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ProSense

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19. Here's is

Reply to Savannahmann (Reply #18)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 11:13 PM

Aug 2013

"The testing and identification of the gathered samples will allow investigators to present the evidence so we can conclude what happened with far more accuracy than we think, we believe, we consider it highly likely. Before we go to war, and start dropping bombs, shouldn't we know with as much certainty as is possible? "

...what we do know: The information Amnesty gathered, the victims doctors examined (including DWB http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/press/release.cfm?id=7029&cat=press-release), and the casualties all represent evidence.

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Who is responsible for the chemical attacks in Syria? [View all] ProSense Aug 2013 OP

No button for Cheney? MelungeonWoman Aug 2013 #1

Going out on a limb based on rumors that it was an accidental release by rebels. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #2

I read the articles on DU from the Right-wing sites - those rumors? Tx4obama Aug 2013 #9

I wouldn't use them as references. You have to admit, though, it would be an interesting twist. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #16

It's starting to show up in Reuters... Taverner Aug 2013 #28

Who do you believe is responsible, PS? R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2013 #3

Assad. You? n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #4

Not sure yet. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2013 #6

Voted "A rebel force", but not nearly 100% sure.... Junkdrawer Aug 2013 #5

What evidence would that be? Tx4obama Aug 2013 #13

Apparently, the Syrian Defense Minister was out of the loop, if it was the gov't, he didn't leveymg Aug 2013 #7

That's a long limb to go out on. David__77 Aug 2013 #8

Where are the buttons for the Saudis and Al Qaeda Coyotl Aug 2013 #10

One of the attacks w/ the napalm type chemical that BURNT folks was dropped from a FIGHTER JET Tx4obama Aug 2013 #11

I don't think there's any way for us to know for sure at this point. Blue_In_AK Aug 2013 #12

Follow the money. mia Aug 2013 #14

Correction Savannahmann Aug 2013 #15

Amnesty International on use of chemical weapons in Syria ProSense Aug 2013 #17

I read the Amnesty International Report. Savannahmann Aug 2013 #18

Here's is ProSense Aug 2013 #19

Um MFrohike Aug 2013 #20

Um, what? n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #22

Thought it was self-evident MFrohike Aug 2013 #23

I wish you'd read your own links. Savannahmann Aug 2013 #25

Irrelevant. geek tragedy Aug 2013 #21

No, it will not be "irrelevant." ProSense Aug 2013 #24

It won't change the fundamental dynamics there. geek tragedy Aug 2013 #30

I believe it is the governments doing. I take our President at his word. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #26

i say not sure SwampG8r Aug 2013 #27

Who is responsible for drone attacks on civilians? nt HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #29