Military Action in Syria

[Tervalentfrog]

Rest assured this situation is already more complicated than any of us can imagine. Too much politics. Obama messed up though, either way he gets egg on his face.

The question is, should the US back down because Russia starts throwing its weight around? This should be interesting, I want to see if the UN can function effectively.

Edited September 2, 2013 by Tervalentfrog

[IVIYTH0S]

Yeah, he should of acted but now the destruction of the goods (or "bads?") will be concealed or shielded by the innocent.

 

If this is still to be handled than it should be done on a small and precise scale, I'm tired of large scale wars that target small objectives. Specialists not grunts, need to be used far more.

[Bosco]

What happened was very sad no doubt. But the US and just about every other country in the world cannot afford another war. However in my opinion this is a UN problem and with the amount of money they are given every year they should be the ones to step here and do something.

[EuroFight]

I am a UK resident and I'm glad our country took the decision to avoid going into Syria. That's not to say I support the goings on in Syria, but I don't believe that it is our responsibility to police the world anymore. The UK is a small island and we have enough problems of our own to contend with without getting involved in other countries'. I do appreciate that if nobody does anything then these atrocities will continue, however I think appropriate investigations should be carried out and allowed to complete before anyone goes in.

 

Any response should be based on concrete evidence and should, as previously noted, be conducted by specialists. An all out war should be avoided at all costs. I think it is also important that the public be kept informed on the proceedings, and should not be left in the dark, as has been the case in other conflicts. The objective should be to restore peace, and not to get involved in that particular country's politics, even overthrowing a dictatorship.

 

As the situation stands, I do not believe there is enough evidence to have an effective and efficient attack, and even if there was, it should be carefully considered the impact of the campaign on the country itself. A traditional war would not be suitable, however a number of very small-scale, co-ordinated attacks could be enough to remove the threat of chemical weapons that exists as of the moment.

[paulktreg]

I voted No although like Eurofight I'm a UK resident.

 

It's a very difficult to know what to do although I do think standing back and doing nothing isn't an option. Our PM took it to a vote in Parliament too early in my opinion and should have at least waited until the official report by the UN is published. It's too late to try and stop this happening again because any stocks of the nerve agent and their delivery systems have probably been moved to several locations.

 

The Assad Regime need to be shown that their actions were unacceptable but it needs to be done under the umbrella of the United Nations. What worries me is the current ineffectiveness of the UN and the veto available to Russia and China. Can the UN do anything without the vote of Russia and China?

 

A UN sanctioned strike at Syrian key military installations is what's needed but it also needs to be sanctioned by the Arab League. The "funny" thing is at the end of the day is that it will be US Tomahawk missiles that will be called on.

[cjloki]

 

So why aren't they? Well lets see; Egypt: screwed out of the scene for now, Israel; otherwise occupied, Lebanon; too worried about Israel, Turkey; too busy locking down their borders, Iraq and Iran; they know that screwing around in another country brings nothing but trouble, Saudi Arabia; possibly the only nation capable of doing anything and they are too smart and too rich to bother.

 

 

Sums it up so well, lol.

 

what i said on facebook...If it had been dealt with immediately not days later things would be very different, now it's Israel's turn, while america saves it's face. ...

and,..

...If I was Israel i wouldn't trust this american government to follow thru in support of my protection or interests, ...knowing Syria is ready to gas even it's own, without consequences or retribution would give me sleepless peace and heightened security...

[ivangela]

 

...waited until the official report by the UN is published. It's too late to try and stop this happening again because any stocks of the nerve agent and their delivery systems have probably been moved to several locations.

 

The Assad Regime need to be shown that their actions were unacceptable but it needs to be done under the umbrella of the United Nations. What worries me is the current ineffectiveness of the UN and the veto available to Russia and China. Can the UN do anything without the vote of Russia and China?

 

A UN sanctioned strike at Syrian key military installations is what's needed but it also needs to be sanctioned by the Arab League. The "funny" thing is at the end of the day is that it will be US Tomahawk missiles that will be called on.

 

I couldn't agree more about the need for action to be UN driven and the complete uselessness of this organization! IMHO it truly p*sses me off that my tax money is wasted funding this group.

I disagree about the need for the Arab league's consent. Sure it would be nice to have Arab support of any incident involving the West and other Arabs, but not necessary.

What happened was very sad no doubt. But the US and just about every other country in the world cannot afford another war. However in my opinion this is a UN problem and with the amount of money they are given every year they should be the ones to step here and do something.

I don't know enough about the UN's finances but agree they could afford to take action but I don't think money is the issue for them. The USSR/China veto power is really insurmountable and I believe this is what stymies the UN's effectiveness.

That democracy is broken. I need to run it.

 

With the inevitable failure of the world's police (UN), who does that leave? We, the US, feel the obligation to act many times when other countries don't or won't. I for one am glad, as SOMEBODY HAS TO. Gassing people is unacceptable.

 

It's a sticky path no one really wants to go down, having another war or whatever it gets labeled, but rather this one then the others for imagined reasons.

[Puck]

I feel that over 1,000 now deceased victims of chemical warfare,with almost half being children, is more then enough justification for military action.

 

We don't need to send in a swarm of ground troops, but some well organized strikes by air and sea on known military targets should be considered. The delay only makes things more difficult, as they start moving weapons into schools and hospitals that they know we can't bomb.

[phil69]

If the United States decides to punish the Syrian regime then it should only attack palaces, offices, and the living quarters of those who are responsible for the chemical attacks. Destroy the Head of State and all the people connected to him. The small fish shouldn

[IVIYTH0S]

I feel that over 1,000 now deceased victims of chemical warfare,with almost half being children, is more then enough justification for military action.

 

We don't need to send in a swarm of ground troops, but some well organized strikes by air and sea on known military targets should be considered. The delay only makes things more difficult, as they start moving weapons into schools and hospitals that they know we can't bomb.

Exactly what I'm saying, IF we do something, it should be precise and efficient.

 

[ClayMeow]

Yep, and the delay/hesitation is exactly why I stated earlier in this thread, "I think Obama is just inadvertently making Bush look good right now."

 

Obama has already effed up the situation no matter what happens now. It's a lose-lose situation.

[cjloki]

If the United States decides to punish the Syrian regime then it should only attack palaces, offices, and the living quarters of those who are responsible for the chemical attacks. Destroy the Head of State and all the people connected to him. The small fish shouldn