Military strikes on Syria 'as early as Thursday,' US officials say

[cali]

War. What is it good for? Business.

Missile strikes against Syria could be launched “as early as Thursday,” senior U.S. officials said Tuesday as the White House intensified its push toward an international response to the suspected use of chemical weapons.

The “three days” of strikes would be limited in scope, and aimed at sending a message to Syria's President Bashar Assad rather than degrading his military capabilities, U.S. officials told NBC News.

News on the possible timescale for military action followed another round of telephone diplomacy by President Barack Obama and his administration.

Obama held discussions with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and French President Francois Hollande on Monday, while Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in addition to political leaders in Britain, France, Jordan Turkey, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

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[Dash87]

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[dipsydoodle]

2. That won't involve the UK then.

Both of the UK Houses will discuss on Thursday - not before then. Until then Cameron can't do diddly squat.

Will the US Congress also have given approval by then ?

[cali]

3. hahaha. what a card you are. n/t

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

4. Missive Missles

Dear Bashar,

These missiles are to inform you that you'd better knock it off.

Thanking you in advance,
Barack

Edit to fix typo and add </sarcasm>

[cali]

5. Dear GCG: Strikes in Syria pose massive dangers

such as a widening conflagration in the region and more death and destruction.

P.S. learn how to spell the President's name.

Thanks,

cali

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

7. Fixed

"aimed at sending a message to Syria's President Bashar Assad rather than degrading his military capabilities, U.S. officials told NBC News. "

added sarcasm tag for you.

[Junkdrawer]

6. Gas up the cars....

All hell breaks loose in a few days.

Enjoy the Peace while you can. You'll regret it when its gone.