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In reply to the discussion: A significant achievement of the human race: It succeeded in banning chemical weapons. [View all]blm
(114,656 posts)Would you prefer I take the word of the article you presented when I did not see the inclusion of basic historic context specifically in regard to Syria?
He rushed to claim this was just like Bush did in Iraq, yet, failed to consider that the figures involved now, Obama and, especially Kerry, have worked hard in substantive ways to pursue diplomatic solutions in Syria. Is Porter of the mind that Bush worked through diplomatic channels for even 8 days to prevent use of force in Iraq the way Kerry worked for 8 years to prevent use of force in Syria? Did Obama manufacture the intel presented as evidence, or create the videos of chemical attack victims?
When Porter chooses to see the WHOLE of it and then write his piece, then I guarantee I will consider his observations deserving of greater attention.