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pampango

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8. As the saying goes, just because you are paranoid does not mean they are not really out to get you.

Sat Aug 31, 2013, 06:56 AM

Aug 2013

I suppose, it is smart of them to be "paranoid" to some extent. Their experiences with the US in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere and with France on Mali mean they would be stupid to assume that the US (and France?) means them no harm this time.

There may be an element of posturing in their statements as well, if they are attacked I would not want to be the commander who did not take any precautions thinking "I really thought the US was on our side this time". Something tells me the higher-ups in AQ would not take kindly to that kind of rationalization.

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One day AQ fighters are U.S. drone targets, the next they're [View all] cali Aug 2013 OP

That is true, but AQ is also worried that it will be targeted in any strike. pampango Aug 2013 #1

I'd have to go with paranoia on their part cali Aug 2013 #2

As the saying goes, just because you are paranoid does not mean they are not really out to get you. pampango Aug 2013 #8

Instead of striking only the Syrian government, also strike ISIS FarCenter Aug 2013 #3

I think you have to ask what that would accomplish cali Aug 2013 #5

Supposedly this would benefit the Free Syrian Army FarCenter Aug 2013 #9

Depends on the targets hit The Straight Story Aug 2013 #4

The U.S. almost certainly doesn't have a broader plan cali Aug 2013 #6

Not in the short term The Straight Story Aug 2013 #7