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bhikkhu

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1. I don't think there is any expectation that we can determine the "winner"

Reply to dkf (Original post)

Mon Sep 2, 2013, 03:32 AM

Sep 2013

...but at this point, having watched all the developments and thought it through, I would settle for at least a symbolic strike, something that demonstrated that its not just ok to use sarin gas against civilians. Doing nothing would be setting the opposite precedent, and essentially erase the long-standing international law against it.

I blame the UN more than any other organization, as that is supposed to be their role in the world.

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US Dilemma and reality...We Don't Want Either Side to Win Syrian War. [View all] dkf Sep 2013 OP

I don't think there is any expectation that we can determine the "winner" bhikkhu Sep 2013 #1

Really the focus should be securing the chemical weapons using the international community. dkf Sep 2013 #2

What is a "symbolic strike"? HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #3

A strike against the unit that organized the attack bhikkhu Sep 2013 #4

How do you know which unit? HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #6

How about THIS for a response? Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #5

I have to disagree with Mr. Anatol Lieven on one crucial point. Laelth Sep 2013 #7