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In reply to the discussion: In major policy shift, president decides to provide military support to Syrian rebels in their fight [View all]femmocrat
(28,394 posts)4. From the AP, via HuffPo:
Officials said Obama was considering both political and military options, but it was unclear how quickly new actions would be taken and what they would involve.
"We've prepared for many contingencies in Syria," said Ben Rhodes, Obama's deputy national security adviser. "We are going to make decisions on further actions on our own timeline."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/13/syria-chemical-weapons-assad_n_3437640.html
Sounds like nothing is imminent and Obama is still trying to rally the allies. At least I hope so.
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In major policy shift, president decides to provide military support to Syrian rebels in their fight [View all]
CrazyJudy
Jun 2013
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The article goes on to say that he will discuss it at the G-8 and put more pressure on Putin.
femmocrat
Jun 2013
#14
we dont..but those guys who make the war machine run do..and it is never enough..contracts to fill,
xiamiam
Jun 2013
#36
Question, setting aside the US or Russia providing assistance to either side would
cstanleytech
Jun 2013
#43