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Syria-Lebanon-Iran
US considering crossing Syrian border
2005-10-15
The Bush administration is reportedly considering incursions into Syria as it tries to stem the flow of arms and fighters for the Iraqi insurgency. The New York Times says ...
Oh, darn. I thought it was a trustworthy source. Never mind.
... U.S. and Syrian forces have already been involved in skirmishes on the border, including one this summer that left several Syrians dead.
Oh. Darn. Shoot. Drat. Fudge.
One official told the Times the United States has taken the struggle right up to the border but not beyond. Other officials said U.S. forces have entered Syria both by accident and design.
Let's see if I can muster indignation at this alleged act. Nope.
Another faulty GPS locator?
Sources said the administration held a high-level discussion Oct. 1 on Syria and on putting pressure on President Bashar Assad. They told the Times President Bush has not selected a specific strategy yet. The administration has reportedly offered Syria a deal similar to that with Libya -- with friendship and foreign aid exchanged for a number of concessions.
Posted by:Jackal

#10  Don't talk about it. Make it a habit. Make sure it's not news.
Posted by: Shipman   2005-10-15 18:39  

#9  We have an obligation to try and stem the rising tide of Syrian suicides! Obvisously these people need counseling and TLC.

And NOBODY provides counseling and TLC like a Division (or two) of Marines! (ok, the Army has some fine "counselors" too)
Posted by: Justrand   2005-10-15 20:13  

#8  The terrorists bribe their way back & forth across the Syrian border.... why don't we do the same thing?
Posted by: Thresh Fligum4577   2005-10-15 15:48  

#7  Why considering? Just do it. The enemy has had enough sanctuary next door.
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama   2005-10-15 14:59  

#6  have you seen the size of those Camel Spiders? Take a Bradley or a sh*load two
Posted by: Frank G   2005-10-15 14:23  

#5  Hope they took tents and supplies and lots of gas in case they get lost .... probly need a gun or something to keep themselves safe against bandits and desert cats.
Posted by: lotp   2005-10-15 14:07  

#4  MSM News is probably catching up after a six month phase lag. I would imagine that we have been touristing around the Syrian border region for quite some time.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2005-10-15 13:58  

#3  Didn't we announce something like this over six months ago? At the time, the thought crossed my mind that if we were discreet about it, and didn't light up any Syrians, they would be just as willing to ignore us as the terrorists.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2005-10-15 13:42  

#2  Another faulty GPS locator?

Nope, it's just that these here new pluggers (GPS locaters) are just so difficult to read correctly. Honestly, they just keep adding more bells and wistles to confuse us poor dumb soldiers...
Posted by: N guard   2005-10-15 13:22  

#1  artillery across first - just a warning....
Posted by: Frank G   2005-10-15 12:39  

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