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IdaBriggs

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65. I think the chemical weapons this week did it for me.

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 11:55 PM

Aug 2013

Ahmad was very specific that it was "just the other night." I believe it also happened earlier this year, but this was near Damascus, and that is a whole other ball of crazy....

(I had seen your reply earlier, and apologize for not responding sooner; I don't think this is an oil situation, but in fairness, I understand the "follow the money" thoughts.)

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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