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David__77

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4. Yes on 4, and part of 1, no on the others.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 12:51 AM

Aug 2013

#1 should not be geared at bolstering any political faction. Simply provide funds through to the UN fund for distribution in Syria - do not use humanitarian aid as a political tool.

#4 is easy. Quit acting like this is a new Cold War and engage in diplomacy.

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The U.S. does have nonmilitary options in Syria. Here are four of them. [View all] applegrove Aug 2013 OP

I don't know that I trust intelligence sharing with rebels. I don't trust them. TwilightGardener Aug 2013 #1

Absolutely on the humanitarian aid. NuclearDem Aug 2013 #2

#4 kiss Russia's ass davidpdx Aug 2013 #3

Yes on 4, and part of 1, no on the others. David__77 Aug 2013 #4

what are 3 and 4 ? not sure i agree with intelligence sharing with rebels JI7 Aug 2013 #5

Because of the paragraph limit it was hard for the OP to get all of it in there davidpdx Aug 2013 #7

Anti-Aircraft Missiles (#3) Mr.Bill Aug 2013 #6

Agreed davidpdx Aug 2013 #8

Here's an off-the-wall idea Mr.Bill Aug 2013 #9

#2 = help Islamists deport Christians and massacre Alawites n/t eridani Aug 2013 #10

Not sure. Just working this out: freshwest Aug 2013 #11

The saudis just ponied up 300 million in aid and the UN is already helping refugees The Straight Story Aug 2013 #12