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karynnj

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6. You think Assad does not deserve to be labeled as that evil after gassing over

Sun Sep 1, 2013, 10:01 AM

Sep 2013

1000 citizens of his own country? Maybe he should have added Pol Pot?

Kerry's comment is NOT based on the UN investigation, nor did he say it was - which has not been completed and won't be for a few weeks. The US is basing it on their intelligence which is what Kerry spoke of. At this point, do you doubt that their was a chemical attack?

This may be one of the few times where referencing Hitler is not ridiculous. It is true that the numbers of people killed by Hitler was higher, but this action is pretty evil.

Kerry listed what are interests are - most seem to come from the loss of credibility if there is no response. He also considers that this is a violation of international norms.

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Sarin gas used in Syria attack, Kerry says [View all] deminks Sep 2013 OP

Kerry's talk is despicable. David__77 Sep 2013 #1

The term "chemical weapons" includes more than just poison gas. another_liberal Sep 2013 #4

That would be a stretch since the USA has not signed off on MyNameGoesHere Sep 2013 #12

Being "ready" is of no particular advantage in this context. another_liberal Sep 2013 #14

Language is a conventional mapping of signs to referents. Igel Sep 2013 #17

You think Assad does not deserve to be labeled as that evil after gassing over karynnj Sep 2013 #6

The Hitler reference is ludicrous. David__77 Sep 2013 #8

Then attack the policy! karynnj Sep 2013 #20

I doubt their definitions. Igel Sep 2013 #18

"turn their backs on all of our interests" NealK Sep 2013 #7

Exxon wants that oil, dammit! n/t durablend Sep 2013 #9

And BP, don't forget BP! n/t NealK Sep 2013 #30

Independently from the UN jakeXT Sep 2013 #2

Unreliable evidence if there's no knowing Ghost Dog Sep 2013 #15

This is essentially dotting an "i" - whatever nerve agent was used it was potent karynnj Sep 2013 #3

The trick with Sarin is that its components need to be mixed just before use. another_liberal Sep 2013 #13

Kerry says a lot of things: NealK Sep 2013 #5

Unless WE do it durablend Sep 2013 #10

Yep! NealK Sep 2013 #31

Did he mention durablend Sep 2013 #11

It might reach that level of hyperbole yet. another_liberal Sep 2013 #22

I won't believe him unless... GliderGuider Sep 2013 #16

Pointless evidence. Igel Sep 2013 #19

Good points daleo Sep 2013 #21

Didn't we sell Sarin to Iraq polynomial Sep 2013 #23

Yes - Kerry's forgotten that. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #24

I doubt he did - and he was NEVER for selling it when the Reagan karynnj Sep 2013 #28

I guess unless he was there in a Haz-mat suit with a spectrophotometer jessie04 Sep 2013 #25

What if the UN tests come back negative for sarin? (nt) Jon Ace Sep 2013 #26

Don't worry; there's an app for that. n/t Alkene Sep 2013 #27

I wonder whether critics will remain so vehemently opposed to US intervention Zorro Sep 2013 #29