Obama says he isn’t actually up for fighting WWIII, and that he just wants a small two day war which hopefully won’t provoke Armageddon. He does hope to bomb Russian helicopters before leaving for Russia next week.
An American military attack on Syria could begin as early as Thursday and will involve three days of missile strikes, according to “senior U.S. officials” talking to NBC News. The Washington Post has the bombing at “no more than two days,” though long-range bombers could “possibly” join the missiles. “Factors weighing into the timing of any action include a desire to get it done before the president leaves for Russia next week,” reports CNN, citing a “senior administration official.”
The New York Times, quoting a Pentagon official, adds that “the initial target list has fewer than 50 sites, including air bases where Syria’s Russian-made attack helicopters are deployed.” The Times adds that “like several other military officials contacted for this report, the official agreed to discuss planning options only on condition of anonymity.”
The most transparent this administration has been is in the war plans area. I’m sure Assad appreciates this.
Yes! It’s so comical! He prepares Assad, like a good dentist would, of how long the procedure will last, how it will hurt here and here and there, and then the pain will be gone in 3 days.
hes seriously nuts if he reckons he can bomb syria then go visit russia.
reckon the UNwelcome mat will be out.
Aw c’mon guys. Oh-Bomb-Ya is just trying for his own “Wag-the-Dog” war to distract the people from all those little distractions.
Little distractions like the Economy, Behghazi, IRS targeting opponents, Snowden, NSA recording the world, recording reporters’ phone calls, Obamacare cost overruns, budget deficits, debt ceilings, DOJ turning a blind eye to wall street crimes, etc. etc.
It worked for Slick Willie didn’t it?
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Mr. Obama would kill people in Syria to boost his standing. A Hague trial is in order for crimes against humanity. Mr. Obama’s use of bombs instead of poison gas is hardly a distinction.
Perhaps 0bama will work out the details of the attack with Assad over lunch, say noonish?
I missed the part where Congress declared war.
I thought he cancelled the meeting with Putin because of Snowden?
Machetes have killed thousands more people in one country, during one war. It is time we redefine mass destruction, and our national interests.