Updates
June 15, 2013: about that data point in my original post -- the "war by proxy"; I just love it when an article shows up later validating my hunches; Russia (Putin) outmaneuvers O'Bama over Syria -- the WSJ
June 15, 2013: worries that Syria conflict will wide drives oil prices up - WSJ; it looks like the Syrian premium is about $10; imagine the Saudi premium if it had significant rebel problems.
Later, 8:42 pm: I didn't see this until just now -- US Marines on the Syrian border to help move arms into Syria for the rebels. This DOES up the ante. One wonders ...
Original Post
- Syrian government vs Syrian rebels becoming a proxy for Putin's Russia against Obama's US (makes one think of the Spanish Civil War which was also a proxy war)
- Egypt Islamists rallying for Syrian jihad
- Michelle and family partying overseas; VP Biden running the White House situation room
- Saudi king cuts holiday short due to events in region
- Assad prepares for offensive -- needs to eliminate the players before they get their US toys
- Where's Kerry: stateside or overseas?
- Nebraskan neophyte as SecDef
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