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Who bombed that hospital in Syria today (Original Post) malaise Apr 2016 OP
They are pushing that the Syrian Regime is responsible AuntPatsy Apr 2016 #1
A Doctors without Borders hospital malaise Apr 2016 #2
I agree AuntPatsy Apr 2016 #10
Why sharp_stick Apr 2016 #18
Why? leftynyc Apr 2016 #27
Same people who bombed the MSF hospital in Afghanistan? KamaAina Apr 2016 #3
We don't know malaise Apr 2016 #4
Cui Bono yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #5
What about malaise Apr 2016 #6
Maybe.. I always look to the good ol' USA first :) yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #7
Why Israel? They are not routinely dropping bombs on Syria. nt hack89 Apr 2016 #8
Israel? leftynyc Apr 2016 #12
O brother yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #16
Got a problem with my post? leftynyc Apr 2016 #19
Cui Bono yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #22
I already answered leftynyc Apr 2016 #23
It's idiotic sharp_stick Apr 2016 #17
But nobody mentions Iran leftynyc Apr 2016 #20
HRC " Iran is the greatest threat the U.S." She likes bombing things. bahrbearian Apr 2016 #39
I always thought that Israel and Saudi Arabia were our biggest threat. LiberalArkie Apr 2016 #40
Now they are campaign contributors. bahrbearian Apr 2016 #47
WTF does that have to do leftynyc Apr 2016 #45
Yes. This 'blame the West' attitude is getting old. Albertoo Apr 2016 #36
"cui bono?" gives the answer "the Syrian government" muriel_volestrangler Apr 2016 #43
What is this - some sick competition to see who can bomb the most hospitals? Skwmom Apr 2016 #9
Have been staring at your post for 10 minutes trying to find the right words to reply. redwitch Apr 2016 #11
There are none malaise Apr 2016 #21
there are no words.. mountain grammy Apr 2016 #48
Good question democrank Apr 2016 #13
That area has S-300s up the wazoo MowCowWhoHow III Apr 2016 #14
Of course leftynyc Apr 2016 #24
E Pluribus non sequitur yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #25
Please stop embarassing yourself MowCowWhoHow III Apr 2016 #26
S-300 is surface-to air or surface-to-ship yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #28
wikipedia only pretends to be your friend MowCowWhoHow III Apr 2016 #29
awesome!!! yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #30
They're like freeking children leftynyc Apr 2016 #32
Those words are wisdom. WOW!!!!!! yourpaljoey Apr 2016 #34
Yawn leftynyc Apr 2016 #44
From someone who leftynyc Apr 2016 #31
Because goof-ups are the exclusive province of the US and its allies? Albertoo Apr 2016 #37
Yes, but who wants Russia to gain more power on the world scene? Igel Apr 2016 #46
The world has gone insane Fairgo Apr 2016 #15
I just got this in an email: polly7 Apr 2016 #33
Russia, obviously... Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #35
Local sources blamed Syrian or Russian war planes. (BBC) Albertoo Apr 2016 #38
Ah, I'll take a stab at it... ReRe Apr 2016 #41
Whoever selected the target knew what it was. The hospital stands above the neighborhood Ford_Prefect Apr 2016 #42

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
18. Why
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:07 PM
Apr 2016

Assad has no qualms about doing something like that, especially with Putin holding his hand now.

malaise

(268,998 posts)
4. We don't know
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 03:52 PM
Apr 2016

DO we.

Word is that the Commander who authorized the one in Afghanistan is about to be fired

yourpaljoey

(2,166 posts)
5. Cui Bono
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 03:52 PM
Apr 2016

1. Israel
2. USA
3. Saud
4. Turkey
5. ... Satan

Russia is far too smart to bomb
the MSF. Makes no sense.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
12. Israel?
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 03:59 PM
Apr 2016

Russia doesn't make sense (to you) but Israel does? This place sickens me sometimes. Even your question is sickening - NOBODY benefits from this.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
19. Got a problem with my post?
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:10 PM
Apr 2016

Then refute it because you're "o brother" only tells me you have zero argument to refute it. The idea that anyone benefits from blowing up a hospital is ridiculous. And those that are just willing to give Russia a pass - with Putin in charge - are so far gone it's stupid. Why didn't anyone tag Iran? It's not like they haven't sent money, troops, arms and whatever else the wretched assad family needed. And for the record, if anyone thinks I'm taking sides, bullshit to that - we should completely stay out of Syria - let al assad and isis fight it out - it's none of our business and frankly, I don't give a shit who wins that battle.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
20. But nobody mentions Iran
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:11 PM
Apr 2016

even when they've supplied, money, bodies, weapons and whatever else the assad regime needs.

LiberalArkie

(15,715 posts)
40. I always thought that Israel and Saudi Arabia were our biggest threat.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 06:01 PM
Apr 2016

Especially after the USS Liberty.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
45. WTF does that have to do
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:07 PM
Apr 2016

with this? Hillar has zero power at the moment in case you've forgotten. You hate Hillary so that makes Iran an innocent little kitten? That's insane. And blaming Israel is pathetic.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,316 posts)
43. "cui bono?" gives the answer "the Syrian government"
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 06:22 PM
Apr 2016

A hospital in rebel-held territory is most likely to be bombed by the forces fighting the rebels - ie Assad's government. They benefit from their opponents not getting medical care, and more civilians fleeing the area so they can attack the rebels more easily.

Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
9. What is this - some sick competition to see who can bomb the most hospitals?
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 03:55 PM
Apr 2016

God is this screwed up...

redwitch

(14,944 posts)
11. Have been staring at your post for 10 minutes trying to find the right words to reply.
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 03:58 PM
Apr 2016

I can't seem to find them.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
24. Of course
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:14 PM
Apr 2016

But it just HAS to be the US or Israel or one of the allies. Because russia and iran are meek, harmless little kittens. This place is sickening sometimes.

yourpaljoey

(2,166 posts)
25. E Pluribus non sequitur
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:17 PM
Apr 2016

With Russia on the rise, this makes no sense whatever.
Who wishes to damage Russia on the world scene?

yourpaljoey

(2,166 posts)
28. S-300 is surface-to air or surface-to-ship
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:26 PM
Apr 2016

Already dated technology in the Russian arsenal.
Please go back to sleep.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
32. They're like freeking children
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:35 PM
Apr 2016

Everybody didn't play along with their pathetic game of blaming the US, Israel or the west and they're lashing out with a temper tantrum. They're laughable.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
31. From someone who
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:34 PM
Apr 2016

wont consider Iran who has been sponsoring terrorism for decades, has given money, bodies, weapons and whatever else the assad regime needed. You just another who will blame the US, Israel or one of the allies just to deflect from the disgusting mullahs in iran. Pathetic.

 

Albertoo

(2,016 posts)
37. Because goof-ups are the exclusive province of the US and its allies?
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:58 PM
Apr 2016

Why does it sound as if the US was the empire of evil and Russia and Assad little saints?

Igel

(35,309 posts)
46. Yes, but who wants Russia to gain more power on the world scene?
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 07:29 PM
Apr 2016

Two sorts. Those who like Russia. And those who would be diminished by Russia's success.

Russia's denied the bombing, BTW.

Just as it denied having anything much to do with what happened in the Crimea. All the little pro-Russian lickspittles obsequiously mirrored the denial. They demanded not just proof, but proof beyond a reasonable doubt that it was Russians.

Until it those Russians there were awarded a commendation. Oops.

But then it was a glorious Russian victory over the forces of evil Jewish gay fascism. And to celebrate, there was a victory performance at which the Night Wolves brandishes torches as they danced in the form of a Nazi swastika.

I don't take Russian denial of bombing the hospital as proof they did. I merely regard it as pro forma. Russia might have done something bad. Therefore it's denied. If it didn't do it, I expect denial. If it did do it and it might hurt Russia's gaining more power on the world scene, I expect denial.

For example, it denied going into Turkish airspace. Except it did. Then the claim was that it didn't matter, the Turks were still unreasonable.

To Russia's denial in this case, I respond, blya.

Fairgo

(1,571 posts)
15. The world has gone insane
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:04 PM
Apr 2016

all values inverted, given over to power and gold. This is the shadow of the corporate throne.

polly7

(20,582 posts)
33. I just got this in an email:
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:40 PM
Apr 2016

Dear *,

VIDEO - http://www.msf.ca/notatarget

A few months ago, our hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, was attacked and destroyed by the United States military. Just this week, an MSF-supported hospital in Aleppo, Syria, was hit by airstrikes, killing patients and staff.

This must stop. On May 3, the United Nations Security Council will vote on a resolution intended to stop future attacks against hospitals, patients and civilians in war zones. We have closely followed the drafting of this resolution, and now we need your help with our social media campaign to make sure it will be as strong as possible.

Specifically, Doctors Without Borders wants to make sure that this resolution will:

Reaffirm all countries' existing obligations under international humanitarian law (IHL);
Reaffirm the protection of all patients and health workers, regardless of their background, and ensure the impartial provision of medical care in conflict zones, as per IHL
Establish effective independent investigations to report attacks on medical facilities and hold accountable those who carry them out.



What can you do to help?

1. Watch and share our video.

2. Use the hashtag #NotATarget on Twitter & Share on Facebook

3. Sign up for our Thunderclap. We need at least 500 people to sign up before May 2nd.

4. Change your social media profile image in solidarity: Twitter & Facebook

5. Take a photo of yourself and share the photo on your social media: Print off one of our #NotATarget pictograms and hold it up for your camera. Share the image on social media with the hashtag #NotATarget.


I don't know what can help to stop these horrible, terrible attacks, but gladly pass along what they ask me to.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
35. Russia, obviously...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 04:55 PM
Apr 2016

We don't have any fuckin' bombers in Syria, nor are we fighting in Aleppo...

I'm not sure what the "crickets" comment is for, since the answer is pretty easy to find.

Besides, if this was a U.S. operation, everybody would be screaming about it...

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
41. Ah, I'll take a stab at it...
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 06:09 PM
Apr 2016

... It was probably those two pilots that made a nice cordial stop on that Lithuanian tarmac this morning for a photo op & tea, with their F-22s.

Ford_Prefect

(7,897 posts)
42. Whoever selected the target knew what it was. The hospital stands above the neighborhood
Thu Apr 28, 2016, 06:22 PM
Apr 2016

houses and apartments in its own compound. It could NOT have been selected or been hit by mistake.

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