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2013-08-26 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

'Very little doubt' chemical weapons used in Syria: US

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Posted by Fred 2013-08-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Syria

#1 Did the Syrian govt shoot them, or were they stored in rebel areas and hit by Syrian govt, or did rebels plant them sent set them off for propaganda value.

I think that is a valid question before the US shoots millions of dollars in cruise missiles, especially in an undeclared war. The pres acts unconstitutionally and the Congress sits on its collective a$$.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2013-08-26 01:21|| 2013-08-26 01:21|| Front Page Top

#2 Same govt that says there's "little doubt" that Fast and Furious was a well intentioned operation that did not go awry. Same govt that says there's "little doubt" the IRS targeting ofconservative groups was on the up and up. Same govt that says there's "little doubt" obooboocare is going to lower your health care insurance premiums.

"Little doubt," for sure...

Posted by M. Murcek 2013-08-26 05:45|| 2013-08-26 05:45|| Front Page Top

#3 'Very little doubt' Keynesian economics work.

'Very little doubt' what women need most is free contraceptives.

'Very little doubt' of AGW.

'Very little doubt' that anyone who opposes them, in anything, must be eliminated.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2013-08-26 15:28|| 2013-08-26 15:28|| Front Page Top

#4 Question for 'War crime expert' and Secretary of State Mr. Kerry:

Was it "reminiscent of Genghis Khan"?

Posted by CrazyFool 2013-08-26 18:45|| 2013-08-26 18:45|| Front Page Top

#5 ...You know, at least President Bush and SecState Powell made an EFFORT to lay out their case. I haven't seen a damned thing here yet other than "very little doubt".

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2013-08-26 19:32|| 2013-08-26 19:32|| Front Page Top

#6 Bush acted only after dozens of UN resolutions violated by Saddam. He also acted in concert with a significant international coalition....which by the way, included the Syrian Army.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-08-26 20:13|| 2013-08-26 20:13|| Front Page Top

#7 It has been reported that Israel heard comms from the Syrian Army - specifically the 4th AD. Israel was fast to ensure we knew it was a CW attack and not the first one.

Be that as it may, the videos are most certainly nerve agent. Something that would be ruled as a rate and escalation in depravity.

A death spiral, and a warning to dissidents.

From bad to worse, all surrounding Nations are barely able to absorb Refugees from such a nasty and Heart Breaking war.

Making that situation worse only calls forward the card that reads proceed with extreme caution, but only if the Naval maps are accurate.

I agree that CINC does need a way out of this thing, but again, it looks the same from here too... for this time.

Just stay silent like the Russians for now. With no anticipation becomes no value.

Maybe the CINC does not have his head in the Military game, or maybe this is actually far more complex on face value.

Things move so fast that the 72 Hour rule often goes by wayward when everyone wants everything right now. Spoiled brats.

This is not to be a hurriedly made decision like 20% of the US Economy was. No no. This is handle with care package... Unless those care packages are for the Troops called to do so.

Posted by newc 2013-08-26 21:47|| 2013-08-26 21:47|| Front Page Top

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