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In reply to the discussion: So here's where I'm the unpopular dove [View all]4Q2u2
(1,406 posts)34. None of those points to US involvement
1. You do not know if this action will shift the balance of power until it is too late. The rebels may have high ground placement of their artillery (which can deliver chemical weapons) and only Air assets can take them out.
2. A wounded and defenseless foe becomes more unpredictable and reckless. Very dangerous.
3. Our cost will be even greater than his. Our technology is vastly more expensive. Spare money floating around the US?
4. Syria knows they do not have to worry about Israel invading, this would set off all of the other Arab Nations and total all out War.
Even if all of your points were irrefutable where does it say that it is the US's responsibility. France has planes, so to with Sweden, and Canada. Maybe China or Russia. Why not them? How is it our duty?
In a later post you also list a hypothetical as almost fact. It is not. You quote a person at the Army War College say that if we do not do something it could give the green light to future use. Not doing something could also turn the moon into cream cheese. Let's try to base our actions on as many facts as possible and leave the might happens crap out of the equation, too often America has really fucked up bad based on "Might Happens".
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I just wonder how killing more Syrians is going to stop them from killing Syrians
liberal N proud
Aug 2013
#2
If we want to degrade it we can have Miley Cyrus twerk their air force
The Straight Story
Aug 2013
#8
And there it sits, your level of thoughtfulness and respect. A thread about horrific things and of
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#18
I had seen that earlier, and the guy on the second page I think said it best
The Straight Story
Aug 2013
#12
Is chemical weapons your tripping point? Is is ok to stand by and watch a government
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#66
And a plan for protecting the Christian/Alawite/Kurdish and other minority populations
MNBrewer
Aug 2013
#37
Agreed...my major objection here is that a policy of intervention doesn't promise any results
alcibiades_mystery
Aug 2013
#36