Gruesome execution video raises concerns about Syria rebels

Should we be surprised?? Assad's soldiers have been killing, raping, torturing for how long?? Now them tables be turning and I as again, should anyone be surprised that those oppressed by the Assad regime are out for revenge?? Sure it is not pretty, it is not nice to see this kind of violence, but it is a WAR! This is what wars boil down to, killing others.

There are no excuses for this type of sick behavior on the part of the rebels.

as the insurgents become better armed

By whom? The countries that armed these sickos are partly responsible for this atrocity.

even suggesting the U.S. would handpick some of the candidates.

I said from the beginning that the US was intent on installing a puppet government. And here it is directly from the horse's mouth. Hillary wants to personally select Assad's replacement. That's a strange form of democracy, whereby one country selects leaders of another.

Rebels have also targeted civilians, setting off car bombs near mosques, restaurants and government offices.

This is called terrorism.

Whoever is supporting, arming and financing these rebels is guilty of aiding and abetting terrorists. And Turkey is guilty of harboring terrorists.

"Gruesome execution video raises concerns about Syria rebels "

Concerns? From the very beginning no one outside the media had any doubt as to the quality of these "rebels". This is only about one thing: stabilizing influence and power of USA/Israel in the near east. AND, of course Syria is needed, because it will make the next war easier, the one against Iran, for Mr Nobel Peaceprize Winner.

@Never Submit Your idea of democracy is outdated. For a few decades we have been living a post-democratic world. Coulin Crouch's book written in 2000 has been standard at european universities for years:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-democracy

"Concerns? From the very beginning no one outside the media had any doubt as to the quality of these "rebels". This is only about one thing: stabilizing influence and power of USA/Israel in the near east. AND, of course Syria is needed, because it will make the next war easier, the one against Iran, for Mr Nobel Peaceprize Winner"

So the US has a controlling influence over Syrian rebels? Really?

Such a body could also help persuade Assad backers Russia and China "that change is necessary" and that Syria's opposition has a better plan for the country than the regime, she said.

Aside from the fact that the statement is simply a delusional projection about a phantom "opposition" that the US is going to piece together and spoon feed PR in a manner befitting the puppet master status they seek to acquire, it is a clear representation that the US thinks it has the right to impose upon the people in Syria a regime that is aligned with the interests of the ruling class gentry (they've done away with the aristocracy) of the USA/UK/France/Germany, not the people of Syria.

That belies a disposition informed by a bigoted aim of cultural hegemony, when in fact the culture of the West has been bankrupted by a corrupt propertied class of neo-corporatist sociopaths that are out to destroy culture wherever they can find it in order to demonstrate that it was inferior to their militant ignorance and consumerism.

Syria is being destroyed in the name of freedom for the opposition, in reality a group of criminals armed and trained by pseudo-Islamic Wahabi Sunnis and pseudo-Christian pseudo-modern countries of the West.

It could very well turn out that the backers of the rebels are shown to be more odious than Assad's critics accuse him of being.

Oh really, NOW something "raises concerns"???? People who bothered to read up on Syria and the Middle East have been warning about supporting these "freedom fighters" from the start.

Good grief, will our politicians and mainstream media ever wake up?

ElbudaMexicano:

" Should we be surprised?? Assad's soldiers have been killing, raping, torturing for how long?? "

Hook, line, and sinker. If you think the Muslim Brotherhood/Al Quaeda regime that would replace the Assad government would be more humane that the former, boy do you have a surprise coming.

Hint: Take a look at the Al Quaeda flag fluttering over the smoldering ruins of the US embassy in Bengazi. That`s who you are rooting for in Syria now.

ubikwit: t is a clear representation that the US thinks it has the right to impose upon the people in Syria a regime that is aligned with the interests of the ruling class gentry

Set all of that aside. This could turn into a dangerous situation not just for Syria but for everyone else, especially if the wrong people get their hands on the wrong weapons. Obviously there has to be some kind of concern and some kind of position that the US government is going to take. With zero participation and zero influence there is an information vacuum which is the worst possible position to be in. Are you upset that the US is going about it the wrong way, or is there no right way to be involved?

SuperLib:

" Obviously there has to be some kind of concern and some kind of position that the US government is going to take. With zero participation and zero influence there is an information vacuum "

The US government, alas IS involved in this. In supporting the "freedom fighters", aka Muslim Brotherhood / Al Quaeda. It seems they are resistant to learning.

Never Submit:

" Whoever is supporting, arming and financing these rebels is guilty of aiding and abetting terrorists. "

Yep, and you don´t need to look further to see who does that than at the current Potus. I wish I could say I am sure the other candidate is clearly different here, but alas that is not sure at all. Really tragic, this.

or is there no right way to be involved?

All the US has to do is use it's vast influence over Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar and tell them to stop the flow of money, weapons, ammunition and fighters into Syria and all this fighting and killing will stop within a week or so.

However it seems that the US is not interested in their being peace in Syria. It's pretty obvious that Hillary is intent on installing a new leader in Syria, regardless of the bloodshed or geopolitical risks.

Strangely it seems that Al Qaeda has become a convenient ally of the US in this war and Hillary seems to have no qualms in using them as a proxy in her little pet project to take over Syria.

