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ProSense

(116,464 posts)
Fri Aug 30, 2013, 10:56 PM Aug 2013

Who is responsible for the chemical attacks in Syria? [View all]

Fact: There were chemical attacks in Syria. That isn't being disputed. Who do you believe is responsible?



10 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
The Assad government
4 (40%)
A rebel force
1 (10%)
Not sure
5 (50%)
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No button for Cheney? MelungeonWoman Aug 2013 #1
Going out on a limb based on rumors that it was an accidental release by rebels. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #2
I read the articles on DU from the Right-wing sites - those rumors? Tx4obama Aug 2013 #9
I wouldn't use them as references. You have to admit, though, it would be an interesting twist. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #16
It's starting to show up in Reuters... Taverner Aug 2013 #28
Who do you believe is responsible, PS? R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2013 #3
Assad. You? n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #4
Not sure yet. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2013 #6
Voted "A rebel force", but not nearly 100% sure.... Junkdrawer Aug 2013 #5
What evidence would that be? Tx4obama Aug 2013 #13
Apparently, the Syrian Defense Minister was out of the loop, if it was the gov't, he didn't leveymg Aug 2013 #7
That's a long limb to go out on. David__77 Aug 2013 #8
Where are the buttons for the Saudis and Al Qaeda Coyotl Aug 2013 #10
One of the attacks w/ the napalm type chemical that BURNT folks was dropped from a FIGHTER JET Tx4obama Aug 2013 #11
I don't think there's any way for us to know for sure at this point. Blue_In_AK Aug 2013 #12
Follow the money. mia Aug 2013 #14
Correction Savannahmann Aug 2013 #15
Amnesty International on use of chemical weapons in Syria ProSense Aug 2013 #17
I read the Amnesty International Report. Savannahmann Aug 2013 #18
Here's is ProSense Aug 2013 #19
Um MFrohike Aug 2013 #20
Um, what? n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #22
Thought it was self-evident MFrohike Aug 2013 #23
I wish you'd read your own links. Savannahmann Aug 2013 #25
Irrelevant. geek tragedy Aug 2013 #21
No, it will not be "irrelevant." ProSense Aug 2013 #24
It won't change the fundamental dynamics there. geek tragedy Aug 2013 #30
I believe it is the governments doing. I take our President at his word. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #26
i say not sure SwampG8r Aug 2013 #27
Who is responsible for drone attacks on civilians? nt HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #29
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