Morgan.

I like this post and don’t wish to attack or detract from it.

“Got” and “planning to get” are two different things.

Going through your list. Putin has “got” a sea port and an airfield in Syria, which he may not be able to keep on to. The rest he is planning to get. Erm, big deal. How many ports and airfields, Oil and gas pipelines have UK got…[Read more]

Finally, thankyou.

Good post Ge.

Yes Tartus is what I believe is in this for Putin. Although the long term stability of Syria could jeopardise his plans. He has no guarantees of Assad’s leadership, or of the next regime, or the next regimes to be Pro-Putin. It’s a very volatile and delicate situation at the moment.

A much safer bet is the UK…[Read more]

Really? Ever heard of the Persian Empire in history? The middle east was part of that.

I asked earlier for a definition of the middle east. Iran is arguably West Asia or part of the middle east. As part of the middle east, it will have an influence.

Iran’s influence is limited. As the home of Shia, and not Sunni, not all of the middle east are…[Read more]

Really? Ever heard of the Persian Empire in history? The middle east was part of that.

I asked earlier for a definition of the middle east. Iran is arguably West Asia or part of the middle east. As part of the middle east, it will have an influence.

Iran’s influence is limited. As the home of Shia, and not Sunni, not all of the middle east are…[Read more]

I didn’t get my history wrong at all. This is what I wrote,
“Erm you’re about a century too late. Balfour Agreement. The middle east was sliced up a long time ago.”

What part of that is wrong?

Balfour Declaration 1917. That’s “about a century ago” isnt it ?
Sykes–Picot Agreement 1916. That’s about a century ago isn’t?

I mentioned the Bal…[Read more]

I agree this is a good topic, and I shall try to bring it back on track.

I’ve read back and I think where it went a bit off track was with this post.

Can we get back on track from here?

Yes someone please explain to me. As I’ve lost it from this point. We digressed over semantics, and never picked it up again.

the key sentence is here,

I’m…[Read more]

Why do you wish to pick fault with me? rather than pick fault with my arguments and writings?

Have I got  personal towards you?

😍

Can you not have adult debate without swipes? because I disagree with you?

grow up x

Why do you wish to pick fault with me? rather than pick fault with my arguments and writings?

Have I got  personal towards you?

😍

Such as?

I reject that. I haven’t left the topic of bombs in Syria any more than you have.

Well, you’ve hit a brick wall with your car in this question. Something tells me you wont be answering this one anytime soon x

Well, you’ve hit a brick wall with your car in this question. Something tells me you wont be answering this one anytime soon x

I haven’t dismissed any history, sorry, you are mistaken x

That doesn’t sound like me. I’m not sure what you mean. There must be a misunderstanding. Please quote me x

Do explain, what is it that Putin has “got”?

Im sorry if my argumentation skills are lacking, and not to your liking. Nonetheless, my points remain unchallenged x

Maybe try challenging my points rather than my methods of argumentation?

Ad hominems.

From where I’m sat, they have “got” FA. They are TRYING to help a mate out in Assad, but his position looks quite untenable and fragile and has done for years now, wouldn’t you agree? If, as is very possible Assad doesn’t survive this Syrian war, what will Putin have then?

Take the above before you start on this:

Maybe Assad will win, and…[Read more]

From where I’m sat, they have “got” FA. They are TRYING to help a mate out in Assad, but his position looks quite untenable and fragile and has done for years now, wouldn’t you agree? If, as is very possible Assad doesn’t survive this Syrian war, what will Putin have then?

Take the above before you start on this:

Maybe Assad will win, and…[Read more]

From where I’m sat, they have “got” FA. They are TRYING to help a mate out in Assad, but his position looks quite untenable and fragile and has done for years now, wouldn’t you agree? If, as is very possible Assad doesn’t survive this Syrian war, what will Putin have then?