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Behind the Scenes of the Mattis Bombshell: More Resignations Expected after 'Protest' Exit

posted by martyb on Monday December 31 2018, @05:27PM   Printer-friendly
from the what-a-wicked-web-we-weave dept.

realDonaldTrump writes:

"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation, which shocked Washington’s national security establishment and rattled America’s allies, was sealed in a fateful 18-hour period that saw President Trump resolve to withdraw troops from Syria – alarming Pentagon officials who see America’s role in the region as crucial." foxnews.com/politics/behind-the-scenes-of-the-mattis-bombshell-more-resignations-expected-after-protest-exit

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  • (Score: 2) by crafoo on Monday December 31 2018, @10:31PM (1 child)

    by crafoo (6639) on Monday December 31 2018, @10:31PM (#780408)

    Why did we want to mess with Assad? Pipeline deals. Look up the company and the people behind speculative pipeline deals that would pass through Syria. Surprise, I'm not surprised over the names that turn up.

    A leader that puts his nation and people before outside banking and oil interests simply will not be tolerated.

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 01 2019, @06:35AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 01 2019, @06:35AM (#780562)

    We?