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| War Barron User ID: 27300110 11/16/2012 08:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thousands of demonstrators in Amman made unprecedented calls on Friday for Jordanian King Abdullah II to go, as police blocked them from heading to the royal palace to vent their anger over sharp hikes in fuel prices. Quoting: DoorBert "The people want to reform the regime. Freedom, freedom, down with Abdullah. God is greater than injustice. Freedom is from God. Abdullah your era is gone," chanted what AFP estimated at more than 10,000 people, including Islamists, leftists and youth groups. "The people want the fall of the regime. Abdullah, reform or leave, you have lost legitimacy," they shouted in anger as they gathered outside the Husseini Mosque in downtown Amman. [link to www.nowlebanon.com] So, let's take a look at something here. First, a map of the region: [link to maps.google.com (secure)] The Hood currently has a foothold in Egypt (might as well say Syria as well given various ties). Taking over Jordan would accomplish a few things: 1. Increase the attack front against Israel 2. Logistical isolation (ie, goods like food). Perhaps logistical input would then be forced to come from the Mediterranean Sea and arguably more easily targeted 3. Largely make it impossible for Israel to launch air strikes against Iranian targets - meaning a long range fly through Turkey and down...if that were allowed 4. Isolates ground support from Iraq It's game-on! ![]() |
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