This Modern World: And Away We Go -- - Nothing Says "We Care" Like A Tomahawk Missile Strike

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71. We agree that for the sake of argument

the Assad government used nerve agents on a populated area and killed roughly 1,000 people is a true statement.

First, you argue that no limited military action by the US would have any positive influence whatsoever over the Syrian government's behavior, especially the likelihood that they will use chemical attacks in the future.

You seem to believe, quite inaccurately, that the proposed military action would consist of "throwing a few missiles at him", when in fact such an action would most probably entail an intense and sustained bombardment from five carrier groups in the Mediterranean, two carrier groups in the Persian Gulf, as well as other aircraft and assets based in various places around the region.

You seem to believe with much confidence, that a US strike against Syria would have a null effect, that is, that it would have the same effect as no strike at all. I would suggest that your confidence in this proposition is overblown.

It's challenging to wade through your juvenile sarcasm and and irresponsible claims of a personal nature (e.g. "the people of Syria are just props to the angsty high school play happening inside your conscience", etc., etc.) and look for valid arguments or premises that may be questioned.

I was going to, but, fuck it. It's not worth it for me to attempt to treat civilly with someone who obviously has no regard for respectful, civil discussion. I can trash talk as well as you can, I promise, but that's not my plan for today.

Enjoy Basahr Al-Assad's next nerve gas massacre. You own it.


(P.S. ever been to Port Angeles, WA?)