fanaskin
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You are assuming that wasn't a strategic move to soften up Iraq before the next opportunity for war presented itself.
War with Syria
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Russia cannot be defined by a simple study or the words of a few speculators. They are a unique case in the world, and require more time to observe regarding military reforms and the slowing up of their economy.
They have tons of nukes, but their mobilization forces are at only 50-60% combat readiness. They have great missile technology (ICBM's, anti aircraft etc) but lack in the more cutting edge areas of future combat (drones, radar jamming etc). They have a ton of armor an anti armor, and a respectable air-force, yet their Navy is struggling to keep pace with its modern counterparts. It goes on and on. You can credit Russia for one thing, but then have to take a step back and look at whatever accompanying negative that comes with it.
With that said, I dont think you can just dismiss Russia as NOT being a superpower. With the amount of nuclear weapons they hold, their pretty goddamned effective air assets (Mil helo's are kind of awesome, they have great relatively new attack gunships with the Havoc, as well as putting in service the largest helicopters on the planet) and oil export, there is no way you can discount them as "heading toward being a European backwater LOL".
They have tons of nukes, but their mobilization forces are at only 50-60% combat readiness. They have great missile technology (ICBM's, anti aircraft etc) but lack in the more cutting edge areas of future combat (drones, radar jamming etc). They have a ton of armor an anti armor, and a respectable air-force, yet their Navy is struggling to keep pace with its modern counterparts. It goes on and on. You can credit Russia for one thing, but then have to take a step back and look at whatever accompanying negative that comes with it.
With that said, I dont think you can just dismiss Russia as NOT being a superpower. With the amount of nuclear weapons they hold, their pretty goddamned effective air assets (Mil helo's are kind of awesome, they have great relatively new attack gunships with the Havoc, as well as putting in service the largest helicopters on the planet) and oil export, there is no way you can discount them as "heading toward being a European backwater LOL".
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Until proven otherwise beyond a reasonable doubt, I'm going to assume AQ did the gas attack to involve the US. There was simply no reason for Assad to gas anyone.
Also I bet the peace prize committee is really regretting its decision now. This is why you don't hand out awards until AFTER.
fanaskin
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Grotesque Op-Ed Syria Slaughter Shill
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Bomb Syria, Even if It Is Illegal
By IAN HURD
There are moral reasons for disregarding the law, and I believe the Obama administration should intervene in Syria. But it should not pretend that there is a legal justification in existing law. Secretary of State John Kerry seemed to do just that on Monday, when he said of the use of chemical weapons, "This international norm cannot be violated without consequences." His use of the word "norm," instead of "law," is telling.
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Bomb Syria, Even if It Is Illegal
By IAN HURD
There are moral reasons for disregarding the law, and I believe the Obama administration should intervene in Syria. But it should not pretend that there is a legal justification in existing law. Secretary of State John Kerry seemed to do just that on Monday, when he said of the use of chemical weapons, "This international norm cannot be violated without consequences." His use of the word "norm," instead of "law," is telling.
Not buying that Assad used the gas by any means however, even if he did I fail to see why we give two shits?
fanaskin
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hawk viewpoint
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...023927518.html
Should President Obama decide to order a military strike against Syria, his main order of business must be to kill Bashar Assad. Also, Bashar's brother and principal henchman, Maher. Also, everyone else in the Assad family with a claim on political power. Also, all of the political symbols of the Assad family's power, including all of their official or unofficial residences.
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And so to the Kill Assad option. On Monday John Kerry spoke with remarkable passion about the "moral obscenity" of using chemical weapons, and about the need to enforce "accountability for those who would use the world's most heinous weapons against the world's most vulnerable people." Amen, Mr. Secretary, especially considering that you used to be Bashar's best friend in Washington.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...023927518.html
Should President Obama decide to order a military strike against Syria, his main order of business must be to kill Bashar Assad. Also, Bashar's brother and principal henchman, Maher. Also, everyone else in the Assad family with a claim on political power. Also, all of the political symbols of the Assad family's power, including all of their official or unofficial residences.
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And so to the Kill Assad option. On Monday John Kerry spoke with remarkable passion about the "moral obscenity" of using chemical weapons, and about the need to enforce "accountability for those who would use the world's most heinous weapons against the world's most vulnerable people." Amen, Mr. Secretary, especially considering that you used to be Bashar's best friend in Washington.
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Seems like going to war based on a chemical weapons attack being performed by Assad is significantly dumber than going to war based on a wmd existing in Iraq. You can't prove that no wmds existed in Iraq, but you can prove that a chem weapons attack was done by the rebels.
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