[edpc]

At Krauthammer articulated the other day, a "shot across the bow" has a clear meaning: Stop, or the next shot will sink you.

The planned strike the admin has proposed is a hit an run with no commitment or real consequence. While I do not support involvement in Syria, I am concerned about the message (or lack of one) this kind of empty threat brings.

If the possession and use of WMDs by Syria (as stated by this admin) is not dealt with in a serious way, what message is conveyed to Iran about their nuclear ambitions?

[Starboard]

I am concerned about the message (or lack of one) this kind of empty threat brings.
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It will certainly be perceived (and characterized) by Syria and others as weakness. They will view it as a victory.

[glennaro]

It’s just something obama heard said ... likely in a movie. The black Caucasian hasn’t a clue of what the true meaning and implications of “shot across the bow” are.