Comments by "Xyz Same" (@xyzsame4081) on "The New York Times" channel.

The jihadists did not ALLOW the population to flee (was the same in Eastern Aleppo, and in many other regions, only when the rebels are about to lose, they negotiate and the population is their bargaining chip. Often the UN negoatiated an amnesty and then the jihadists allowed a corriodor so that the the residents could be transported out (also often with the help of international organizations). I guess when the militants occupied a region, those who could (Sunni Muslim) stayed (no Christians, Shia Muslim, Jewish, Alawites, ...) they submitted to the rule of Sharia law and the rule of the jihadists. They tried to hold on to their houses, apartments, companies, jobs and farms. When the government army advances they are - as a matter of routine - used as human shields. Then they are not allowed to flee - by the jihadists who want to drive up the costs of military action for the government. In that stage the civilians are useful as bargaining chip (for an amnesty). Before they let the men work for them (to build tunnels for protection for instance).
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The OPCW has high standard regarding safety. And Syria said if was not completely safe, that could have been true or an attempt to delay. BUT: When the UN experts were ready to start the U.S., U.K. France launched the missiles. - I mean - they could at least have waited a few days, could they. - Syria isn't going anywhere if they MUST BOMB it.
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I sense some jealousy from the not educated sister, one (with the child got very loud). The woman was somehow recognized by the parents because of her good grades (that made her almost like a boy). The other sister either had less talent or the resources did not cover all of them. Her father mentions working in the water and the mud - and for what ? The interesting thing is: she went on to the city so if she had been their only child she would be away most of the time. And they do have grandchildren and daughters nearby. So what is the problem if one marries later ?
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@JCfireman How do you come up with the idea she wants a man with a lot of money ? she mentioned educated and resepcting women. you make up a lot of things. Educated men do not necessarily make a LOT of money (think teachers). Educated also means more than a degree - and that should go without saying in an old culture like China. I get that she wants a man that is intellectually her equal - and I know many couples where either partner could not stand the other being a) unintelligent b) w/o nuance or intellectual curiosity. Does he/she read ? Has he/she varied interests ? One commenter claims that she is now married in Germany (might be a native German or a man with Chinese background that agrees more with the modern view on marriage and partnership even though he has Chinese ancestry. She will be better off in Germany. I'll root for native German that should result in cute kids. And her parents will calm down when they have nice pics of a house and a German car to show to the neighbous and have visited for the first time.
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