Missile strikes in Syria?
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Good. Sucks we have to fill this role, but the world needs our leadership in not standing idly by while civilians are slaughtered with chemical weapons. And yes, I know atrocities happen all over the world and are we going to be the police, blah blah. My answer is yes we are, us and the rest of the peace and freedom loving world. At least I hope so, because if we don't, the void will be filled alternatively.
a missel strike by the US is a news item, and worthy of a thread.
please limit the discussion to the news, and do not expand into a political discussion
please limit the discussion to the news, and do not expand into a political discussion
Yea Tom. We need to stop this political fighting. Let’s fight the enemies, not ourselves.
If only the world OUTLAWED chemical weapons...
Good question on Germany. Merkel said Germany agreed there’s a need to send a signal that use of chemical weapons was not acceptable...... but their military willl not take part in any strikes.
Oh, but there is something of Germany that is taking part in the conflict. It’s the German parts to construct the missiles that Syria used to deliver the chemical weapons. ‘Made in Germany’ was stamped on the missile wreckage.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/0...tack-rockets-made-in-germany-report-says.html
I'm really looking forward to seeing Miles Sanders as an every-down back.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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To quote George Washington in ‘Hamilton’ - ‘Winning is easy; governing’s harder.’
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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It's even worse than that; chick fil a is building restaurants in NYC!
Not sure Russia was warned in advance:
http://www.businessinsider.com/us-russia-syria-strike-targets-no-advance-warning-2018-4
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From Reuters:
But the Western powers were at pains to avert any further escalation, including any unexpected conflict with their superpower rival. French Defense Minister Florence Parly said the Russians “were warned beforehand” to avert conflict.
A senior official in a regional alliance that backs Damascus told Reuters the Syrian government and its allies had “absorbed” the attack. The sites that were targeted had been evacuated days ago thanks to a warning from Russia, the official said.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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With regard to specific targets, so they could be evacuated. Or were specific targets part of a coalition warning (that the US has apparently denied in the Business Insider link provided earlier in this thread)?
It wasn't America. Not saying it was the right move but it was the us France and the Brits
Proverbial shot across the bow. It was an escalation after they crossed the'red line' a few years back and nothing was done.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Previous efforts didn't have the same support; the UK parliament and our own Congress disapproved of military action. Our President at the time felt their buy in was important and necessary to act. Not quite the same President (same Congress mostly, just bending the knee this time around...).
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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My point was there is a reason action wasn’t taken previously. Certainly, things change.
Agree. Sadly the politicians spin. Those who were against years ago are for today. Those who were for years ago are against today. If that isn't evidence to stop aligning with either party people will never see it (the manipulation). It is incredible to me that people can't see it.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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People do, but if/until there is campaign reform, special interests will continue to drive the narrative. That includes the media. Until then, it's going with what you can tolerate morally (IMO).
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