oh wait, Saudis actually chop off people's heads regularly themselves. What's your point?
- Cyph0n 9y ago
  You think I'm a fan on Saudi? My point is that OP noted that Saudi is waging war in Yemen but failed to do the same with Iran. It was an uneven comparison.
notyourday 9y ago
When two street gangs fight each other to the death for control of a territory, those that are not in that territory are better off staying away, not deciding that one likes a specific gang more and start helping it.
mythrwy 9y ago
Assad isn't even close to "one of the most brutal dictators" the Middle East has ever seen. That's a ridiculous statement to make and reeks of propaganda. The Iranians are supporting him though and since our strategic interests are not aligned we get the propaganda. (Not to suggest Assad isn't somewhat brutal, but there is a history of history of brutality in the area stretching back to the beginning of civilization and Western/Turkish effort in modern times haven't been kindly either so lets don't get all carried away with nonsense.).
- Cyph0n 9y ago
  I'm from Tunisia and spent a lot of time in the UAE, so I'd like to think I know a bit about the Middle East and its history. "Not even close"? Are you serious? Do you have a list of the most brutal dictators at hand by any chance? Heck, Hafez is definitely on that list alongside his son. The Assad family has been renowned for its brutality and torture program, ever since the 80s.
  - mythrwy 9y ago
    How nice to know about your birth place. Assad still isn't one of "the most brutal dictators the Mideast has ever seen" and that is still is an absolutely ludicrous statement. From the Assyrians to the Arabs to the Mongols to the Turks right up until Saddam, Assad isn't even close.
    - Cyph0n 9y ago
      Edit: Wrote out a reply, but now I feel like it's a waste of time. Have a good one.
      - mythrwy 9y ago
        You as well. Probably we have to agree to disagree on this one. Assad being one of the most brutal dictators between Iraq and Turkey within the last 20 years I'd probably agree with.

by Cyph0n 9y ago

baursak 9y ago

Saudis have been directly supporting Al Qaeda and its off-shoots like Nusra, the guys who cut off people's heads on camera. Oh wait, Saudis actually chop off people's heads regularly themselves. What's your point?

Cyph0n 9y ago
You think I'm a fan on Saudi? My point is that OP noted that Saudi is waging war in Yemen but failed to do the same with Iran. It was an uneven comparison.

notyourday 9y ago

When two street gangs fight each other to the death for control of a territory, those that are not in that territory are better off staying away, not deciding that one likes a specific gang more and start helping it.

mythrwy 9y ago

Assad isn't even close to "one of the most brutal dictators" the Middle East has ever seen. That's a ridiculous statement to make and reeks of propaganda. The Iranians are supporting him though and since our strategic interests are not aligned we get the propaganda. (Not to suggest Assad isn't somewhat brutal, but there is a history of history of brutality in the area stretching back to the beginning of civilization and Western/Turkish effort in modern times haven't been kindly either so lets don't get all carried away with nonsense.).

Cyph0n 9y ago
I'm from Tunisia and spent a lot of time in the UAE, so I'd like to think I know a bit about the Middle East and its history. "Not even close"? Are you serious? Do you have a list of the most brutal dictators at hand by any chance? Heck, Hafez is definitely on that list alongside his son. The Assad family has been renowned for its brutality and torture program, ever since the 80s.
- mythrwy 9y ago
  How nice to know about your birth place. Assad still isn't one of "the most brutal dictators the Mideast has ever seen" and that is still is an absolutely ludicrous statement. From the Assyrians to the Arabs to the Mongols to the Turks right up until Saddam, Assad isn't even close.
  - Cyph0n 9y ago
    Edit: Wrote out a reply, but now I feel like it's a waste of time. Have a good one.
    - mythrwy 9y ago
      You as well. Probably we have to agree to disagree on this one. Assad being one of the most brutal dictators between Iraq and Turkey within the last 20 years I'd probably agree with.