The military situation in Syria is thus: Up to the middle of last year the rebels had made steady progess, virtually clearing the northern part of the country of Government forces. Since then there has been a virtual stalemate, small gains and losses on either side cancelling each other out.

In the most recent weeks however, there have been small but consistent rebel gains. This seems to be associated with an influx of arms that appear to have their source in Croatia, although Croatia denies this.

See my blog on the subject: www.towardsabetterday.blogspot.com.au

http://tarpley.net/2013/02/10/natos-syrian-insurgency-losing-momentum-reasons-for-assad-optimism/ Obama has lost interest in attacking Syria and Iran for now.His new foe is now China/Russia.

It was Israel who were pushing for the attack on Syria and Iran.Had Mitt Romney won the election,we'd be at war with Iran now.Today I hear we only have 3 weeks of fuel in reserve in this country.People will starve if a serious disruption to our fuel happens.This again shows the inepitude of our Govts.It is not just a Labor malady.

It is the USA and it's allies who are destabalising the planet and many of us now know how and why.The Great Depression and two world wars were no accident.It is all about the power and greed of a few elites.

When will our so called leaders stand up to this insane pursuit of Global domination?

Arjay, to call them leaders is a mistake. Leaders lead but people like Gillard, Abbott, Cameron, etc, follow Uncle Sam and his satanic henchmen.

When will the U.S. be satisfied? When the people left in the world bow down to them, submit to slavery?

DavidG it does get depressing at times to see how gutless and bereft of moral fibre our political leaders have become.

They have given us no choice,we either fight this fascism or be consumed by it.