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Those innocent civilians should definitely be punished by indiscriminate drones and airstrikes NoOneMan Aug 2013 #1
If an opinion is all the power I have, I'd still like to have it. Barack_America Aug 2013 #4
so, you do not have an answer? or just an insultive rant that has no point? seabeyond Aug 2013 #8
No, I don't have an answer. Im not going to bother NoOneMan Aug 2013 #11
it doesnt matter whether you are endorsing force to stop what is already happening, you know seabeyond Aug 2013 #14
So only more murder will stop murder? NoOneMan Aug 2013 #18
so you really are not a reflective, but impulsive poster. got it. take care of that garden. nt seabeyond Aug 2013 #21
If by not advocating murder and rape (to solve such) means Im not reflective, sure NoOneMan Aug 2013 #35
no... i am referring more to ignoring what i say and postulating what you want to argue. nt seabeyond Aug 2013 #37
So you are good with going back to Bush-style cowboy diplomacy quinnox Aug 2013 #2
I honestly don't see how the UN CAN act here. Barack_America Aug 2013 #15
well, too bad so sad. That is what the U.N. is all about. If one of the big powers says no, that is quinnox Aug 2013 #19
So use of chemical weapons is okay, if you can bribe the right country to protect you? Barack_America Aug 2013 #25
Without proof ... GeorgeGist Aug 2013 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author mother earth Aug 2013 #5
Bullshit post. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #6
That's different. He did not gas them. RC Aug 2013 #10
Not so much Assad prohibits them from determining fault. dipsydoodle Aug 2013 #7
Why not let the UN do it's job? Rex Aug 2013 #9
If chemical weapons were used by Assad"s forces, Assad is to blame. Barack_America Aug 2013 #24
What would you suggest be done if chemical weapons were used by the rebels instead? -- n/t mazzarro Aug 2013 #28
Then that rebel faction should be removed from the pageant. Barack_America Aug 2013 #29
If someone commits a crime and the jury acquits, should you capture and imprison the person? stevenleser Aug 2013 #12
Staying out of this one Aerows Aug 2013 #22
Amen nt snappyturtle Aug 2013 #31
The problem here is that it's the same 5 damned jurors every time. Barack_America Aug 2013 #23
"a regular majority to pass general legislation and a super majority for things like military action Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #44
i guess no one has an opinion on whether one takes the position of allowing chemical weapon use or seabeyond Aug 2013 #13
The US has used chemical weapons by proxy when we gave them to Iraq. Aerows Aug 2013 #20
The US isn't the final arbiter of what is and what is not right Aerows Aug 2013 #16
Sorry, killers don't get to play school principal. JackRiddler Aug 2013 #17
"Punish your own damn regime for the genocides they've perpetrated around the world." EX500rider Aug 2013 #26
Defining away your crimes by legalism. JackRiddler Aug 2013 #30
I didn't say anything was fine. EX500rider Aug 2013 #33
Even by the restrictive definition of genocide JackRiddler Aug 2013 #40
This post is perfect. I've been meaning to mention depleted uranium. snappyturtle Aug 2013 #34
This may qualify even by the definition of genocide... JackRiddler Aug 2013 #39
Yes. Depleted uranium will continue to do damage for years. snappyturtle Aug 2013 #42
Oh that is just BULL HOCKEY Peacetrain Aug 2013 #27
Why should only these few "great powers" count? David__77 Aug 2013 #32
OK, let's discuss. Savannahmann Aug 2013 #36
There are many ways to skin a cat! Vinnie From Indy Aug 2013 #38
The people who used the chemical weapons should be punished Bradical79 Aug 2013 #41
We've dropped Agent Orange, Napalm, White Phosphorus and uranium. magical thyme Aug 2013 #43
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