Syrian chemical weapons attack

[Fly]

So wrong to go wading in. Sources can't even decide who sent the chemical weapons.
Latest I saw is US gave the rebels weapons, so they, the US, can blame the Syrian Gov.

[Old Cruser]

The reason I posted about seeing the child move an arm was because I wasn't sure if some of the filming was rigged, although some parts I have to admit were obviously not

[Stuart]

Isn't war peculiar? If we go into this against Assad, we'll be on the same side as Al Qa'ida.

[Alsatian]

My opinion? I think America will go in - and we will follow them, again...

I've got an idea, so people know where they are when they enter the UK, why don't we have signs at all ports/airports etc that state:

 "Welcome to the UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of the United States of America (Have a nice day)"?

[Old Cruser]

Looks like labour may stand against the government in this.
I think what they are saying makes sense, which is wait until all findings from UN are in before they vote
Whats the rush?

[Fly]

I say back off. What's the reason to plough in ? what aren't they telling us.
You can't just bomb a country when you don't know what side to bomb !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Old Cruser]

If they took out Assad there is no one to take control - be worse than ever then.
America seems to be in the same rush.

[Pete]

I'm afraid the Americans like wars in other countries - it makes the few at the top very, very rich men.

[Pete]

Saw this online this morning:

"I am totally opposed to intervening in Syria, it would lead to a Middle East war. Chemicals are just another weapon that kill people. Don't bombs kill people? Don't 'Cruise Missiles' kill people? If America and Britain defy the UN then it will lead to a greater conflict." Tony Benn

Also, someone commenting on Cameron's idea that they will only bomb factories, laboratories and stockpiles, etc doesn't take into account what happens when you blow up a few tons of lethal chemicals...

Just a thought.

[Scimitar]

The more I read about this, the worse I feel. I fear any military intervention by the West will ultimately upset delicate Middle East tensions,as well as Russia now sending in the big guns as well.
I know we all like to be humanitarian, and abhor suffering of any sort, but I can't see any proposed military intervention by UK/USA/Turkey/France etc doing anything on a "humanitarian" level. We would just attack them and kill even more people FFS! This would give other Middle eastern countries the chance to "engage" with each other,worsening what is already a catastrophic situation.http://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-sends-at-least-12-warships-to-syria/
Maybe the "sabre rattling" of Cameron/Obama should have been enough. Not a chance in hell.
If Russia has sent so many warships to the region, who do you think they will point their missiles at?
It won't be Syria, but it might just be our sevicemen, pilots & navy - they warned us off but we don't seem to be able to hear. I, for one do not like the way this could go

[Fly]

Just for the record, I'm totally 100% against any military action towards Syria.

[Fly]

Here's another bloody silly thought, how many top tories have shares in oil companies ?
Apparently the price is soaring as the threat of military action looms.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/10270895/Oil-shares-rise-and-airlines-stocks-fall-on-Syria-tensions.html

[Old Cruser]

I certainly don't agree with it even though they are telling us that it will be a one off strike - I doubt it.
What then will it bring from Russia who are gathering some ships to 'protect their interests' this is seen as threatening by the US.
Whilst the UK is gathering it's forces in Cyprus - to 'protect our interests'
So then what is US proposal of a one off strike if not threatening
There wil be more than the Syrian civilians needing gas masks if someone doesn't get to grips with this..

[Fly]

Here's a good read. It also explains why Russia are sitting back.
Billions of pounds of weapons that they sell Syria's Assad regime.
http://www.policymic.com/articles/61461/syria-facts-the-complete-guide-to-all-the-global-players-involved-in-the-syrian-conflict

[Fly]

kin stupid. !