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2012-05-29 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Syria warned about use of US force after Houla Massacre

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Posted by gorb 2012-05-29 00:56|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 So we're gonna have to go "protect civilians" again, huh? It occurs to me that if those "civilians" would stop shooting at the Syrian army then the Syrian army would stop shooting back.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2012-05-29 12:18|| 2012-05-29 12:18|| Front Page Top

#2 The US's top military officer has warned Syria it could face armed intervention

Very, very bad idea.

Posted by Besoeker 2012-05-29 12:24|| 2012-05-29 12:24|| Front Page Top

#3 be prepared to act militarily if it was "asked to do so".

Asked by whom, hmmmmmm? Anyone else think that 0 is looking for a way to turn the US Militarty over to the UN? That'd get those pesky service folk away from the ballot box.

Posted by AlanC 2012-05-29 15:18|| 2012-05-29 15:18|| Front Page Top

#4 From a former colleague:

I was invited to watch the Thunderbirds fly at US Air Force Academy graduation today (5.23.12) by some folks with a shop just east of the north gate entrance to the academy. Obama was the commencement speaker. It is traditional that the Thunderbirds fly their entire demonstration routine after the initial pass as the new lieutenants toss their hats. But obama, as arrogant as he is, couldnt wait the 30 minutes for the routine to finishhe had the Thunderbirds hold their routine after the first pass until he exited the stadium and campus, not having even the courtesy to watch subordinates of his demonstrate the professionalism and skill incumbent with their jobs. I did not notice the exact time of the initial pass of the Thunderbirds, but am guessing around the 1245 to 1300 mark. The official potus site showed him scheduled to depart Peterson AFB at 1530 arriving Buckley ANGB at 1600. A half hour airshow would not have delayed him in the least for his 1730 fund-raising dinner in Denver, but he chose to snub his subordinates and leave forcing the entire cadet wing, dignitaries, families, friends, and new lieutenants to wait on him. Decide for yourself his commitment to the military, and to his responsibilities as commander-in-chief...

Posted by Besoeker 2012-05-29 15:31|| 2012-05-29 15:31|| Front Page Top

#5 That'd get those pesky service folk away from the ballot box.

Speaking of which, is someone working to make sure they get to vote this time?

Posted by gorb 2012-05-29 18:20|| 2012-05-29 18:20|| Front Page Top

#6 They're too busy making sure Mickey Mouse gets to vote.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2012-05-29 19:18|| 2012-05-29 19:18|| Front Page Top

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