What would you do in Syria

[Dill]

(04-08-2017, 09:01 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Sure I could see a chain of events that could lead to him using chemical weapons on US interests. We have Troops over there in a supporting role trying to fight ISIS. Assad had no regard for his citizens when he wanted to bomb his rebels. What makes you think he would have regard for our Troops if we didn't answer quickly and decisively? 

We should make our foreign policy decisions based on the best interest of out Nation. It's just icing on the cake when the rest of the world (except Russia, Iran, and members of PnR) applaud it. 

Assad's citizens are defenseless. The US has the most powerful military in the world and is readier than most countries to use it. This makes me think he would have extreme regard for our troops.

When you have your hands full attacking your own people during a civil war, it's a long slide to attacking another country's military and inviting blowback--and really downright stupid if they are killing your enemies for you. 

I cannot see the chain of events you suggest before Trump struck the Syrian airbase.  But I can see that the strike may have increased the likelihood that Assad would strike US troops now. Do you acknowledge that?

So if the rest of the world except a lot of countries (Brazil, China, India, Germany, France, Italy) applaud the strikes, and you call that "icing," does that mean such approval is of no real importance? Are you hedging your bets on Trump's next moves?

ISIS is also cheering Trump's strikes--such extra icing makes for a tasty cake indeed.