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In reply to the discussion: Hans Blix: U.S. has “poor excuse” for Syria incursion now [View all]paleotn
(18,085 posts)40. Qatar's gas pipeline to Europe.
....as usual, just follow the money. The US accidentally kills a few innocent Syrians in the process of our RIGHTEOUS attack on that mean ole nasty Bashar Assad, ooops. Oh well. And never mind the Iranians and Iraqi Kurds who were gassed pre-Desert Storm, with our government's full knowledge before, during and after. WE'RE DOING THE "RIGHT" THING! And also, never mind that many of the rebels like to behead people for the cameras in their spare time and have strong ties with Al Qaeda.
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We're about to repeat it by rushing into another Optional War on flimsy pretense
leveymg
Aug 2013
#76
Bush did not wait for the UN inspectors to complete their work before attacking Iraq.
totodeinhere
Aug 2013
#18
Then why did Obama reiterate the Red Line speeches in the last few months?
Deny and Shred
Aug 2013
#56
Just read a whole article on how important Syria's location is for other oil rich countries...
Little Star
Aug 2013
#36
WH says there's 'no evidence of any alternative' to Syrian govt. responsibility for chemical attack
Little Star
Aug 2013
#11
NATO is the prime mover as one of its members, Turkey, feels it's being invaded by refugees.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#27
Baaaaah. He said the same about Iraq, and remember how great that turned out? *nt
Alamuti Lotus
Aug 2013
#17
You want to help? Go down to your recruiter and sign up. Your mama will be proud.
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2013
#55
I suspect this is mostly talk, the US ability to attack is severely restricted.
happyslug
Aug 2013
#35
It's more than talk. We've already started moving planes, etc. into the area.
Little Star
Aug 2013
#38
Considering that US is willing to use force without UNSC approval, it's even more important
Catherina
Aug 2013
#64
Oh I agree wait until the reports are in but right now the president is discussing options
cstanleytech
Aug 2013
#92