SuperLib

I think that the West squandered the contact that had already been opened with Assad during the Obama administration, the contacts with the UK related to both his and his wife's education, and the former friendly family relations between Assad and the president of Turkey.

Sine they chose not to engage him in a manner that would help smooth a transition in a society with a delicate balance of ethnicities and religions to a more equitable democratic system that preserved the rights of all and prevented the pre-existing conflict between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Assads to become prominent, the situation is nearly untenable. It is already a dangerous situation for countries like Jordan and Lebanon.

I agree with you about the chemical weapons, etc. but I doubt that those are in danger. I would imagine that Assad has those strategically safeguarded.

What I would like to see is the West move closer to the position of China and, yes, Russia. I don't think that they have been unreasonable, as pushing for the goal of regime change is not even legal. And there is the situation in Bahrain, too.

Imagine putting yourself in the rebel's shoes, I guess its hard for somebody to be patient when they finally get their hand on the members of the group who has killed his/her close friends/family relatives/mom/dad/granpa/granma/brother/sister/son/daughter/BABY. Law in many countries normaly subject people who commit murder by sentencing to death/life imprisonment till death. The rebels dont have the facility nor capital to keep the murderers for life imprisonment as well. In Islam theres a law about caring for the captured enemy during war, but there is also law for murder, i.e. life for life (correct me if im wrong). I hope all the oppositions unite under one banner and prove they are reliable and accountable for whatever decision and action they made.

War is hell.

@koios

What evidence do you have that any of the captured Syrian conscripts were involved in death of babies as you claim?

The Geneva convention is very clear in these matters. POWs are to be treated humanely and with decency.

I'm sorry but I can't see how the summary execution of prisoners can be condoned or justified.

War is hell.

Agreed, so let's tell Saudi Arabia and Qatar to stop funding this war and let's tell Turkey to stop harboring the instigators of this war.

There was no war until these three countries instigated and financed an insurrection in Syria.

ubikwit: Sine they chose not to engage him in a manner that would help smooth a transition in a society with a delicate balance of ethnicities and religions to a more equitable democratic system that preserved the rights of all and prevented the pre-existing conflict between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Assads to become prominent, the situation is nearly untenable. It is already a dangerous situation for countries like Jordan and Lebanon.

The real fighting started after Assad fired on protesters. It's difficult to see why someone who does that would be interested in a smooth transition to a more equitable democratic system. Not impossible, but difficult. Who knows what really went on behind closed doors in the beginning stages. The West has worked with Assad for a long time. I think his rush to stop the uprisings with violence created the chaos that took control out of his hands.

The Create Instability Agency has been hard at work in each of the Middle East countries since the creation of the agency. Is it any wonder, really, that the US has had troops involved in conflicts ever since? Not only in M.E. but seems like almost everywhere else, Asia, Central and South America, Africa.

Herve Nmn L'Eisa: The Create Instability Agency has been hard at work in each of the Middle East countries since the creation of the agency. Is it any wonder, really, that the US has had troops involved in conflicts ever since?

And to think no bears have attacked me since the US has been involved overseas.

Maybe Assad putting out videos pretending to be rebel fighters. Can't trust these things easily.

SuperLib, yes, safe in the confines of your four walls, bears are unlikely to attack. What are you drinking tonight?

It's good to bear in mind that CIA trained OBL. That worked out well. How many brutal dictators have had US support, as long as it served US interest, until they fell out of favor? Meddle, meddle, blowback.

Well, after the rebels overran an army ammo storage base a couple of weeks ago, (picking up ground-to-air missiles, it is rumored) they are now surrounding and trying to take an airforce base at Taftanaz.

So if they suddenly start using helicopters and fighter jets, will Hillary get the blame again?

A good article from the BBC shows how the Syrian opposition, the Saudi-backed Islamic extremists tend to be the most heavily armed and well funded. Other more secular fighters and rebels are alarmed by such things as the imposition of Sharia Law, summary executions, etc.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20079317

The real fighting started after Assad fired on protesters.

I suggest you do some research

Firstly, Assad himself didn't fire on any protestors.

Would you consider writing "Obama pepper sprayed peaceful students in the face"

According to Syrian police accounts the "peaceful" protesters had AK47s and actively engaged Syrian security personnel with live ammo and the army was called in to retaliate and control the situation.

The Western newspapers, courtesy of the Damascus blogger, then reported that the Syrian Army randomly shot at peaceful protestors, which never happened. In fact, the fake reports from the Damascus Blogger was printed on the front pages of major Western newspapers for months until she (he) was found to be a total fraud and that he(claiming she was a Lesbian in Damascus) was actually a man in the UK reporting from Skype.

Like it or not the Syrian government is the current recognized government in Syria (as per the UN) and they have a duty and responsibility to provide law and order. The Syrian army and police can't just sit around while armed thugs roam the countryside blast AK47s in the air and chanting religious slogans.

The rebels are thugs and they have no legitimacy nor right to storm into towns and villages with their guns blazing and declaring themselves to be the new overlords.

Brutality sure considering bombing cities randomly killing thousands of innocent lives including children is brutal and an act of terrorism, the soldiers deserve such treatment because these are monsters who lost all the main boarders and killing innocent civilians as a retaliation against the rebels.