Senate Syria resolution would limit Obama to 90 days

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Interesting.

Unless things have changed with Iran; Let it be known, this is a direct lead into an Iran war too.

Wikipedia Syrian Allies

Syria and Iran are strategic allies. Syria is often called Iran's "closest ally",[10] the Arab nationalism ideology of Syria's ruling Baath party notwithstanding. During the Iran–Iraq War, Syria sided with non-Arab Iran against its enemy Iraq and was isolated by Saudi Arabia and some of the Arab countries, with the exceptions of Libya, Lebanon, Algeria, Sudan and Oman.[11] Iran and Syria have had a strategic alliance ever since, partially due to their common animosity towards Saddam Hussein and coordination against the United States and Israel. Syria and Iran cooperate on arms smuggling from Iran to the Hezbollah in Lebanon, which borders Israel.[12]

On 16 June 2006 the defence ministers of Iran and Syria signed an agreement for military cooperation against what they called the "common threats" presented by Israel and the United States. Details of the agreement were not specified, however Syrian defense minister Najjar said "Iran considers Syria's security its own security, and we consider our defense capabilities to be those of Syria." The visit also resulted in the sale of Iranian military hardware to Syria.[13] In addition to receiving military hardware, Iran has consistently invested billions of dollars into the Syrian economy.[14] The Syrian leadership, including President Assad himself, belongs predominantly to the Alawite branch of Shi'a Islam. Currently, Iran is involved in implementing several industrial projects in Syria, including cement factories, car assembly lines, power plants, and silo construction. Iran also plans to set up a joint Iranian–Syrian bank in the future.[15]

reply to post by Senduko


That's awesome. It looks like it might not get the go-ahead then?

reply to post by DaRAGE


IT looks like that, however, it seems they will be delaying the vote, only to change the odds, if Congress vote gets delayed expect a new terrible revelation of Assad.

reply to post by MrWendal
It's simple all of those countries have no natural resources and no real strategic value and India is an ally.Taking out Assad would give the US forces access to Lebanon and surrounds Iran.They also are looking to run The Russians out of the ME.

Wagging the finger at someone for breaking international law by using chemical weapons...


... so that we can turn around and use depleted uranium weapons on them, thus breaking international law.


Oop, that's right, we don't have nor use depleted uranium weapons.
Ever.





*sigh*
I need a drink.

Originally posted by Dianec
So if they say "no boots on the ground" this means when Obama sees these chemical weapons are in the hands of hezbolla we do what?

This was already answered by Kerry during the debate who said..

"No Amercian boots on the ground in Syria........... regarding the civil war..."

This I believe gives them free play on what they do otherwise. Technically securing chemical weapons would be nothing to do with the civil war...

You have to read behind what these clever politicians say as what they actually mean is something totally different usually.

reply to post by minkmouse


A number of reasons actually.

1) Qatar has it's ambitions on a natural gas pipeline that will flow right through Syria. The Europeans want it so they don't have to kiss Russian butt when it gets cold and in Europe it gets cold, heh.

2) Saudi Arabia. Once again a history thing. The Saudis would love to see the fall of House Assad. It seems they have resentment that goes back quite awhile. One of those, Sunni vs Shiite things. Kind of like British vs Scotts/Irish.

3) Russia. They have a foothold in that area. Capitalism vs Communism thing. Assad gets kicked out, we "appoint" someone to take his place that is sympathetic to our cause, just to snub Russia. Seems Russia 1-0'ed Obama by putting Cyprus in their pocket.. nicely played Putin.

4) Whether it went to Congress or not, the higher ups made up their mind as to whether intervene. What's being played out is called.. politics .

I'm curious what the response is going to be to the obvious military intervention. I'm eating popcorn right now but if it's on the couch or in my sealed basement remains to be seen