Assad Honors Syria’s Army

Stephen Lendman

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[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t represents the land component of Syria’s armed forces – its dominant military branch engaged in a heroic struggle against US and Israeli imperialism. Its origin dates from post-WW I – its modern incarnation since 1945. On July 31, Assad honored it on the 70th anniversary of its founding.

He expressed thanks for over four years of heroically defending the Syrian people and homeland against US recruited, armed, funded, trained and directed death squads sent cross-border to commit horrendous atrocities – to destabilize and topple his government, to continue endless violence and chaos.

“Because you embodied an example in defending the homeland and preserving the integrity of its people, the Syrian people have stood side by side with you to repulse the aggressors and to express their pride in you,” Assad said.

He paid tribute to soldiers lost in battle, defending their homeland. He noted “every single drop of blood spilled to protect precious Syria. For all you have given and continue to give, we salute you.”

Syrian soldiers celebrate after recapturing rebel-held town. (AFP)

Last week, Syrian UN envoy Bashar al-Jaafari called “fighting terrorism (a) necessary priority for Syria.” Damascus wants a “peaceful solution and settlement, to put an end to the terrorists flowing into Syria through controlling Syrian Turkish borders, and to pressure Israel to stop supporting terrorists on the Golan front.”

On Sunday, Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad said no solution for his country is possible without combating and defeating terrorism – largely foreign imported elements causing immense hardships and misery for millions of Syrians.

Its military doesn’t fight its own people. It enjoys widespread popular support despite Western and regional claims otherwise. It’s the glue holding the country together despite territory lost to terrorists benefitting from US, UK and Canadian air support. One soldier explained it this way, saying:

Syrians “love the army…And when we liberate them, they are very happy. They go out from their homes…It’s just like standing in a stadium or something and you score a goal and everyone is cheering you…”

“Its so great and you feel great and honorable when people…come outside to cheer you…They throw flowers at you. They give you bread. They give you water.

They are poor people and still they give…That’s Syrian style. I want to tell you this. Every time the (so-called) ‘Free Army’ liberates someplace…no people cheer (them) on streets. They stay in their houses. They are afraid. They don’t go out.”

The battle for Syria’s soul continues. Washington wants its independent government replaced. Israel wants a regional rival removed, Iran kept isolated and its sovereignty eliminated by color revolution or war. Imperial ruthlessness works this way.

[box] Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. His new book as editor and contributor is titled “Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III.” http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanIII.html
Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com.[/box]

FACT TO REMEMBER:
IF THE WESTERN MEDIA HAD ITS PRIORITIES IN ORDER AND ACTUALLY INFORMED, EDUCATED AND UPLIFTED THE MASSES INSTEAD OF SHILLING FOR A GLOBAL EMPIRE OF ENDLESS WARS, OUTRAGEOUS ECONOMIC INEQUALITY, AND DEEPENING DEVASTATION OF NATURE AND THE ANIMAL WORLD, HORRORS LIKE THESE WOULD HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED MANY YEARS, PERHAPS DECADES AGO. EVERY SINGLE DAY SOCIAL BACKWARDNESS COLLECTS ITS OWN INNUMERABLE VICTIMS.

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Planet Peace

August 4, 2015 10:49 am

At last a site, where one can find genuine updates about Syria.. Just read today that BO has given the okay to start bombing Syria’s armed forces (SAA) — what a psycho he is. Just hope behind the scenes there’s ongoing support for Bashar Al Assad and his brave men and people.
Its the global principle of what’s fair and just — virtually reflecting the integrity of mankind, one can almost say, what is at stake here and must be defended to beat the evil ones…

August 4, 2015 11:20 am

Here is the link to: Obama Authorizes Airstrikes on Assad Troups

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article42541.htm

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