Attack kills 120 Syrian forces; crackdown feared

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BEIRUT – Armed men killed 120 Syrian security forces and torched government buildings Monday in a northern region where troops have unleashed deadly assaults on protesters for days, Syria said. The government vowed to respond "decisively," hinting at an even more brutal crackdown by a regime known for ruthlessly crushing dissent.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110606/...mi_ea/ml_syria

I know things have kind of died down in the press, but I can't see how this kind of news can be good for the region's stability. This is a little more than simply a few protesters being killed, which has become so common, we've grown insensitive to it. This is outright rebellion.

Any chance of this spreading to Saudi Arabia? I'd say this has to put a large stamp of uncertainty with regards to any oil play. I went out and bought a new high MPG car to replace my old SUV last week. That's how I feel about it.

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Re: Attack kills 120 Syrian forces; crackdown feared

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110606/...mi_ea/ml_syria

I know things have kind of died down in the press, but I can't see how this kind of news can be good for the region's stability. This is a little more than simply a few protesters being killed, which has become so common, we've grown insensitive to it. This is outright rebellion.

Any chance of this spreading to Saudi Arabia? I'd say this has to put a large stamp of uncertainty with regards to any oil play. I went out and bought a new high MPG car to replace my old SUV last week. That's how I feel about it.

Unlikely, Saudi Arabia has plenty of money to placate the citizens. if they want, they can send an ipad to every adult citizen to play with.

Singapore just sent up to USD600 cash - note, cash, not tax credit or stamps - to every citizen only days before the elections. This method works.