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Spider Jerusalem

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4. Sorry, but that's foolish.

Tue Aug 27, 2013, 06:35 AM

Aug 2013

Wait for a UN mandate? Which isn't forthcoming because Russia is going to veto any use-of-force resolution that comes up. There's broad agreement among NATO countries that action needs to be taken. Three of the five permanent UN Security Council members are in agreement (US/UK/France); Turkey and other regional powers are either in agreement with the proposed military action or not publicly opposing it.

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Italy insists on UN mandate for any Syria strikes [View all] morningfog Aug 2013 OP

Not going to happen Spider Jerusalem Aug 2013 #1

Which is why I think we should wait for a UN mandate. morningfog Aug 2013 #2

Sorry, but that's foolish. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2013 #4

I suggest that because it isn't forth-coming. And the agreement among morningfog Aug 2013 #6

You've probably heard the one about power and responsibility. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2013 #8

Our power is a mirage. morningfog Aug 2013 #11

every person who supports U.S. military intervention cali Aug 2013 #7

It's really a question of what the least worst option is. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2013 #10

we've "turned a blind eye" over and over again cali Aug 2013 #14

+1 newfie11 Aug 2013 #15

They know what it is to have fascist overlords and then be free. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #3

lol. Spider Jerusalem Aug 2013 #5

At least they have socialists in the system to balance. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #12

UK Parliament recalled over Syria The Straight Story Aug 2013 #9

WH says congress has been consulted The Straight Story Aug 2013 #13