We are in danger of repeating the mistakes that started WWI

Is it 1914 all over again? We are in danger of repeating the mistakes that started WWI, says a leading historian – World Politics – World – The Independent.

Those who study history often reach different conclusions, and that’s why humanity is condemned to repeating it. In a sense, then, we really learn nothing from history except how to repeat it, albeit in a more nuanced and intricate fashion.

150 Syrian refugees ‘disappear’ in Greece

150 Syrian refugees ‘disappear’ in Greece | Europe | World Bulletin.

Sweden and, to a certain extent, Germany have set a good example for how Europe should deal with Syria’s refugees arriving onto her shores. Bulgaria, Italy and Greece are setting a bad one. The United States, reflecting the thinking of her President, remains of a few minds about the situation. Meanwhile, hundreds of Syrians die every day and thousands join the ranks of refugees as the world turns its back, insistently, as if by doing so the problem would just disappear. On this Christmas Days, let me just say: “Fuck You World.”

Syria footage sheds light on Iran’s involvement

BBC News – Syria footage sheds light on Iran’s involvement.

The story of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard officer, Ismail Haidari, first reported by a German television station, is now retold and completed by BBC. It highlights the extant of Iran’s involvement in Syria. Considering US silence on this matter, and its current rapprochement with the Mulla regime, it seems clear now that the Obama Administration is offering Syria to Iran in exchange for her cooperation on her nuclear program, or, more likely, a convincing enough show of cooperation, so that President Obama can claim another one of his make-believe victories. After all, as a make-believe president, that’s the best that he could do.