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35. You do know that we have war plans for both Russia and China, right?

Fri Sep 6, 2013, 03:22 PM

Sep 2013

Its true.

We have war plans for Russia China, Syria ... and Iran. Multiple versions actually, versions which vary based on precipitating conditions and other factors.

We have plans for if Pakistan and India go to war.

Plans for if Iran invades Iraq.

Such plans are under almost constant revisions as conditions around the world evolve.

And so ... GASP!! ... yes, the military has come up with an array of potential strike models for Syria.

The level of collective freak out on DU never ceases to amaze me.

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Pentagon Is Ordered to Expand Potential Targets in Syria With a Focus on Forces [View all] Hissyspit Sep 2013 OP

Wow, losing the vote plus the argument and doubling down. dkf Sep 2013 #1

Will Obama go down in history for handing Syria to al Qaeda on a silver platter? David__77 Sep 2013 #4

Was Syria ever Obama's to swilton Sep 2013 #40

That's my point. He should not do so. David__77 Sep 2013 #46

We did not lose votes due to the Libya intervention. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #6

Losing votes is the least of the bad outcomes possible. [n/t] Maedhros Sep 2013 #8

For the Inner-Party that is all that matters. Puzzledtraveller Sep 2013 #9

Root, root, root for the home team... [n/t] Maedhros Sep 2013 #14

No...speaking about how this vote looks to be going. dkf Sep 2013 #16

Oh? Ash_F Sep 2013 #50

So they are planning an even bigger war for al Qaeda. David__77 Sep 2013 #2

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #11

Death's head? What in the world is that? dkf Sep 2013 #17

You know, I don't think it was just the acid. arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #18

I have definitely not heard that before. dkf Sep 2013 #20

Maybe this will help. arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #24

He was in the same secret society as Bush and Stimson, the guy pushing the Hiroshima jakeXT Sep 2013 #25

Obama is getting his advice from Gen. Jack D. Ripper again nt msongs Sep 2013 #3

AKA Samantha Power arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #12

We must protect our bodily fluids. Kablooie Sep 2013 #62

Well here we go. They are already expanding their so-called "limited response." totodeinhere Sep 2013 #5

I agree Robbins Sep 2013 #7

Long as it doesnt include a ground invasion and occupation forces its still a limited cstanleytech Sep 2013 #32

So they can bomb Syria into the Stone Age and it's still limited? totodeinhere Sep 2013 #33

Yes of course because we all know that is what is being proposed!! cstanleytech Sep 2013 #37

Of course I was using a bit of hyperbole, but based upon news reports it does look totodeinhere Sep 2013 #43

I dont think Obama is proposing a repeat of the Battle of London either cstanleytech Sep 2013 #45

As long as itS not on the scale of D-day, it could still be called limited daleo Sep 2013 #47

Which is why I believe waiting to see what the proposal is a good idea for us all to do. cstanleytech Sep 2013 #52

Waiting for facts is best. daleo Sep 2013 #57

Oh I agree with you there. nt cstanleytech Sep 2013 #58

Okay, this is starting to look like going to war with Syria. And what happens if we "win"? Comrade Grumpy Sep 2013 #10

If we win defacto7 Sep 2013 #13

Obama needs to let Congress convince him to walk away from this. Comrade Grumpy Sep 2013 #15

A salute to you, Comrade Grumpy! arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #21

But what is winning? fasttense Sep 2013 #27

Brazen, blood-thirsty arrogance! Alamuti Lotus Sep 2013 #19

Absolutely. We've got to shut this shit down, NOW. arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #22

For that kind of money Turbineguy Sep 2013 #23

Can we please move on from the act of war yes or no argument now? Celefin Sep 2013 #26

Holy shit - 50 cities wasn't enough, eh? ConcernedCanuk Sep 2013 #28

"that Obama wants to "trump" Bush." dixiegrrrrl Sep 2013 #55

50 major "sites" Sanddog42 Sep 2013 #56

The Obama admin has gone mad. Arrowhead2k1 Sep 2013 #29

Many said that after he was re-elected he'd be free to act the way he really wanted to FiveGoodMen Sep 2013 #41

DU used to be a site where the majority would know that the JoePhilly Sep 2013 #30

So is WWIII now the threshold? As long as we don't go that far it's OK? totodeinhere Sep 2013 #34

You do know that we have war plans for both Russia and China, right? JoePhilly Sep 2013 #35

The difference is that those other things you listed are just plans. totodeinhere Sep 2013 #36

Which of those plans does he intend to actually use? JoePhilly Sep 2013 #38

We don't know exactly which plan he will use because it keeps changing from day to day. totodeinhere Sep 2013 #39

You should take these plans seriously daleo Sep 2013 #48

DU DOES know that. And we know that each time there was a 'limited' strike, lots of people died. sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #54

Mission Creep even before the first missile is fired! workinclasszero Sep 2013 #31

B2s, B52s, from the US, will drop glide bombs on quadrature Sep 2013 #42

Nobody mentions the hundreds murdered by chemical weapons, or our promise that these crimes against appacom Sep 2013 #44

Pride is one of the Seven Deadly Sins. nt Hissyspit Sep 2013 #49

Apparently it is usually accompanied by wilful ignorance and a desire to be an ostrich. (n/t) Nihil Sep 2013 #51

Amen philosslayer Sep 2013 #60

Wow. "Limited strike" out the window even before a vote. DirkGently Sep 2013 #53

Here is a question for you all. cstanleytech Sep 2013 #59

Peace is a fleeting idea in that part of the world Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #63

So how do they now that Assad is preparing to use chemical weapons again? Kablooie Sep 2013 #61