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branford

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23. I think American distaste for involvement is because we don't like either side in the conflict.

Reply to Comrade Grumpy (Reply #19)

Sun Aug 25, 2013, 01:46 AM

Aug 2013

If the rebels had better PR, I think that Americans would already have boots on the ground

Luckily, its difficult to flak for Al Queda affiliates.

We're not so bad, we'll kill fewer infidels than Assad. Good luck with that!

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Amid domestic opposition, Obama mulls Syria. [View all] another_liberal Aug 2013 OP

We should not meddle in the middle east Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2013 #1

I have to agree. another_liberal Aug 2013 #2

we annihilated thousands of Iraqis and maimed hundreds of thousands Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2013 #5

Not just of late tavalon Aug 2013 #7

Same here. We have no more reason to attack Syria than razorman Aug 2013 #34

They should offer the cash they'd spend paying the MIC..... DeSwiss Aug 2013 #3

Except that the big stockholders of our top weapons-making corporations would never hear of it. another_liberal Aug 2013 #4

Exactly. DeSwiss Aug 2013 #6

only 9% ? dtom67 Aug 2013 #8

I doubt it will fly. another_liberal Aug 2013 #9

Obama - take care of your own citizens. ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #10

Hear! Hear! another_liberal Aug 2013 #11

9 percent in favor - an overestimate for sure. David__77 Aug 2013 #12

If our President caves in and starts a war with Syria and her allies . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #17

Possibly, but both D's and R's in Congress are divided. branford Aug 2013 #27

Obama painted himself into a corner. branford Aug 2013 #13

To me, if he turns his back on it Mr.Bill Aug 2013 #15

You know from my post that I basically agree with you. branford Aug 2013 #16

I just want no body bags Mr.Bill Aug 2013 #18

Ironically, an "inconclusive" investigation of the alleged chemical attack might offer the most hope branford Aug 2013 #21

Our only involvement . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #20

Unfortunately, the refugee issue is also causing many problems. branford Aug 2013 #22

If Jordan or Turkey intervenes in Syria . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #24

I happen to agree with you, but it really isn't that simple. branford Aug 2013 #28

In Obama's first term, with Hillary Clinton designer, delrem Aug 2013 #14

I'm glad to see there is little public taste for US military action. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2013 #19

I think American distaste for involvement is because we don't like either side in the conflict. branford Aug 2013 #23

The rebels have great PR, but you can only cover up so much. David__77 Aug 2013 #30

Well said. another_liberal Aug 2013 #25

So sad. I keep seeing photos of so many young lives lying wrapped in white sheets. :( tofuandbeer Aug 2013 #26

I agree, but what is the solution? branford Aug 2013 #29

Nostradamus-level prediction here ... Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #31

The bit so many msm reports leave out: Ghost Dog Aug 2013 #32

Reuters/Ipsos poll figures. dipsydoodle Aug 2013 #33

This is to the point. John2 Aug 2013 #35