Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
So . . . the US Military has struck up the band. The War Drums are getting that steady beat. (Original Post) Stinky The Clown Aug 2013 OP
Looking that way, and no. ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #1
Obama said "it's not serious" so it's extremely serious. This has potential to flare wildly Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #2

ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts)
1. Looking that way, and no.
Sat Aug 24, 2013, 01:28 PM
Aug 2013

If Hollywood reflected reality, then "our" troops would go in, defeat the "bad guys," and all the "good guys" would cheer in the end.

However, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan seems to be a better reflection of our modern-day military actions. If we do invade Syria, then I really, really hope the invasion is nothing like those three wars.

If we invade Syria, will we kill more civilians than the chemical attacks?

 

Fire Walk With Me

(38,893 posts)
2. Obama said "it's not serious" so it's extremely serious. This has potential to flare wildly
Sat Aug 24, 2013, 01:31 PM
Aug 2013

throughout the mid-east and their giant allies (the US are already involved; Syria are #1 allies with Iran, who are allied with the recently uppity Russia, who are allied with China). A tinderbox we do not need!

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»So . . . the US Military ...