Sorry, but this is a civil war at best, and a regional conflict at worst. It will not affect US oil shipments. It will not affect US property. It will not affect US lives. (none of those in substantial ways, at least)
So, we stay the f**k out.
I understand the precedent thing. Allowing use of chemical weapons will encourage others to use them. I don't really care.
The only precedent that I really care about are the 3 things mentioned above. If you affect US trade (specifically, oil), US property or US lives, then we will NOT allow a precedent to be set by not reacting. We will react. Stay away from those things, and you can go all Khmer Rouge on your own people. It's sad. But, losing American servicemen lives is sadder.
WH: Syria Crossed Red Line, Used Chemical Warfare
Re: WH: Syria Crossed Red Line, Used Chemical Warfare
by Ben Huh » Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:09 pm
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Re: WH: Syria Crossed Red Line, Used Chemical Warfare
by The Comrade » Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:46 pm
"I understand the precedent thing. Allowing use of chemical weapons will encourage others to use them. I don't really care."
this is why your opinions on foreign policy should be summarily ignored.
this is why your opinions on foreign policy should be summarily ignored.
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Re: WH: Syria Crossed Red Line, Used Chemical Warfare
by Stratego » Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:53 pm
The decision to go to war was first made then a red line was drawn.
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