The Syria Thread: Everything you wanted to know or say about it
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Re: Kerry Says Chemical Arms Attack in Syria Is ‘Undeniable’
You notice that whenever Americans refer to the allegiance of citizens to other countries it is always referred to as Nationalism.. like a malignant, irrational ideology worthy of stamping out with Imperial indignation as an impediment to Free Commerce and Trade and proper respect for the privilege of the world's only Superpower (increasingly in decline).
When applied to Americans it is always referred to as Patriotism.. and woe be to any who question the conventions of the executive branch who determine the substance that make up Patriotic thought... as all dissenters are then, by definition, Traitors.
You notice that whenever Americans refer to the allegiance of citizens to other countries it is always referred to as Nationalism.. like a malignant, irrational ideology worthy of stamping out with Imperial indignation as an impediment to Free Commerce and Trade and proper respect for the privilege of the world's only Superpower (increasingly in decline).
When applied to Americans it is always referred to as Patriotism.. and woe be to any who question the conventions of the executive branch who determine the substance that make up Patriotic thought... as all dissenters are then, by definition, Traitors.
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Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
Oh my Obama - What did you know and when did you know it.
As to the right wing is against this- Depends upon who is in the WH.
When we do it, then it is justified, trust us. Those other guys will lie like hell.
U.S. Had Intel on Chemical Strike Before It Was Launched | The Cable
American intelligence agencies had indications three days beforehand that the Syrian regime was poised to launch a lethal chemical attack that killed more than a thousand people and has set the stage for a possible U.S. military strike on Syria.
The disclosure -- part of a larger U.S. intelligence briefing on Syria's chemical attacks -- raises all sorts of uncomfortable questions for the American government. First and foremost: What, if anything, did it do to notify the Syrian opposition of the pending attack?
In a call with reporters Friday afternoon, senior administration officials did not address whether this information was shared with rebel groups in advance of the attack. A White House spokeswoman declined to comment on whether the information had been shared.
Oh my Obama - What did you know and when did you know it.
As to the right wing is against this- Depends upon who is in the WH.
When we do it, then it is justified, trust us. Those other guys will lie like hell.
U.S. Had Intel on Chemical Strike Before It Was Launched | The Cable
American intelligence agencies had indications three days beforehand that the Syrian regime was poised to launch a lethal chemical attack that killed more than a thousand people and has set the stage for a possible U.S. military strike on Syria.
The disclosure -- part of a larger U.S. intelligence briefing on Syria's chemical attacks -- raises all sorts of uncomfortable questions for the American government. First and foremost: What, if anything, did it do to notify the Syrian opposition of the pending attack?
In a call with reporters Friday afternoon, senior administration officials did not address whether this information was shared with rebel groups in advance of the attack. A White House spokeswoman declined to comment on whether the information had been shared.
Re: Kerry Says Chemical Arms Attack in Syria Is ‘Undeniable’
Doctors Without Borders said 355 died.
Also, the use of gas could have been a trap for Obama. I certainly do not know who was responsible- the rebels or Assad. I dare say none of us does.
Doctors Without Borders said 355 died.
Also, the use of gas could have been a trap for Obama. I certainly do not know who was responsible- the rebels or Assad. I dare say none of us does.
Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
The whole shmear is just such a reeking pile of pig manure.
Obomber is seeking approval from Congress for a "strike"-----an I don't think he means work stoppage.
Read "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy.................sure you want that ???
The whole shmear is just such a reeking pile of pig manure.
Obomber is seeking approval from Congress for a "strike"-----an I don't think he means work stoppage.
Read "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy.................sure you want that ???
Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
Doctors Without Borders claim 355 died.
Who is responsible, none of us knows. Obama is trapped by his own rhetoric.
Sanity is in short supply.
Doctors Without Borders claim 355 died.
Who is responsible, none of us knows. Obama is trapped by his own rhetoric.
Sanity is in short supply.
Re: Kerry Says Chemical Arms Attack in Syria Is ‘Undeniable’
Rebels were caught, just recently in Turkey with Sarin gas.
They all had access.
The US does not have a clue as to who has chemical weapons outside of Assad.
Chemical weapons stocks have been moved, relocated, stored in different areas of the country due to rebel gains last year.
Obama is a dammed fool for setting the Red Line and doing squat. That is not the 1 mistake he has made in the ME, he has made numerous errors.
Rebels were caught, just recently in Turkey with Sarin gas.
They all had access.
The US does not have a clue as to who has chemical weapons outside of Assad.
Chemical weapons stocks have been moved, relocated, stored in different areas of the country due to rebel gains last year.
Obama is a dammed fool for setting the Red Line and doing squat. That is not the 1 mistake he has made in the ME, he has made numerous errors.
Re: Kerry Says Chemical Arms Attack in Syria Is ‘Undeniable’
The term "damned fool" is a kindness.
