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Gutless. The stench of appeasement
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I thought the Labour MPs cheering after the vote was particularly distasteful.
They were acting as if they had won a vote over free eye examinations, not determining humanitarian actions to a war torn country.Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostI thought the Labour MPs cheering after the vote was particularly distasteful.
They were acting as if they had won a vote over free eye examinations, not determining humanitarian actions to a war torn country.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostLet's say Assad has lost control of one of his chemical weapons depots and it's now in the hands of Al-Qaeda and their chums; Assad isn't going to shout out to the world that he's lost control of a depot as that would diminish his position and of course his planet sized ego. Britain piles in and attacks Assad's forces; wouldn't we then be assisting a force that uses chemical weapons as opposed to clamping down on a hideous regime?
Regardless of our politicians track records when it comes to dealing with it, we and many other countries do spend a great deal of money gathering intelligence, and we often share it with our allies and vice versa, so while it may not be entirely accurate all of the time, the intelligence services probably do have a reasonable idea of the likelihood of this having happened.
My opinion is that if it had happened, and they knew it had happened, it would be publicised and acted upon, as the case for going to war in order to get whatever had been stolen back and ensuring security & destruction of the remaining stockpiles would be considerably stronger than the current one.
The Israelis in particular have already mounted several bombing missions and I have no doubt they would be in there like a shot if they thought the jihadists had got hold of significant quantities of chemical weapons. That is why I don't believe the rebels have access to this stuff, at least in sufficient quantity to do this sort of damage.
Of course, it might be that they do, and special forces are already in there doing the dirty work as we speak.Last edited by doodab; 30 August 2013, 13:05.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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As I understand it the general consensus is that the Syrian stockpiles of sarin and mustard gas are home made.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostI thought the Labour MPs cheering after the vote was particularly distasteful.
They were acting as if they had won a vote over free eye examinations, not determining humanitarian actions to a war torn country.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by Zippy View PostThen we don't because we'll have to find out who sold them said weapons. And I don't think invading <major nuclear power> is an option.
But if it was the Syrian regime the mostly likely people involved would be the palestinian terrorists proping his regime up
Terrorists aren't well known for following the rules of war, the geneva convention etcDoing the needful since 1827Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostAs I understand it the general consensus is that the Syrian stockpiles of sarin and mustard gas are home made.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostCheering because you think a victory has been won which will avoid killing many innocents sounds quite appropriate. It's a decision which actually means something for once.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostCheering because you think a victory has been won which will avoid killing many innocents sounds quite appropriate. It's a decision which actually means something for once.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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