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In reply to the discussion: Hans Blix: U.S. has “poor excuse” for Syria incursion now [View all]another_liberal
(8,821 posts)21. This is exactly like the run-up to Iraq.
Surely a Democratic President will not do this? Please convince me he will not.
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We're about to repeat it by rushing into another Optional War on flimsy pretense
leveymg
Aug 2013
#76
Bush did not wait for the UN inspectors to complete their work before attacking Iraq.
totodeinhere
Aug 2013
#18
Then why did Obama reiterate the Red Line speeches in the last few months?
Deny and Shred
Aug 2013
#56
Just read a whole article on how important Syria's location is for other oil rich countries...
Little Star
Aug 2013
#36
WH says there's 'no evidence of any alternative' to Syrian govt. responsibility for chemical attack
Little Star
Aug 2013
#11
NATO is the prime mover as one of its members, Turkey, feels it's being invaded by refugees.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#27
Baaaaah. He said the same about Iraq, and remember how great that turned out? *nt
Alamuti Lotus
Aug 2013
#17
You want to help? Go down to your recruiter and sign up. Your mama will be proud.
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2013
#55
I suspect this is mostly talk, the US ability to attack is severely restricted.
happyslug
Aug 2013
#35
It's more than talk. We've already started moving planes, etc. into the area.
Little Star
Aug 2013
#38
Considering that US is willing to use force without UNSC approval, it's even more important
Catherina
Aug 2013
#64
Oh I agree wait until the reports are in but right now the president is discussing options
cstanleytech
Aug 2013
#92