I realize that most Americans are focused on the shutdown (my bad) the Obamacare debacle……and the rest of the world does not exist for them….at least at this time……so Uncle Chuq will let my readers know there is more to life than just what the Dems and Repubs are doing to each other and the country……that is why I am here!

Remember Syria?  That Middle East country that had the politicos up in arms….the war…the refugees….the chemical weapon attacks…..you recall right?

While the country focused on bad mouthing each other there has been a “good” turn in the subject of chemical weapons in Syria…….

(Newser) – All the chemical weapons production and mixing facilities declared by Syria have been either destroyed or made inoperable, in advance of tomorrow’s UN deadline, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said today. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization’s teams still have not been able to visit two sites located in dangerous areas, but the equipment there was moved to other sites the teams did visit, Reuters reports.

Syria “has completed the functional destruction of critical equipment for all of its declared chemical weapons production facilities and mixing/filling plants, rendering them inoperable,” reads the OPCW statement. It adds, per the AP, that “no further inspection activities are currently planned.” Next up: The OPCW and Syria need to agree on a plan for destroying the chemical weapons and toxic agents by November 15, and they must all be destroyed by mid-2014.

This may not be as important as the length of time it takes to log onto the government healthcare website…..it is a major development that could have long ranging consequences…..let’s see how Assad handles this situation……

Now you know…..and that is why I am here!