Trump just launched 43 Tomahawks on Syria

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by Waco

Our actions created this problem, so...yeah. It's not simple.

No it's not simple. And you didn't answer my question.

[Admiral Blue]

The correct answer to his question is that the line in the sand that was drawn years ago has been laughed at and pissed on. Cyber might be right, this might not have been the best decision, but in the short term, I am glad to see that line re-established with some balls like it should have been years ago.

[Steve_R]

Originally Posted by Admiral Blue

The correct answer to his question is that the line in the sand that was drawn years ago has been laughed at and pissed on. Cyber might be right, this might not have been the best decision, but in the short term, I am glad to see that line re-established with some balls like it should have been years ago.

[Mike Mercury]

Hillary Clinton Called For Attack on Syrian Airfields
Hillary Clinton Called For Attack on Syrian Airfields Hours Before Attack on Syrian Airfield - NBC News

Just hours before the U.S. military launched at least 50 tomahawk missiles at a Syrian airfield, Hillary Clinton said in an interview that the U.S. should take out Assad’s airfields to limit their bombing capabilities.

[Fasglas]

Originally Posted by Waco

I didn't answer for many reasons.

[PLRX]

I'm a retired Marine, and I support President Trump's actions.

[SAYUNCL]

Trump's not a pus-y like Obama.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Originally Posted by Waco

I'm not even going to begin to claim to have the answers.

Why the hell not? Everyone else does.

[mrvette]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Syrian war is 8yrs old.
1\2 a million killed.
Refugees pouring into America.
WTF is your solution?
Syrian refugees are the last thing the USA wants.
Send a message and if that doesn't hit home, eradicate him.

The very LAST thing we want is to topple Assodd.....to do so puts yet another 'nation' under Iran control, mozzie fanatics....

Originally Posted by OddBall

Hit is a signal to Iran to. He's not obama.

that much is true, but MY signal would be much more direct.....

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

The psychological benefit is priceless.
If Trump did nothing, he'd be perceived as a loud mouth push over.
An example needed to be made.
Done.

Rong side to make an example of, falls into same fallacy as the 'war' on terror since 9/11......IRAN is the target, along with trashcanistan and Paki....

Originally Posted by OddBall

Doesn't mean he gave the order. But evidently, the gas was under his control.

Still, don't rule out Isis (or anyone else for that matter).

Not buying that for a second, the gas attack was staged event by ISIS/similar power/side in the war, ASSsad not that stupid.....course it MAY have been an accident too, a set up deal and who knows where that Sarin came from...could be left over from the Sad Damn daze in Iraq yet....reports of him shipping what he had in the way of 'WMD' to Syria during the attack....

Originally Posted by John Wiz

You are correct, dead is dead, whether it is a bomb or other means. However, the lingering death, choking, burning, bleeding or other effect of a chemical or biological weapon, particularly against women and children, puts it on a different level.

Could it be a false flag attack, could it have been ISIS or Iranians - sure, I guess they could have got the chemical weapon, loaded on a plane from that base and fly the plane. I don't believe that they would have attacked that base without some intel it was from that base..

I think it was a set up deal, just like the whole effort since 9/11 we been going after all the rong 'leaders' in the region.....it's been Iran all along....apparently the sunni cult.....

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

Let's think about that. We do nothing.

Meanwhile:

Muslims are killing other Muslims......not in America. Been happening forever. Push.

The Russians are depleting their war materiel and possibly sending their kids home in body bags. Win.

By being in the game, Russia draws Muslim terrorists committing terror attacks, like the recent rail bombings. Win.

Except that in FACT, Russia is on OUR side,

Originally Posted by Waco

What? I'm not saying I know the answer. I'm saying I disagree with this action. World policy is incredibly complicated and I'm not even going to begin to claim to have the answers.

DE FACTO, world policy is rather simple, IF we quit paying attention to insignificant details, and keep our eyes on the BIG picture, which is basically that islamic cult wants to dominate the world, and so to divide and concur keep that 'cold war' going between East Europe (old SU) and the west, and replace all the M/E dick-taters with strict islamic rulers....ala Iran....just ask any Seek Indians what they think of islam, ever since the pollution from trashcanistan filtered down to the Paki regions, and then up into southern Iran.....

[Broken Wind]

I'm also a retired Jarhead, and I approve this message.

Leading from behind? Pfffft.

[VatorMan]

If MadDog said this is the route, I'm OK with it. I do lthink it had something to do with China here for negotiations today as well.

[Broken Wind]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

If MadDog said this is the route, I'm OK with it. I do lthink it had something to do with China here for negotiations today as well.

You can bet your sweet bippy.

[VITE1]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

If MadDog said this is the route, I'm OK with it. I do lthink it had something to do with China here for negotiations today as well.

Before we put 1 more boot on hte ground I want a firm set of goals and plan to achieve them and a clear ROE that doe's not put American lives at risk.

We must learn the hard lessons learned in Afghanistan and Iraq.

[Shrike6]

Nothing like bombing the crap out of an enemy during dinner to speed negotiations along.

[Rob]

At what cost are we willing to part with in order to make a profit?

[6spdC6]

Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

OK OK OK, let's say that it was only a strike on an airfield or two. And limited to just taking out infrastructure. And we gave a cursory warning to Russia at the last minute. I can live with that. But if it's just a total fiasco of fatalities, if the targeting info was totally wrong, and if Assad and Co. decides they can put on a White Helmet production of their own. God help us all.

Late into this thread (and have not read every post) but I believe this is done as more of a wake up call to that big mouth idiot that runs North Korea.

Behind the scenes he got a message delivered that said that said something like Assad used gas and we threw a few conventional missiles his way. You have already threatened us with Nukes so if we go at you you will get them sent your way. Best bet we can block all or most of your stuff, most anything we send you will get through!

[OddBall]

Originally Posted by Mike Mercury

Hillary Clinton Called For Attack on Syrian Airfields
Hillary Clinton Called For Attack on Syrian Airfields Hours Before Attack on Syrian Airfield - NBC News

Just hours before the U.S. military launched at least 50 tomahawk missiles at a Syrian airfield, Hillary Clinton said in an interview that the U.S. should take out Assad’s airfields to limit their bombing capabilities.

Coincidence, or is she still getting intel from her moles? The order to launch went out hours before the launch so that the missiles and targeting could be prepped. I think the clintons still have a lot of loyal minions in critical positions.

Originally Posted by Shrike6

Nothing like bombing the crap out of an enemy during dinner to speed negotiations along.

Art of the Deal

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by OddBall

Art of the Deal

A lucky coincidence for him, and he timed it perfectly.
Timing is everything.

[DAB]

When evil old men stop talking, honest young men start fighting.

[Mike Mercury]