8.08.2007

I wish them luck

New Opposition Group In Syria
from The MEMRI Blog

"Representatives from 55 Syrian Arab tribes have declared the establishment of a joint association called the 'Party of the Nation.'

A communiqué released by the party stated that it 'will function democratically, together with the other opposition forces, to change Assad's criminal dictatorial regime.'

Source: Akhbar Al-Sharq, Syria, August 6, 2007"

2 comments:

  1. A good sign perhaps, but I have to ask: "democratically" to what end? Democracy without Enlightenment is mob rule, and in Syria we all know who incites the mobs.

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  2. I do share your concerns, Clyde, but I don't think they can do much worse than "The Dentist". At least, I hope not.

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