Hundreds of Jordanians took to the streets of Amman today, protesting against the announced deployment of yet another 200 US troops to the nation, over fear that it will bring Jordan into the ever-growing Syrian Civil War.
“This is not in our national interest” was the chant, and the rally seemed to be dominated by leftists who are worried that installing the Islamist rebels in Syria is just going to set the stage for similar wars in Jordan and elsewhere across the region.
There were already US troops in Jordan training Syrian rebels, and the 200 extra troops is a small enough matter, but many believe it is just the tip of the iceberg, and US comments have done nothing but support that speculation.
Some of Syria’s more Islamist rebel factions have also made it clear that they believe Syria is just the beginning. Some are already getting heavily involved in fueling sectarian fighting in Lebanon, and fanning the flames in Iraq. Jordan is likely to be the next logical stop after those for fighters with regional ambitions.
USA is supporting and protecting the true tyrants in Middle East, they support and protect dictatorial regimes and others alike around the world.., the king of Jordan is a lap dog by the English and for the English monarchism.., USA should demand for English army to be sent to Jordan.., but here is the trick.., USA not only protect these regimes, they also support and protect Israel apartheid regime.
Now why should Jordan be afraid of a few more American troops in their country, after all they are there to keep the Jordanians safe, right? There is nothing wrong with some foreign troops in one´s country, just look at all the foreign troops on US soil! That´s just one of the ways the US leads by example.
The article should make more clear who is protesting. Are these the groups who support the King, or the Palestinians in Jordan, or someone else?
Well, better in Jordan than doing law enforcement duties in Boston. I thought that sort of thing was illegal.