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DrewFlorida

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48. I'm also not sure what we should or shouldn't do.

Tue Sep 3, 2013, 03:28 PM

Sep 2013

My main concern is what the effectiveness, future ramifications, and last but not least, collateral damage will be. I do think we should: #1 Eliminate the chemical weapons stockpile, if we can do it without more civilian deaths.
#2 Secure the chemical weapons and remove them from Syria, if that is possible.
#3 Gain support from as many countries as possible for any action we may take, including UN sanctions.
#4 I don't think we should arm the rebels in Syria, because it looks as though Al Qeda could get their hands on some of those weapons.
I don't know that simply bombing the hell out of Syria will accomplish a positive goal, and may do more bad than good, but if targeted bombing of the weapons stockpile can destroy them without releasing the chemical gasses on the population, I would support that.

I hope Obama thinks this one through thoroughly before taking action.

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Am I a bad liberal/Democrat because I'm torn on the Syria issue? [View all] Darkhawk32 Sep 2013 OP

Nope. I'm also torn. Adrahil Sep 2013 #1

When Bashar al Assad approaches the level of Adolph Hitler... MNBrewer Sep 2013 #17

I can't fault you... Adrahil Sep 2013 #22

So until he kills millions with gas....he is aok in your book? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #51

What makes him different from the Saudi princes who've paid terrorists to kill tens of 1000s leveymg Sep 2013 #55

Um no... MNBrewer Sep 2013 #61

We all have to perform our own analysis. David__77 Sep 2013 #2

I don't like wars, seen too many and innocent people are killed and injured. I think what set this Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #3

That is what distinguishes you from republicans liberal N proud Sep 2013 #4

^^ This thing right here. ^^ nt Robb Sep 2013 #24

I'm torn too nt maryellen99 Sep 2013 #5

I'm torn too Ruby the Liberal Sep 2013 #6

no Faryn Balyncd Sep 2013 #7

Not at all DJ13 Sep 2013 #8

thats why people, myself inculded, are torn on the issue. dionysus Sep 2013 #21

I agree, which is one of the reasons I'm against any retaliatory strikes DJ13 Sep 2013 #25

i don't think obama has nefarious motives.. the thought a lot have is "we need to save these people" dionysus Sep 2013 #35

i don't think obama has nefarious motives.. DJ13 Sep 2013 #36

there is always that. dionysus Sep 2013 #37

Indeed, if, as I suspect, Assad ramps up after a strike... joshcryer Sep 2013 #40

So sending the message to other dictators that gassing your opponents will not be tolerated VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #53

WHAT other dictators?? MNBrewer Sep 2013 #62

Who said THAT was the plan? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #52

Not a bad liberal LearningCurve Sep 2013 #9

No hard decisions are made without being a little torn before hand Boom Sound 416 Sep 2013 #10

I'm torn too. Perhaps we'll have to wait and watch more sadness unfold. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #11

Nope! JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #12

No... You Are Not Alone, But... WillyT Sep 2013 #13

This was posted on the very first thread I ever replied to here at DU LostOne4Ever Sep 2013 #14

I am opposed because so far, I haven't seen any intelligent plans put forth. Savannahmann Sep 2013 #15

The "bad" ones are the doctrinaire ones who have all the answers... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #16

who is planning on turning it into Iraq? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #54

No one that I know of. TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #57

Me either VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #60

No - it's a complex issue. CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #18

No, your not wrong. janlyn Sep 2013 #19

nope, its called being nuanced in your thinking. dionysus Sep 2013 #20

It's the old two step..... Junkdrawer Sep 2013 #23

No, I don't hold with the assumption treestar Sep 2013 #26

No I'm torn also but my gut says no! gopiscrap Sep 2013 #27

The thing is, KamaAina Sep 2013 #28

Progressives SHOULD be torn. Barack_America Sep 2013 #29

I'd say you're a GOOD Liberal jazzimov Sep 2013 #30

I think we can all agree that Republicans have no credibility on the issue. n/t Darkhawk32 Sep 2013 #31

Try being in the minority here ...I find myself in favor of action. jessie04 Sep 2013 #32

Anybody LWolf Sep 2013 #33

me too KT2000 Sep 2013 #34

Rec for honesty. I'm not torn on the issue. joshcryer Sep 2013 #38

My heart says no on strikes, and my brain says it has mixed feelings on this. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #39

I'm sure according to some.. but, not to me, Darkhawk. Cha Sep 2013 #41

Not at all I feel the same way Arcanetrance Sep 2013 #42

Not torn at all, it needs to be done. denbot Sep 2013 #43

All the options are appalling; you'd be a fool if you weren't torn. Donald Ian Rankin Sep 2013 #44

kicked for civility. nt jessie04 Sep 2013 #45

Definitely not a bad liberal. Skinner Sep 2013 #46

Agreed. IMO a Democrat, liberal or otherwise, has a responsibility to... YvonneCa Sep 2013 #63

I too am torn, Darkhawk. sheshe2 Sep 2013 #47

I'm also not sure what we should or shouldn't do. DrewFlorida Sep 2013 #48

'Calm rant'. Kudos just for that. randome Sep 2013 #49

K & R. n/t FSogol Sep 2013 #50

kick jessie04 Sep 2013 #56

I'm torn also Skidmore Sep 2013 #58

I am torn myself. HappyMe Sep 2013 #59

I'm with you...torn, also. nt cry baby Sep 2013 #64

Thanks for all the replies. Was feeling sort of lonely with my feelings. n/t Darkhawk32 Sep 2013 #65

No ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2013 #66