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75. I think Assad already knows . . .

Reply to treestar (Reply #74)

Thu Sep 12, 2013, 07:26 AM

Sep 2013

That is not really anything to be concerned about. I think Assad already knows if he ordered the gas attack or not.

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Why won't the President share with us his proof it was Assad? [View all] another_liberal Sep 2013 OP

Clearly, he hates America. JoePhilly Sep 2013 #1

Is this really a time to be flippant? another_liberal Sep 2013 #4

+1 ellisonz Sep 2013 #26

It was the bombs are away speech with a "but now we need to wait for a maybe peace" ending.... Junkdrawer Sep 2013 #2

There's been more than one rewrite over the last several days. another_liberal Sep 2013 #24

It was not a waste of time. There are millions of Americans that don't know anything about ... Tx4obama Sep 2013 #3

Syria's been all over the news for days. winter is coming Sep 2013 #6

+100 nt narnian60 Sep 2013 #7

He could have annouced he was releasing his evidence so independent experts could verify it. another_liberal Sep 2013 #8

The test results will be released when the U.N. report comes out in about a week. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #14

The rebels have bragged about seizing sarin gas munitions from Assad's stockpiles. another_liberal Sep 2013 #23

+1 JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #52

Why do you think he is lying? krawhitham Sep 2013 #5

Did I say he was lying? another_liberal Sep 2013 #11

An honest question....would it change your mind about striking? maddezmom Sep 2013 #9

Let independent experts confirm the evidence. another_liberal Sep 2013 #16

Who gets to pick the experts? maddezmom Sep 2013 #20

I'm not talking about a commission. another_liberal Sep 2013 #22

If the claim were proven false or unsupported, wouldn't it change *your* mind about striking? Marr Sep 2013 #35

Sure, but I am of the mind it was Assad maddezmom Sep 2013 #38

I understand. Marr Sep 2013 #41

When was the last time you learned nothing? Whisp Sep 2013 #10

Nothing to answer. another_liberal Sep 2013 #19

What form do you think that "proof" is in? DURHAM D Sep 2013 #12

It should be released to international experts in its given forms. another_liberal Sep 2013 #17

"International experts" DURHAM D Sep 2013 #25

Those people who have knowledge of the formats in which our evidence exists. another_liberal Sep 2013 #27

There are tens of thousands of people in the world who are experts in this field. former9thward Sep 2013 #33

There are videos on the internet treestar Sep 2013 #13

Declassify it. another_liberal Sep 2013 #18

And let anyone see it, including Assad treestar Sep 2013 #74

I think Assad already knows . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #75

Yes, who needs official evidence when we have YouTube? whatchamacallit Sep 2013 #31

When arguing that military action be taken in response to the classified intelligence? Marr Sep 2013 #36

These youtube videos don't prove anything. avaistheone1 Sep 2013 #46

Ummm....ever hear of Bush? choie Sep 2013 #57

Let the UN report come out... Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #15

Yes . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #21

The MIC must have its blood profits. Cleita Sep 2013 #28

Is Assad admitting he has chem weapons proof enough for you? Avalux Sep 2013 #29

Sorry, but no. Hell Hath No Fury Sep 2013 #40

It's unbelievable to see those on DU attacking the OP LittleBlue Sep 2013 #30

Tells me Obama's word is the strongest proof they have.... Junkdrawer Sep 2013 #32

Damned straight we should demand proof. Hell Hath No Fury Sep 2013 #34

Exactly. Marr Sep 2013 #39

yeah let's reveal the evidence... Abukhatar Sep 2013 #37

Cop-out. Nt Hissyspit Sep 2013 #47

You're prepared to go to war without even knowing we're attacking the right side? another_liberal Sep 2013 #48

simple google search should answer your question madrchsod Sep 2013 #42

Wow. Hell Hath No Fury Sep 2013 #43

pretty hard to do in the time allotted or... madrchsod Sep 2013 #44

Thanks for that link, madrchsod. another_liberal Sep 2013 #50

Hmm...only links to that article are from like NewsMax and Examiner.com Roland99 Sep 2013 #60

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #45

Youtube isn't enough proof for you? piratefish08 Sep 2013 #49

"Dead and dying children, just look at them!" another_liberal Sep 2013 #51

Because it might reveal Shankapotomus Sep 2013 #53

More important than our President having the American people behind him. another_liberal Sep 2013 #55

Assad knows what he did..... FarPoint Sep 2013 #54

The President does not have America's support, nor does he have the World's. another_liberal Sep 2013 #58

migjt divulge Niceguy1 Sep 2013 #56

I've seen my country taken to war on the basis of misinformation too many times. another_liberal Sep 2013 #62

In the words of a popular evangelical hymn, we must "Trust and Obey." QC Sep 2013 #59

Sheep who obey . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #64

because our high leadership is not going to share with the entire WORLD our intelligence tactics. Sunlei Sep 2013 #61

What I might do or not do is beside the point entirely. another_liberal Sep 2013 #63

for you maybe, so? Sunlei Sep 2013 #65

So, by that reasoning . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #66

no of course not. Sunlei Sep 2013 #71

Someone violated international humanitarian law, yes. another_liberal Sep 2013 #72

you probably won't see it either, doubt the rebels can hide those semi truck rocket launchers. Sunlei Sep 2013 #73

What difference does it really make etherealtruth Sep 2013 #67

At first I too thought it was most likely Assad who ordered the attack. another_liberal Sep 2013 #68

Why would the opposition kill so many in their own enclave? etherealtruth Sep 2013 #69

To blame it on Assad, and trigger an American assault. another_liberal Sep 2013 #70

The rebels couldnt have done it. darkangel218 Sep 2013 #76

I'm not so sure about that. another_liberal Sep 2013 #77

Oh yah? darkangel218 Sep 2013 #78