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machoneman

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22. Trump's very late attack 'telegraphed' Putin to remove Russian techs and advisors.
Sat Apr 14, 2018, 06:20 AM
Apr 2018

We had the wherewithal to send attack planes and missiles (with NATO help) within say 24-36 hours after the chemical attack. Now, days later (see above evacuation quote) Putin took his weapons and staff into hiding as did the Syrians.

After seeing this early Saturday a.m. TV videos, it's apparent the upward shooting missile tracks were Russian made surface to air missiles. But, I noted many ground level explosions (big ones at that) that proves many NATO missiles and/or smart bombs did blow up a lot of empty buildings and maybe chemical weapons assembly points.

However, we have some pretty sophisticated tracking systems that show where all the removed airplanes, people, etc. went even from days before. One can bet that Trump ordered our strike forces to avoid killing any Russians, Russian equipment, etc. or Pootie-Poot would get real mad.....and likely release the hooker pee-pee tapes!

Sorry but I dont really buy that. onecaliberal Apr 2018 #1
Agreed Sherman A1 Apr 2018 #3
13 sounds high but.... machoneman Apr 2018 #23
Why not? paleotn Apr 2018 #24
All the truth of a tRump tweet. n/t Julian Englis Apr 2018 #2
Satellite photos tell the story RainCaster Apr 2018 #4
Maybe 10% SCVDem Apr 2018 #5
Who ya gonna believe? dchill Apr 2018 #6
Once again, why is America the worlds judge, jury and executioner? Guess if your spend Fred Sanders Apr 2018 #7
Because in a Sick World those with the biggest weapons rule n/a MarcA Apr 2018 #11
E before U oberliner Apr 2018 #8
Post removed Post removed Apr 2018 #9
Uh....what Democrats, new member?..... Fred Sanders Apr 2018 #13
I already put him on ignore marybourg Apr 2018 #14
Good idea. Fred Sanders Apr 2018 #15
Done COLGATE4 Apr 2018 #17
that kooky or at least awkward post may soon disappear n/t...it's gone now blitzen Apr 2018 #20
And done. Nt Quackers Apr 2018 #21
..."isrealhell"..? irisblue Apr 2018 #19
I remember after they'd finished cleaning up the rubble after the Kosovo campaign... TrollBuster9090 Apr 2018 #10
The Serbs made a crapload of decoys. joshcryer Apr 2018 #16
It's an old game, played by virtually everyone... paleotn Apr 2018 #25
Plenty of Generals on TV McKim Apr 2018 #12
I don't believe Syrian Air Defenses did jack...however.... Xolodno Apr 2018 #18
Trump's very late attack 'telegraphed' Putin to remove Russian techs and advisors. machoneman Apr 2018 #22
I'm thinking the only bombs shot down were US bombs Farmer-Rick Apr 2018 #26
Fact is we don't know what's the truth. Reading about who did what to who is mind-boggling. YOHABLO Apr 2018 #27
Any reports on the collateral damage the Syrian missiles caused when they fell back to earth? Brother Buzz Apr 2018 #28
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