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chimpymustgo

(12,774 posts) Tue Sep 3, 2013, 04:36 PM Sep 2013

Who is the Syrian "opposition" we are helping, and why? What are our "interests"? [View all]

WTF is going on here?

Who are we planning to bomb and why?

Is the "opposition" Al Quaeda fighters? Aren't they the "enemy"?

What are these "national interests" we keep hearing about?

What are the likely consequences here?

What is the goal?

Please, someone, explain this craziness to me.

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Who is the Syrian "opposition" we are helping, and why? What are our "interests"? [View all] chimpymustgo Sep 2013 OP

Our 'interests' are always about $$$. Avalux Sep 2013 #1

I'm also wondering how many of the PNAC warriors are hoping to draw Iran into this. polly7 Sep 2013 #4

They're chomping at the bit for that to happen. Avalux Sep 2013 #6

Thanks for the article. polly7 Sep 2013 #14

All great questions. I'd like answers to them, as well. Laurian Sep 2013 #2

Just guessing but I would say the Saudis are putting up the money ... kentuck Sep 2013 #3

Kerry is being misleading. It's contemptible. cali Sep 2013 #5

Thank you, cali. The transparent lying, the moving goalposts - all nauseating. chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #7

This documentary shows some of the opposition (FSA) and what life has been like KurtNYC Sep 2013 #8

And what, again, are "our interests"? chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #9

Our interests are humanitarianism from a compassionate President. JaneyVee Sep 2013 #10

Now that's a laugher! Why not respond with humanitarian aid? Urge peace talks? chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #12

"Our interests" center around enriching the MIC. City Lights Sep 2013 #11

Sorry, classified. Excellent questions, all raised in the hearing. BelgianMadCow Sep 2013 #13