Up to now, Freepers have lauded Trump for playing 4-D chess. It will take time to see how this plays out. Trump may have seen no downside risk to acting abruptly, even with uncertain information. If it turns out that Assad’s forces were not responsible for the “chemical weapons”, then Trump will be mildly embarrassed at taking an unprovoked punch at someone we’ve said we want out of power anyway. He will still have demonstrated that he’s willing to take immediate, strong action based on the best information he has, and focused only on military targets.
The message goes far beyond Syria — to North Korea, to China, to Russia, and to anyone else who might stir up trouble.
Who's saying we want Assad out of power? Why?
The message goes far beyond Syria — to North Korea, to China, to Russia, and to anyone else who might stir up trouble.
Excellent, rational post. Thank you.