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In reply to the discussion: Reports of massive chemical attack near Damascus as UN observers arrive in Syria [View all]karynnj
(59,501 posts)28. Unless they did it in reaction to Dempsey saying that US involvement is a bad idea
Another possibility is either side (the SFA or Assad) did it to attack the AQ linked rebels - while letting the other get the blame for the chemical attack.
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Reports of massive chemical attack near Damascus as UN observers arrive in Syria [View all]
David__77
Aug 2013
OP
If the rebels did this, they could not have timed it worse. The UN chemical weapons team
pampango
Aug 2013
#2
"The Syrian authorities claim ...", "They claimed ...", "According to them ...", "They claim ...".
pampango
Aug 2013
#4
Interesting coincidence that this comes on the same day that Gen. Dempsey says "No" to US military
leveymg
Aug 2013
#26
There doesn't seem to be any reason to think the rebels launched a chemical attack.
Bradical79
Aug 2013
#8
The Russians have already accused the rebels of doing it themselves in a "premeditated provocation."
Comrade Grumpy
Aug 2013
#17
Unless they did it in reaction to Dempsey saying that US involvement is a bad idea
karynnj
Aug 2013
#28
Indeed, whether the government allows them to investigate tells us who did it.
joshcryer
Aug 2013
#37
The US and NATO have shown zero interest in getting involved in this conflict.
Daniel537
Aug 2013
#11
If I were a dictator determined to hold on to power and wanted to send a message to my opponents,
pampango
Aug 2013
#20
You seem to get much of your information from the Syrian government. You may not believe it.
pampango
Aug 2013
#25
You seem to have the makings of an assistant propaganda minister, if not for the top job.
leveymg
Aug 2013
#27
It's coming from me because I think the other options would've left more dead.
joshcryer
Aug 2013
#53
I don't see where they admitted using any chemicals. They deny it, Russia says it was the rebels.
Socal31
Aug 2013
#48
Obama has the choice, completely. If he intervenes, it will destroy his presidency.
David__77
Aug 2013
#50
We just don't know. And if the administration says they do know, they're lying.
David__77
Aug 2013
#60