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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
by 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 agoI'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 agoHow 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.