Should the USA intervene in Syria?

[timothy141]

I don't we can afford another 10 years of such expenditures, but we are headed for it, should we or shouldn't we think not all my life we have been at war somewhere, 55 years none stop.http://news.yahoo.com/syria-warns-us-not-intervene-militarily-203541382.html  

[MrsPincince]

"It looks like a big mess to me and I think we should stay out of it."

DITTO!

[orphanedhawk]

Romney has nothing to do with this~ personally.
It obviously was a reference to the fact that rich politician's kids do not fight in wars ( whether they are reps, dems or other). They are never collateral damage.

[Vance2335]

OH-So he "recoganized" and gave funding to them, but that is not backing them?

And again WHAT DOES ROMNEY HAVE TO DO WITH THIS???

[timothy141]

Here we go.........

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ac4_1377831878#lDu5X9YHF6cGS2os.01

[timothy141]

I truly hope so, "Analysts say China is seeking more stability in its relationship with the United States." Enough already with all these war's the world has gotten so small. I still remember so well climbing under our desks as children in an act of seeking protection from a nuclear attack in the early 60's watching Veit Nam on tv mid 60's to early 70's, just knowing I was going there in a couple years...
And it has never stopped. I hope we find a way to stop the nonsense.    

[desrt]

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/25/3585198/joint-china-us-naval-exercises.html


Joint China-US naval exercises set at Pearl Harbor

"Chinese navy ships will steer into Pearl Harbor next month as part of a joint search-and-rescue training exercise with the U.S. military.
Three People's Liberation Army ships will visit beginning Sept. 6, including a guided missile destroyer, a frigate and a supply ship. The Honolulu Advertiser reports (http://bit.ly/16J7Dhp ) that the USS Lake Erie will act as a host ship for the mission.
While details aren't set, Capt. Darryn James of the Pacific Fleet says sailors will conduct an at-sea search-and-rescue exercise.
James told the newspaper that the joint exercise shows a commitment to improved safety across the region.
Analysts say China is seeking more stability in its relationship with the United States.
It has been seven years since Chinese navy ships visited the port. "

[timothy141]

I would just like to clarify I believe we need to do those things necessary to secure are freedoms. My point is more about we are no longer the world power we once were, there are reasons we will proceed, of which I don't understand. But I feel we need to be prepared.
http://blogs.defensenews.com/intercepts/2013/01/china-tests-carrier-killer-df-21d-missile-sinks-us-aircraft-carrier/

[mikesimon]

No, honestly I was wondering just how any type of sense fits into this mess.

I think we are on the same side of this - STAY OUT!!!!

Also, I was on my phone and I don't express myself well on that device. With a keyboard I'd have said more. Sorry about that SM>

Mike

[orphanedhawk]

Vance:
Recognizing is the same as backing ??
Hello! Have you tried reading a dictionary ??
Oops, I forgot, you just like to argue~ got me there !

SM~ I agree, I hope we stay out of it too but it sure doesn't look that way.

[specialmom]

wrong word?  Problem?  Don't like what I wrote?  Did I spell it wrong?  Am I an idiot?  What??

[mikesimon]

Good sense?

[specialmom]

I so hope Obama has the good sense to listen to his little voice inside of himself that I just KNOW he has to have that says . . .   stay out of this.  

[mikesimon]

I hope he implements a mandate that forces all Syrians to have health insurance. Now, that would surprise everyone.

[mikesimon]

That isn't what the right has been saying ad nauseum.

[Vance2335]

Well the polls the Whitehouse and Congress went off of showed more Americans wanting it then not. Even though countless of other polls showed the opposite.

[mikesimon]

OBAMACARE

[Vance2335]

He will bow to public pressure quicker then past Presidents.

[mikesimon]

So Obama only does what the public supports?

[Vance2335]

France surrenders before a conflict breaks out.

[Proactive]

I don't believe Obama has the public's support for a military strike.(as appears to be the case in the UK as well)..So since Obama is a professional campaigner, I don't see a strike in the cards for now.

Let France go it alone imo..about time they were handed "the big stick".

[Vance2335]

Recognizing is the same as backing, they are a terrorist organization. That is like recoganzing Hamas.
Hell he even sent them aid.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/29/world/middleeast/white-house-move-to-give-egypt-450-million-in-aid-meets-resistance.html?_r=0

[adgal]

I have to disagree there - he didn't back them, but he did recognize them when they were elected through the democratic process.  Not much choice there, not he nor anyone can dictate who a country elects.  That would make him the biggest dictator of all.  Traditionally, the US always recognized the Egyptian President as a friend to the US and that whole debacle is a good lesson in why other countries should stay out of civil situations. As bad as the former Egyptian President was, you never know who is waiting in the wings.  That part of the world is pretty scary right now politically.

[Vance2335]

Well Obama back The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and see how far backing a radical group gets you...

[adgal]

I was watching the President's interview last night on this issue.  I really do get the distinct impression he will authorize an attack of some sort, but not a full scale invasion.  Some interesting points were brought up as well that I hadn't thought of.  There is more then one group of resistance fighters (or whatever you want to call them).  Some of these groups have direct links to Al Quada and are being funded by them.  There are of course other groups that have little to no resources as they are your average everyday citizen just fighting for freedom.  It sounds like whatever the President decides, he needs to move very carefully - having an Al Quada backed group take control would be worse then the current dictator.  If the US backs one of the "average citizen" groups, and they take power, will that group be able to maintain power?  To me that speaks of a whole lot of US funding in the future to keep them in place and Al Quada out.  Obviously the powers that be in the US are a whole lot smarter then me, and no doubt they have a plan, but this information certainly adds a new element I hadn't thought of.  Look at the dollars the US currently sends Pakistan in order to keep the current leadership in and the extremists out.  Can the US sustain that with other countries?  Rather frightening.  The rest of the free world must be a part of this, both as a coallition and future financial backing.  I suspect lack of full commitment from other countries (although Britain signed off yesterday) is a big part of why the President hasn't ordered action yet.  He is in a pretty tough spot here.