Past the point of no return, US Airstrikes Strikes On Syria Imminent

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U.S. Airstrikes In Syria Expected 'Within Days,' Senior American Official Says

A senior U.S. official told NBC News that the crisis in Syria is "past the point of no return" and that airstrikes are expected "within days."

The unnamed official made the comments as UN inspectors continue to investigate the use of chemical weapons in an attack near Damascus last week. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has urged the international community to refrain from taking action until the inspectors have concluded their inquiry.

On Wednesday, the UN Security Council met to discuss a resolution that would authorize the use of military force against Syria. Russia and China, both permanent members of the Security Council carrying veto power, oppose intervention.

NBC News added that American and British Navy vessels are in position off the coast of Syria.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuch Hagel confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that the U.S. is ready to strike in case President Obama orders military action. "We have moved assets in place to be able to fulfill and comply with whatever option the president wishes to take," Hagel said during a trip to Brunei, according to Reuters. "We are ready to go, like that," Hagel added.

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Question: Why is it necessary to spend lots of money putting US assets in place when the UN investigation has not been concluded? What is the hurry?

Everyone claiming that Obama isn't the Bush foreign policy should just give it up.

Alfred Nobel must be rolling over in his grave.
 
Past the point of no return?

That is ridiculous!

The only time it is past the point of no return is when the bombs have been dropped.
 
A friend at the P'gon say it will be tomorrow afternoon...dusk over there.

That is sad brother. I know we don't agree on this issue, but if we do this .. with democrats at the helm .. it will be a sad day for us all, including those of us who aren't democrats.

I've known you a long time my friend, please consider this .. my avatar and her mother.

Her mother is in the military. The popular thought now is that there will be no ground forces, but how can you predict that in war? How?

Whether ground forces will be required or not, ground troops will be affected. They may not be going to Syria .. may not .. but many will be going somewhere, which means another reshuffling of men and women in uniform.

Do you know what one of the main causes of stress / PTSD / suicide and other disorders is in the lives of the military, and why those numbers have been so elevated in recent years?

Constant tours of duty and redeployment. Some of their children don't even know who they are. Go to a home-coming for soldiers coming back from tour. If you have trouble locating them when you get near, just follow the sound of crying children. They are being picked by and held by people they don't know.

There are a thousand reasons why this war is a terrible idea .. but please consider at least this one.
 
Question: Why is it necessary to spend lots of money putting US assets in place when the UN investigation has not been concluded? What is the hurry?

Everyone claiming that Obama isn't the Bush foreign policy should just give it up.

Alfred Nobel must be rolling over in his grave.

we need to hit Assad, before all the facts are in, in case the facts don't fit.
 
Past the point of no return?

That is ridiculous!

The only time it is past the point of no return is when the bombs have been dropped.

They know the nature of the MIC.

I'm sure many think Obama is running this show.

He isn't.
 
I think the saddest part is that both Obama and Biden were vocal in the opposition to Bush sending troops to war without congressional approval. They both screamed about it being unconstitutional.

As I have said all along, the difference between the two parties is nothing but window-dressing.
 
We don't have a place in Syria, and no good justifiable. reason to go. Goddamn we haven't even properly extricated ourselves from the middle east yet! This is a mistake.
 
That is sad brother. I know we don't agree on this issue, but if we do this .. with democrats at the helm .. it will be a sad day for us all, including those of us who aren't democrats.

I've known you a long time my friend, please consider this .. my avatar and her mother.

Her mother is in the military. The popular thought now is that there will be no ground forces, but how can you predict that in war? How?

Whether ground forces will be required or not, ground troops will be affected. They may not be going to Syria .. may not .. but many will be going somewhere, which means another reshuffling of men and women in uniform.

Do you know what one of the main causes of stress / PTSD / suicide and other disorders is in the lives of the military, and why those numbers have been so elevated in recent years?

Constant tours of duty and redeployment. Some of their children don't even know who they are. Go to a home-coming for soldiers coming back from tour. If you have trouble locating them when you get near, just follow the sound of crying children. They are being picked by and held by people they don't know.

There are a thousand reasons why this war is a terrible idea .. but please consider at least this one.

I completely understand everything you said, BAC. Fortunately, there will be no ground forces.
There may not be an attack either, rumor has it that Assad has fled to Iran.

The sad fact is that your daughter signed up voluntarily for the military, and for that she deserves the praise of every single man, woman and child of this nation. I know it upsets you terribly as a parent, but you have to trust everyone, especially the President, to make the decisions vital to the security of this country.

I think the saddest part is that both Obama and Biden were vocal in the opposition to Bush sending troops to war without congressional approval. They both screamed about it being unconstitutional.

As I have said all along, the difference between the two parties is nothing but window-dressing.

Nobody has mentioned sending troops in and this is a far different situation than the lies that took us to Iraq.

We don't have a place in Syria, and no good justifiable. reason to go. Goddamn we haven't even properly extricated ourselves from the middle east yet! This is a mistake.

Well, goddamn Whiz Kid, why don't you join the military and shape it up!
 
I completely understand everything you said, BAC. Fortunately, there will be no ground forces.
There may not be an attack either, rumor has it that Assad has fled to Iran.

The sad fact is that your daughter signed up voluntarily for the military, and for that she deserves the praise of every single man, woman and child of this nation. I know it upsets you terribly as a parent, but you have to trust everyone, especially the President, to make the decisions vital to the security of this country.



Nobody has mentioned sending troops in and this is a far different situation than the lies that took us to Iraq.



Well, goddamn Whiz Kid, why don't you join the military and shape it up!

Howey first you're saying we have to trust our President to do what's in the best interest of our country but then in the next breath you mention lies our President stated to get us into Iraq. Doesn't that give weight to those who question the President?
 
Howey first you're saying we have to trust our President to do what's in the best interest of our country but then in the next breath you mention lies our President stated to get us into Iraq. Doesn't that give weight to those who question the President?

Racist.
 
man imagine if bombs start dropping tomorrow, I can fire up a bunch of news feeds, load up cnn in the background all night, that's the life of a political junkie. Bring on the bomb baby. KABOOM.
 
Howey first you're saying we have to trust our President to do what's in the best interest of our country but then in the next breath you mention lies our President stated to get us into Iraq. Doesn't that give weight to those who question the President?

I'm speaking of the current President.

honestly we kinda need a new good war. the news has been really dull lately.

I'm sure you'll be right there in line with the Whiz Kid to enlist, huh?
 
man imagine if bombs start dropping tomorrow, I can fire up a bunch of news feeds, load up cnn in the background all night, that's the life of a political junkie. Bring on the bomb baby. KABOOM.


Uh, yeah, that's not the life of a politcal junkie. Maybe its the life of a twisted news executive or some other maladjusted sicko.
 
I think the saddest part is that both Obama and Biden were vocal in the opposition to Bush sending troops to war without congressional approval. They both screamed about it being unconstitutional.

As I have said all along, the difference between the two parties is nothing but window-dressing.

It's never been more obvious .. but sadly, never has the difference between democratic and republican constituents been so small. In many ways, they are the same animal .. lacking in principle and courage.

Sorry, I intend no offense to anyone in particular, but as a political party, democrats have never been so weak and completely mindfucked.

Sorry, but it is your responsibility to stand for the same things you stood for when Bush was in office.
 
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