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Originally Posted by Downthestretch55
Somer,
Yes, he did provide money to suicide bombers. He also took all the weapons the US could provide when he ws involved in the war with Iran. This is very well documented. The US also supported the Shah. Remember him?
That alone antagonized many in the mideast.
As far as ties to Syria by Saddam, I know of no documentation.
If Genuine Risk or KYRose are interested, here's an interesting view:
http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0911-32.htm
Seems to me that people wish to cling to their beliefs, even when facts are presented.
Here come the bashers.
All I can say is read it, dispute it. Don't attack me.
Present facts that contradict those stated in the article, if you can.
The world is in a state of chaos and hatred.
I did not create these circumstaces. I only report them.
Good night and good luck.
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Well, the clearest "evidence" of his Syrian ties to me is the fact that his family took refuge there. I think with Syria on his border, it makes sense that he would cultivate a relationship. The Shah was a dictator but highly secular and pro-western, he had turned Iran into a progressive culture where women were treated equally and there was reason for optimism, he was also brutal and unyielding to those who disagreed with his rule (hense the label of dictator), I think it was understandable that the US supported him, but obviously, in retrospect, a bad idea OR...we should have gone all the way and stopped that religious zealot from taking power. This was an example of not having a long term policy with spelled-out objectives in the region. Same for arming Saddam later when he fought Iran...you simply can't be all things to all people and we are paying a heavy price now!