Comments on: Syria to allow IAEA inspectors

By: RMC1618

RMC1618 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:49:01 +0000

Assad notably remained very quiet after the Israelis committed an act of war against him, barely registering even the most perfunctory of protests. Nine months later, he has yet to retaliate for the attack, and has instead entered into indirect peace negotiations with the Israelis

He probably understood that retaliating would only bring him more grief, and aggression against Syria.

A refutation of American intelligence on nuclear programs might have the effect of weakening the case against Iran with the IAEA indirectly — or at least that may be what Tehran hopes.

wonderful, we agree, we both acknowledge that Iran dosen’t want to stir things up, and become even more demonized.

Clearly, Syria had something significant destroyed by Israel,

I disagree, in your opinion their silence convicts them, but not in mine.

if some guy punched me, you’re damn right i’d hit back, but if i knew that retaliating would only work against me, I probably woulden’t strike back. I think Syria understands this.

By: RMCS_USN

RMCS_USN — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:47:38 +0000

Maybe the U.N. weapons inspectors could accompany them and look for Saddam’s WMDs. Then, if they find them….
oh wait. Never mind…

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:41:22 +0000

Weren’t the North Koreans involved in this fiasco as well?

By: coffee260

coffee260 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:59:59 +0000

Syria to allow IAEA inspectors? The Mr. Magoo’s of weapons inspections?

Rather than see this as a sign of cooperation I’d suggest a hefty dose of skepticism.

I would not be surprised if these bad actors see the IAEA as more of a cover to build covert weapons under than a legitimate deterrent.

It seems that not until a nuclear test is conducted that these clueless buffoons realize they duped. Again!

By: irishspy

irishspy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:52:43 +0000

That’s what I love about the IAEA: always ready to play the tool.

By: Tinian

Tinian — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:14:43 +0000

Note to Staff:

Consider renaming this site “BDS Central”. It would be appropriate.

By: Syd B.

Syd B. — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:12:41 +0000

Anyone know the tech on the extent to which inspectors could determine previous structure use, nine months hence? According to the US report and clearly evident by the satellite shots, there has been serious clean-up activity of the site. If clarity on the non-nuclear aspect was really their desire, why wasn’t the invite to the UN extended as soon as the rumors started, which was while the earth was still smoldering.

By: Dr.Cwac.Cwac

Dr.Cwac.Cwac — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:11:24 +0000

Great! I’ve always wanted to see Bashar Assad’s “Shuck & Jive” tap dance routine. Do you think it will mimic Saddam’s?

It really doesn’t matter. Mohammed ElBaradei, the stooge that he is, will say that nothing suspicious was found and the Syrians are in full compliance. Broken record, folks.

By: Starlink

Starlink — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:03:08 +0000

Syria aside, Iran will become a nuclear power under Bush’s watch.

By: x-wing

x-wing — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:31:08 +0000

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s fact-finding mission is expected to take place from June 22 to 24.

The U.N. could save alot of money and just blame it on Israel. You just know they’re gonna anyway.

By: benrand

benrand — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:25:45 +0000

What about the IKEA inspectors? Can they also get in?

By: aunursa

aunursa — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:14:45 +0000

The time for a UN inspection would have been last September.

By: Indy Conservative

Indy Conservative — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:39:15 +0000

Too bad Bush don’t have enough time to prepare for invading Syria.

Oh wait, he didn’t have time for Iraq.

He can do it before November!!

Yeahhhhhhh Baby!!