Here we go! Libya, Act II...and worse
Does anyone believe Obama will stop at a “short, limited strike, lasting a few days” -— just bomb a few command and control centers and some airfields?
Are the “moderates” going to turn over their chemical weapons? Is Russia just going to hand over its Syria base?
and... the rebel “Moderates”
From Cantor: “That is why it is imperative that the Administration continue to identify and support those moderate elements who are battling both Assad and Al Qaeda.”
“these moderate elements” -— That is the same lie McCain has been pushing for weeks
“I have a problem helping those people screaming that after a hit,” Kilmeade said. McCain responded: “Would you have a problem with an American or Christians saying ‘thank God? Thank God?’” He added, “That’s what they’re saying. Come on! Of course they’re Muslims, but they’re moderates and I guarantee you they are moderates.”
McCain provided no evidence to suggest that Syrian opposition groups are moderate, as opposed to the wide swath of evidence suggesting that the opposition is heavily infested with al Qaeda.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3061958/posts
"So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot; I will spew thee out of my mouth." Revelation 3:16
Terrified, moderates? You should be.
Spokesmen for House Speaker John Boehner just blasted out an email in response to requests for clarification over Boehner’s comments.
The statement from spokesman Michael Steel says this:
“The Speaker offered his support for the president’s call to action, and encourages all Members of Congress to do the same. Now, it is the president’s responsibility to make his case to the American people and their elected representatives. Everyone understands that it is an uphill battle to pass a resolution, and the Speaker expects the White House to provide answers to Members’ questions and take the lead on any whipping effort. All votes authorizing the use of military force are conscience votes for members, and passage will require direct, continuous engagement from the White House.”
by deborah.charles 11:36 AM
http://live.reuters.com/Event/Syria_9
More on post 144 -— the “moderate” rebels:
The al Qaeda-linked Al Nusra Front is conducting war on the Assad regime with a band of about 6,000 fighters established by jihadists in January 2012. It wants Mr. Assad to be replaced by a Sunni Islamic state.
Al Nusra knows how to move men and arms inside Syria to the point where, analysts say, they have become the most deadly force among a hodgepodge of opposition groups.
[snip]
The Congressional Research Service reported in June: “Many analysts fear that Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQ-I) also has been active in the Syrian civil war, supporting and training Sunni extremist groups in Syria.”
Asked to assess Al Nusra in its second year, a U.S. official said: “The Nusra Front is clearly playing an important role in the opposition because the group’s roughly 6,000 fighters are disciplined, well-armed and capable. They’ve also partnered effectively with other rebel brigades. However, Nusra is still just one part of a complex, multipronged opposition that doesn’t have one dominant force.”
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/19/al-qaeda-rat-line-from-syria-to-iraq-turns-back-ag/?page=all
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3062022/posts
The "rebels" will not fire on US military and Assad will be too busy trying to fight the the double duty Obama and "rebels".
I'm often wrong but I have a gut feeling that the "rebels" and Obama have worked things out some time ago. With the help of John McCain and Lindsey Graham.
The citizens of US can be polled all they like - whether they are on with Obama and "rebel" Syrian attack or not really doesn't matter.
I'd like to see what Putin does/says between now and at the G-20 summit later this week (and its already Tuesday).