The term "damned fool" is a kindness.
Re: Kerry Says Chemical Arms Attack in Syria Is ‘Undeniable’
Obama will take the issue to Congress.
His new body armor.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/01/world/middleeast/syria.html?hp&_r=0
WASHINGTON — President Obama stunned the world and paused his march to war on Saturday by asking Congress to give him authorization before he launches a limited military strike against the Syrian government in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack.
In an afternoon appearance in the Rose Garden, Mr. Obama said he had decided that the United States should use force but would wait for a vote from lawmakers, who are not due to return to town until Sept. 9. Mr. Obama said he believed he had the authority to act on his own, but he did not say whether he would if Congress rejects his plan.
“I’m prepared to give that order,” Mr. Obama said. “But having made my decision as commander in chief based on what I am convinced is our national security interest, I’m also mindful that I’m president of the world’s oldest constitutional democracy.”
Interesting article on the possible ramifications of a strike.
4 Unaddressed Concerns About a U.S. Strike Against Syria | Shadow Governmet | Shadow Government
Obama will take the issue to Congress.
His new body armor.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/01/world/middleeast/syria.html?hp&_r=0
WASHINGTON — President Obama stunned the world and paused his march to war on Saturday by asking Congress to give him authorization before he launches a limited military strike against the Syrian government in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack.
In an afternoon appearance in the Rose Garden, Mr. Obama said he had decided that the United States should use force but would wait for a vote from lawmakers, who are not due to return to town until Sept. 9. Mr. Obama said he believed he had the authority to act on his own, but he did not say whether he would if Congress rejects his plan.
“I’m prepared to give that order,” Mr. Obama said. “But having made my decision as commander in chief based on what I am convinced is our national security interest, I’m also mindful that I’m president of the world’s oldest constitutional democracy.”
Interesting article on the possible ramifications of a strike.
4 Unaddressed Concerns About a U.S. Strike Against Syria | Shadow Governmet | Shadow Government
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Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
Standing at the end of the road, boys,
Waiting for my new friends to come.
I don't care if I'm hungry or poor,
I'm gonna get me some of them.
'Cause you got to have friends.
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, friends.
That's right you, oh you, yeah you,
I said you gotta have some friends,
I'm talkin' about friends, that's right, friends.
Friends, friends, friends. ( Bette Midler)
Assad hasn't contested Israeli control of the Golan Heights. Pro Quid pro...:lol:
Standing at the end of the road, boys,
Waiting for my new friends to come.
I don't care if I'm hungry or poor,
I'm gonna get me some of them.
'Cause you got to have friends.
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, friends.
That's right you, oh you, yeah you,
I said you gotta have some friends,
I'm talkin' about friends, that's right, friends.
Friends, friends, friends. ( Bette Midler)
Assad hasn't contested Israeli control of the Golan Heights. Pro Quid pro...:lol:
Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
I know. This happens in Russia and China and... well you tell them to stop. lol.
They wouldn't just topple a couple of building as retaliation.
Besides, this is all over blown. Those people should just vote in a government like us. What is their problem? duh!
I know. This happens in Russia and China and... well you tell them to stop. lol.
They wouldn't just topple a couple of building as retaliation.
Besides, this is all over blown. Those people should just vote in a government like us. What is their problem? duh!
Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
Ev'body be like...'should we say anything'...an' whitehouse bitches be all 'nope'.
Ev'body be like...'should we say anything'...an' whitehouse bitches be all 'nope'.
Re: British Parliament votes against British military involvement in Syria
As I watched the UN Rep answering questions after the Inspectors had left there was an answer he didn't give very clearly.
The reporter asked if the results of whether Gas was used or not would also include who did it.
He didn't come out and say Yes or No but said the report will also includes witness statements, which may contain proof of the canisters used and they would be able to trace that to the users.
As I watched the UN Rep answering questions after the Inspectors had left there was an answer he didn't give very clearly.
The reporter asked if the results of whether Gas was used or not would also include who did it.
He didn't come out and say Yes or No but said the report will also includes witness statements, which may contain proof of the canisters used and they would be able to trace that to the users.
Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
The only military action US forces should take would be to nuke New York City and Washington, DC. Bad people live in those locations.
Why is it that Canadians do not fear America the way Poles fear Russia or Vietnamese fear China?
The only military action US forces should take would be to nuke New York City and Washington, DC. Bad people live in those locations.
Why is it that Canadians do not fear America the way Poles fear Russia or Vietnamese fear China?
Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
we don't like to repeat ourselves.
you're our sister, it's like fighting family...besides, we already burned the white house once...
we don't like to repeat ourselves.
Re: "The U.S. Should Act"
That's about the stupidest statement I've seen on here since the last time you posted!
That's about the stupidest statement I've seen on here since the last time you posted!