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avaistheone1

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17. Limited war? Who wants to take that risk?

Reply to ProSense (Reply #5)

Tue Sep 3, 2013, 04:48 PM

Sep 2013

Once we drop bombs we are at war. You can play word games. You may calling it anything you want, but historically it is called war. You might want to do a quick check of your dictionary. Calling it anything other than war is a lie, and a misnomer.

I don't know how creating more death and destruction will aid the Syrians. Attempts to overthrow Assad will lead to more blood shed as many Syrians support Assad. If Syrians do not have the power or the will to overturn Assad, what then American boots on the ground?

Seems better to stay out and let the United Nations handle it.

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Can we please delay this war for just a little bit. I've got reasons. [View all] 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 OP

Our side is more then ready to fund, or at least assist in all of that. denbot Sep 2013 #1

You may need more than a 'couple of days'. We all could. randome Sep 2013 #2

No, we must strike because we care about the Syrian kids, ours not so much. NightWatcher Sep 2013 #3

We COULD multitask if the GOP wasn't obstructionist. Fewer GOP, more progress. CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #4

If its progress you want then vote for Progressives, not DINOs. 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 #7

What "war"? ProSense Sep 2013 #5

What the fuck is wrong with you people. When you bomb country it is war. 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 #8

Oh spare me. ProSense Sep 2013 #10

It is relevant to the extent that Syria would have every right to retaliate in any way it sees fit. Flatulo Sep 2013 #12

What it has to do with it is your apparent utter incomprehension of what war is. 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 #13

But it is "limited". bvar22 Sep 2013 #11

Limited war? Who wants to take that risk? avaistheone1 Sep 2013 #17

You're thinking the gov't works for the people. polichick Sep 2013 #6

The republican obstructionists in Congress HappyMe Sep 2013 #9

Why is it that the NSA can read my stupid email and we can't infiltrate Assad and put an end to his world wide wally Sep 2013 #14

The only answer I can come up with is that the CIA's budget is too small 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 #15

+1 leftstreet Sep 2013 #16

No we should bomb them as fast as we can.... synapticwave Sep 2013 #18

Big K&R... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #19

Tell your mail lady that paving roads is too expensive..... Little Star Sep 2013 #20