Category Archives: War in SW Asia / Middle East

Is Donald Trump riding the “9/11 thruther” train?

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Fred Stiening

With the law passed by the Republican Congress to allow the 9/11 complicity lawsuit against the Saudi government, evidence is piling up of direct Saudi government involvement in 9/11 The NY Post carries a report detailing evidence gathered by the … Continue reading →

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The other war in the Middle East

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Fred Stiening

Following Donald Trump’s speech about Afghanistan, I mentioned to Mrs. Stiening that we haven’t heard much about Yemen recently. Now we have. The US backed Saudi effort to destroy resistance to Saudi interference in Yemen is two years old now. … Continue reading →

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Bombs away!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Fred Stiening

The cruise missiles crater the runway in Syria, right out of a Tom Clancy novel. Your move, Russia. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/the-main-question-after-any-strikes-on-syria-how-does-russia-respond/2017/04/06 It can’t be a coincidence that Chinese President Xi Chinping is in Florida to talk with President Trump. Unlike Barack Obama, … Continue reading →

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US military sends B52s to Korea, troops to fight ISIS

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Fred Stiening

Hold on tight B1, B52s to South Korea 82nd airborne “boots on the ground” in Kuwait

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Just when you thought the world would end…

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Fred Stiening

We have a new candidate for how – nuclear war between Pakistan and India. The Sun Kashmir is a god awful hellhole. It is disputed territory in between India and Pakistan, keeping in mind that before 1947, Pakistan was part … Continue reading →

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Wednesday is 9/11 retribution day

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Congress is set to adjourn this week and not return until after the election. President Obama has officially vetoed the bill allowing lawsuits by families of 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia for its role in funding … Continue reading →

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Tanks from Turkey cross into Syria

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Fred Stiening

CNN Things can’t possibly get more confusing or dangerous. Turkey says they did it to go after Kurdish fighters backed by the US to “get ISIL” – or is it to overthrow President Assad? Or to kill ISIS? In recent … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia threatens United States with economic war

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Fred Stiening

NY times If Congress orders the declassication of the 28 pages of the 9/11 report detailing Saudi Royal family members in the planning and funding of the attack on the World Trade Center, the Saudi government pledges to dump all … Continue reading →

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Suez in 1956

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Fred Stiening

It’s pretty inconceivable after watching last night’s Republican debate with Hugh Hewitt’s attempt to attack Trump over his alleged “neutrality” on the Israeli / Palestinian problem, and Marco Rubio’s assertion that Gaza is “Israeli land”…. but… After Egypt nationalized the … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia and Turkey ready for war with Russia

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Fred Stiening

https://www.rt.com/news/332454-saudi-arabia-big-drills/ Saudi Arabia has moved aircraft to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, near the border with Syria. Saudi Arabia has stated clearly this is to topple Assad. In the event of a shooting war, Turkey has a lot of vulnerabilities, … Continue reading →

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