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Welcome to the New Syria

By Michael Collins

The assault on Damascus by Syrian rebels and terrorist murder of the Syrian Defense Minister occurred just as the Red Cross announced that the fighting in Syria was officially a civil war. This is an odd reward system for military action by the Free Syria Army. Commit enough acts of violence and you’re rewarded with special protections that apply in times of war. (Image)

The rebel Free Syria Army attacks cities and villages, disrupts the Syrian economy, and is in the business of suicide bombing. It has the material and diplomatic support of Saudi Arabia and the other oil oligarchies plus the big guns in NATO. So-called Syrian experts supporting the carnage are amply funded by United States sponsored nongovernment organizations.

Rebel cheerleader Hillary Clinton spans the globe to “build pressure against the Syrian regime,” to “end” it, her exact words. She seeks punishment for who disagree, China and Russia.

It’s hard to tell how the latest regime change project will come out. The real Syrian Army seems to win every engagement. China and Russia support the Assad government. At the same time, despite strong public opposition to any intervention, the Obama government is pushing hard to force Assad out of power. NATO and the Saudis seem unwavering. Read the rest of this entry »

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Springtime for Neocons, Egypt’s Government Jacks Medicine Prices Way Up

Michael Collins

Newly elected Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi announced that medicine prices would be pegged to those on the international market. This will increase costs significantly since pharmaceuticals are currently subsidized due to Egypt’s very low per capita income ($6,300 in 2011). (Image: idea_hampster)

Egypt had its first presidential election since Tahrir Square demonstrations that ousted President Hosni Mubarak. Turnout was miserable. By the time voters got to the polls, the top two candidates were removed from the ballot. The winner, Morsi, polled last in the field of five before Egypt’s judiciary pruned the ballot. He ended up winning the election.by around 2 points. Morsi’s only remaining opponent, Ahmed Shafiq, had been an official in the Mubarak government.

President Morsi is setting a recognizable tone since his election. His first state visit was to Saudi Arabia. Now this. You would think he was auditioning for a seat on the Carlyle Group’s board.

In Brief: Worries over new Egyptian policy on medicines
Health Ministry to link medicine costs to prices abroad  Read the rest of this entry »

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