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KT2000

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63. How brave you are

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 11:44 PM

Aug 2013

in light of the white hot responses.
This has me torn. It is about genocide. Those who were in the vicinity of those bombs and survived will also be affected by the chemical. Many will live the rest of their lives with chronic illness.

I grew up in a neighborhood with many holocaust survivors, which means the suffering of people had to be stopped by someone. Generations were changed by that nightmare.
I think we should have done something about Rwanda. The reasons for not doing something may be our shame.

I think we have to do something about this horrid act. It should not stand unopposed. I just don't know what the response should be. Like you I just have to trust the president.

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So I asked my friends from Syria about my "I support intervention" stance. [View all] IdaBriggs Aug 2013 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author G_j Aug 2013 #1

dig deeper. cali Aug 2013 #2

that was uncalled for. Whisp Aug 2013 #12

She must be the queen of Snark. lumpy Aug 2013 #14

I think cali is simply stating the OP is ill informed at best. avaistheone1 Aug 2013 #30

Bam HangOnKids Aug 2013 #42

Your 6 hidden posts suggest other wise. HangOnKids Aug 2013 #41

Just because someone burns your books doesn't make one wrong. n/t jtuck004 Aug 2013 #48

What ever HangOnKids Aug 2013 #49

^^this post^^ underscores the point the other person was making jtuck004 Aug 2013 #70

Word salad HangOnKids Aug 2013 #73

Food for your strawman. n/t jtuck004 Aug 2013 #75

Sorry not playing HangOnKids Aug 2013 #76

Don't bet on it. LOL. jtuck004 Aug 2013 #80

Speaking of fortes.... Bobbie Jo Aug 2013 #85

Apparently the administration is consulting with you... Hekate Aug 2013 #71

i know some syrians but they are of armenian/christian background JI7 Aug 2013 #3

Thank you for posting this Yo_Mama Aug 2013 #4

damn, so now you posted two OPs cheerleading this potential invasion quinnox Aug 2013 #5

anecdotal is not anecdata elehhhhna Aug 2013 #28

Big Agenda Rolling Around HangOnKids Aug 2013 #45

missed the other thread G_j Aug 2013 #38

Yea. I'm not trying to be mean to the OP or anything, but war is serious shit, and it makes me quinnox Aug 2013 #44

I hear you G_j Aug 2013 #78

What good has our intervention achieved recently? CJCRANE Aug 2013 #6

The limited air support in Libya worked out well bhikkhu Aug 2013 #13

Libya also didn't have a seven-way civil war going on Scootaloo Aug 2013 #27

I wouldn't argue with that bhikkhu Aug 2013 #52

If we were going to intervene, it should hav been then. Scootaloo Aug 2013 #58

I started hearing about Syria around then (2 years or so). IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #60

Thanks. elleng Aug 2013 #7

The banality of evil. Vinnie From Indy Aug 2013 #8

Right? I don't hear any Syrians in SYRIA saying "bomb my country" elehhhhna Aug 2013 #31

I don't think that you are an evil person or a war monger. War and peace is a deeply personal bluestate10 Aug 2013 #9

That's some characterization of your thread, considering you did not even respond to my Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #10

My apologies, but by the time your very thoughtful post was made, IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #21

Cubans in Florida want us to oust Castro. REP Aug 2013 #11

she has already stated she expects others to spill their red blood to oust Assad magical thyme Aug 2013 #20

Yeah! :) IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids Aug 2013 #47

There are tyrants worldwide - why this country? TBF Aug 2013 #15

I think the chemical weapons this week did it for me. IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #65

I'm torn - I think the chemical weapons thing happened but I'm not sure who is behind it TBF Aug 2013 #86

Thanks for a thoughtful post. riqster Aug 2013 #16

I hope your friends are not killed by the missles Marrah_G Aug 2013 #17

Ida...what's happened to you? KoKo Aug 2013 #18

KoKo, it is still me. IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #23

Okay...thanks...I though it was you. And thanks for your reply... KoKo Aug 2013 #26

I think you want a TV show, or a movie ..... oldhippie Aug 2013 #35

Your first paragraph would be the ideal solution (minus the insults, of course). IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #50

Our missles will kill alot of innocent Syrians Marrah_G Aug 2013 #91

They say "who could be worse?" Trust me, there are worse people to have in charge 7962 Aug 2013 #46

I oppose intervention, but any suggestion that there are rash decisions being made is just foolish alcibiades_mystery Aug 2013 #19

I agree with you davidpdx Aug 2013 #66

You have been making some very good posts on this subject. IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #88

I took some time and read through your post. bvar22 Aug 2013 #24

Mahalo IdaBriggs~ You state your case well. Cha Aug 2013 #25

P.S. what would your Syrian friends say to those who Cha Aug 2013 #29

I believe the extensive evidence by pretty much everybody IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #53

Just as I thought.. Thank you for replying, Ida. Cha Aug 2013 #54

So, my friends from Syria support the government and oppose the terrorists? So what? David__77 Aug 2013 #32

Different opinions? On a message board? And they (gasp) SHARE THEM? IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #39

No, I praise that there are different opinions expressed. David__77 Aug 2013 #40

I understand. For me, it is the eternal truth IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #43

Detroit wants demoracy, but the current government is letting them sink HangOnKids Aug 2013 #51

Not really sure what you are trying to say; my opinion IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author HangOnKids Aug 2013 #57

An incredibly heartfelt Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #33

let's be clear-- I'd be very happy to see Assad deposed.... mike_c Aug 2013 #34

I understand this position, but I actually do support a "global IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #62

Definitely an interesting perspective. Just Saying Aug 2013 #36

I disagree with your stance. LWolf Aug 2013 #37

The nice thing about a discussion board... IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #61

Finally somebody remade the "I have a black friend" argument for foreign policy. LeftyMom Aug 2013 #56

ftw frylock Aug 2013 #59

How brave you are KT2000 Aug 2013 #63

My ex-Israeli military friend always says, IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #64

The only thing I have learned from you here is that you want OTHER people Vinnie From Indy Aug 2013 #72

everyone except the Palestinians Marrah_G Aug 2013 #92

It is a quote from someone I respect. And he has *definite* IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #93

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The most interesting part that I caught from your post davidpdx Aug 2013 #67

Yeah, I asked a homeless guy I know NoOneMan Aug 2013 #68

That was thoughtful, and thank you for your courage in sharing it here and now Hekate Aug 2013 #69

Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #74

no doubt you could have found many Iraqis living in America who wanted Saddam gone so much that they Douglas Carpenter Aug 2013 #77

Assad is scum. That is not up for debate, it's a fact. Warpy Aug 2013 #79

Sigh. NealK Aug 2013 #81

nothing in there about our own constitution; the claim that this is about OUR national security bigtree Aug 2013 #82

That is your opinion and you are entitled to it. Glassunion Aug 2013 #83

I get what you are saying. The war against the Syrian people IdaBriggs Aug 2013 #84

Then allow me to ask some questions. Savannahmann Aug 2013 #87

I have no answers. I really wish I did. But, it is a very difficult situation. Glassunion Aug 2013 #90

Dropping bombs ( and our bombs are the big ass kind) on Damascus will not do that Marrah_G Aug 2013 #94

You make very good points. Jamastiene Aug 2013 #89