Clinton’s Aid … a Murderous Partnership
Published in Al-Thawra
(Syria) on 30 September 2012
by Ali Qassem (link to original)
The U.S. Secretary of State can appropriate supplies and aid as she wants. The U.S. is in the position to manipulate descriptions of the use of its foreign aid, but they are not in the position to change the fact that direct aid contributions by the U.S. have lead to the death of Syrians.
U.S. aid, whether non-combat or non-military or whatever you want to call it, will not contribute to stopping Syrian bloodshed, and it will not alleviate Syrian suffering. In fact, the increase of aid will give the terrorists, killers and mercenaries more encouragement to commit to what they were unable to do in the past – or at least complete what began with the massacres.
The U.S. Secretary of State‘s role in talking about this aid is similar to the U.S.’s role in all aspects of what is happening in Syria. The timing of this new move to increase aid cannot be ignored in relation to U.S. foreign policy. In no way can a sane person mistake or misunderstand the U.S.’s goals and objectives in Syria.
This move comes at a time when financiers, sponsors and supporters are not hiding from their erratic turmoil, which has reached those insurgents who are an increasing burden politically, economically, in the media, and diplomatically.
The U.S.’s actions are mostly incomprehensible and thus difficult to digest. However, they appear to find their source in an obvious partnership. Their move follows a fragmentation that injured the mercenaries and their supporting parties, although it’s certain that the aid is not of the same value as the machine money which has been pumped in from the generous Gulf region. Likewise, it does not set a record when compared to what has been seen from European funds and others. Yet the announcement of the offer is not without serious significance, not because of the amount of assistance, but because of the political and multifaceted messages it carries.
No one argues the central role of intelligence and the operational role of the United States in the global war against Syria, just as no one discusses the central decision to increase aid. Washington simply keeps track of such fragments and interacts with regions on different levels.
However, at the same time, and unlike before, after today no one can exonerate the U.S. from having a hand in Syrian bloodshed.
In the past, sanctions and penalties on the Syrian people were unjust, causing citizens to fight for their livelihoods indirectly. The last move represents the U.S.’s participation in the murder of Syrians by supporting insurgents, terrorists and mercenaries directly. After such American “generosity,” it is normal to see lines of financiers and supporters trickle out for the sake of American interest. These groups respond to expressed and unexpressed desires. They implement the contingencies of the U.S.’s message, which delivers the green light and includes financial support.
What is certain is that there is no difference between those who support terrorists, insurgents and mercenaries with money, arms, or even politically, in the media, or by harboring and caring for them, and those who stand behind them. No matter what the form of assistance may be, the U.S. is a partner in the war and aggression against Syrian principle and authenticity.
It is also certain that U.S. aid, whether for combat, communications equipment or training (as was claimed) should be considered equally, as such a supply of lethal aid insures the U.S.’s partners and their tools in the area. The recipients only need the Obama administration to provide the anticipated green light, thereby lifting any embarrassment they may be faced with, allowing Clinton’s aid to become a partner in the killing and bloodshed.
Mrs. Clinton can justify U.S. maneuvering and claim whatever the U.S. wants. She may fool the whole world with those claims – but she will not be able to pass it off to the Syrians. Ironically, as the aid was all aimed at Syrian murderers, mercenaries and militants, it will help these groups whether or not the aid itself is technically of the combat or non-combat sort. There is no difference. This is their single crime. This is the rule of law. More importantly, it allows the Syrians to be convicted for all their actions, including those perpetrated by the U.S., including how much Syrian blood has stained her hands.
U.S. aid, whether non-combat or non-military or whatever you want to call it, will not contribute to stopping Syrian bloodshed, and it will not alleviate Syrian suffering. In fact, the increase of aid will give the terrorists, killers and mercenaries more encouragement to commit to what they were unable to do in the past – or at least complete what began with the massacres.
The U.S. Secretary of State‘s role in talking about this aid is similar to the U.S.’s role in all aspects of what is happening in Syria. The timing of this new move to increase aid cannot be ignored in relation to U.S. foreign policy. In no way can a sane person mistake or misunderstand the U.S.’s goals and objectives in Syria.
This move comes at a time when financiers, sponsors and supporters are not hiding from their erratic turmoil, which has reached those insurgents who are an increasing burden politically, economically, in the media, and diplomatically.
The U.S.’s actions are mostly incomprehensible and thus difficult to digest. However, they appear to find their source in an obvious partnership. Their move follows a fragmentation that injured the mercenaries and their supporting parties, although it’s certain that the aid is not of the same value as the machine money which has been pumped in from the generous Gulf region. Likewise, it does not set a record when compared to what has been seen from European funds and others. Yet the announcement of the offer is not without serious significance, not because of the amount of assistance, but because of the political and multifaceted messages it carries.
No one argues the central role of intelligence and the operational role of the United States in the global war against Syria, just as no one discusses the central decision to increase aid. Washington simply keeps track of such fragments and interacts with regions on different levels.
However, at the same time, and unlike before, after today no one can exonerate the U.S. from having a hand in Syrian bloodshed.
In the past, sanctions and penalties on the Syrian people were unjust, causing citizens to fight for their livelihoods indirectly. The last move represents the U.S.’s participation in the murder of Syrians by supporting insurgents, terrorists and mercenaries directly. After such American “generosity,” it is normal to see lines of financiers and supporters trickle out for the sake of American interest. These groups respond to expressed and unexpressed desires. They implement the contingencies of the U.S.’s message, which delivers the green light and includes financial support.
What is certain is that there is no difference between those who support terrorists, insurgents and mercenaries with money, arms, or even politically, in the media, or by harboring and caring for them, and those who stand behind them. No matter what the form of assistance may be, the U.S. is a partner in the war and aggression against Syrian principle and authenticity.
It is also certain that U.S. aid, whether for combat, communications equipment or training (as was claimed) should be considered equally, as such a supply of lethal aid insures the U.S.’s partners and their tools in the area. The recipients only need the Obama administration to provide the anticipated green light, thereby lifting any embarrassment they may be faced with, allowing Clinton’s aid to become a partner in the killing and bloodshed.
Mrs. Clinton can justify U.S. maneuvering and claim whatever the U.S. wants. She may fool the whole world with those claims – but she will not be able to pass it off to the Syrians. Ironically, as the aid was all aimed at Syrian murderers, mercenaries and militants, it will help these groups whether or not the aid itself is technically of the combat or non-combat sort. There is no difference. This is their single crime. This is the rule of law. More importantly, it allows the Syrians to be convicted for all their actions, including those perpetrated by the U.S., including how much Syrian blood has stained her hands.