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YesYNot says

I was going to make this post with the title Trump goes to war. Thanks for the pictures. It would make a good board book. How long did it take him to start a war?

Wait, Obama didn't bomb Syria for a year, not just with cruise missiles?

Now, on the other side of the equation, I doubt chemical weapons were used by Syria. No point, not with Iran and Russia helping and ISIS on the retreat.

However, there is every incentive for Qatar-Saudi Arabia to conduct a false flag attack, because their Jihadis are desperate and against the wall.

Interestingly, this might kill the health Care baby Trump was trying to conceive with his Rand Paul romp on hole nineteen. His partner in Republican love is going to be disappointed.

This is a disaster. How does the administration even know where the chemical weapons came from, so soon after the attack? Have they even analyzed the chemicals? Meanwhile, "700 children have been killed in U.S. coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria since August 2014." Blasting apart with bombs is about as bad as gas. It looks like President Trump has capitulated within his own administration, removing Flynn and Bannon and resuming the same war policy Hillary Clinton campaigned on.

curious2 says

This is a disaster. How does the administration even know where the chemical weapons came from, so soon after the attack? Have they even analyzed the chemicals? Meanwhile, "700 children have been killed in U.S. coalition airstrikes in Iraq and Syria since August 2014." Blasting apart with bombs is about as bad as gas. It looks like President Trump has capitulated within his own administration, removing Flynn and Bannon and resuming the same war policy Hillary Clinton campaigned on.

Yep, not happy right now about this. Bomb the hell out of ISIS, not secular Syria.

I'm also in the "not happy" camp.

jazz music says

Strategist says

it's their success that fills the stomach of the poor.

Give example.

I can't believe you even need an example, but here goes.....
A Pharmacist works hard at getting his qualifications - makes decent money - Pays taxes - Tax money goes to a 30 year old healthy male, who is too lazy to work.
You think it is fair for that hard working Pharmacist to support that useless lazy 30 year old?

Strategist says

other peoples success

is a net gain for all of society.

P N Dr Lo R says

Strategist says

other peoples success

is a net gain for all of society.

Exactly. Trickle down works. Even to the lazy healthy bums who only deserve the trickle that is pissed out of a penis.

Quigley says

I'm also in the "not happy" camp.

I think this is great. It's an example to N Korea, Pakistan and other wacko countries not to fuck with WMD's.

Good, I am beginning to like Trump more and more. measured and intelligent man. This is a message-not words like OBama. Brutes understand force and this is yet-just a Hey dude try that again and it will be your palace next-but no escalations and forces-good.

Oh the Russia loving dems who now hate Russia-will they start loving Russia again??

Ironman says

Strategist says

It's an example to N Korea, Pakistan and other wacko countries not to fuck with WMD's

There's definitely a new Sheriff in town.

About time!

YesYNot says

. How long did it take him to start a war?

The war in Syria has been going on for years now.

Good job Trump, JCS, NSC. This looks like a very good response.

I eat my words. Trump's reaction IS different. This is in line with typical America foreign policy and EXACTLY what Obama should have done.

Now, we see what Russia and Syria say. :)

curious2 says

This is a disaster. How does the administration even know where the chemical weapons came from, so soon after the attack?

Because we watched the planes hit their targets with chemical weapons. We have amazing capabilities. 1 airfield hit, the one that launched and received the planes.

That's a GREAT and measured response.

We didn't declare war. We aren't saying there are more attacks to come. We spanked them. We are saying to the world: you play with this stuff and you can expect to hear from us.

This is FAR FARRRRRRR from isolationist America First though. :) Prove me wrong again Trump. Go start working on South Sudan. ;)

No joke. Good job tRump.

Ironman says

Rew says

Good job Trump,

Rew says

That's a GREAT and measured response.

Wait?? You can't be serious... April Fool's Day was Saturday.

I was shocked too.
Hey Rew, I think your account got hacked.

I give Trump credit for having the courage to make that descision and especially to listen to his security council.

No Zika bites yet. ;)

Strategist says

Hey Rew, I think your account got hacked.

Dang Russians everywhere.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

Edmund Burke

Well done President Trump

Trump did exactly what I thought was a correct response.
Right here ...

CNN
curious2 says

This is a disaster. How does the administration even know where the chemical weapons came from, so soon after the attack?

Finally a CiC who has the balls to bitchslap the world's despots.

I wonder if he has a tommyhawk app on his cellphone to initiate the launch?

The interesting things now, because this was so fast, are:

- Russia
- What air corridors in Syria become problematic for us in fight against IS
- Iran

We also have Rangers and other troops, 400+, on the ground near Raqqa helping Syrian forces to train up to take the city from IS. The region got a whole lot less friendly tonight.

So, right response, on a time table faster than I thought would be done.

Boooo-hissssssss.

Flashback from the past: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-23876085
2013. Russia brokered Syria chemical weapons disarmament deal. Controlled and monitored by Russia. For that, Putin was praised like a knight in shiny armor because he averted international crisis.
"Brokered disarmament", LOL.
"He'll set up a meeting with someone that you absolutely trust, guaranteeing your safety. And at that meeting, you'll be assassinated."

Lashkar_i_Trumpi says

Yep, not happy right now about this. Bomb the hell out of ISIS, not secular Syria.

Do both. Did Obama ever bomb any of Assad's facilities? I believe the vast majority of US bombing and ground force action in Syria has targeted ISIS until today.

I think it is smart to target Assad's military bases in response to the use of chemical weapons. We can't live in a world where the use of chemical weapons is tolerated. We can't let that genie out of the bottle and it deserves a special response.

Save a missile for the Headquarters Building of NAR in Chicago.

Ironman says

You just got an education on "words (Obama)" versus "actions (Trump)"...

1 retaliatory strike does not a President make.

This.
Obama's red line incident enabled this week's chemical attack.
Despots only understand force.

socal2 says

We can't live in a world where the use of chemical weapons is tolerated. We can't let that genie out of the bottle and it deserves a special response.

BlueSardine says

Despots only understand force.

They understand more than that, but they will take whatever they can get away with.

Hope he killed a Russian.
Trump took action: 5 deferments.
It was hard work!

Trump may get to see PUTIN in action.

What will the reaction be by other Muslims?

Ironman says

I see, so these actions by Obama were so much better?

No, he wasn't with regards to Syria.

But, Trump hasn't done enough to hang his hat on and make the investigations and resistance against him stop. He has put 1 point up on the board so far, for me, his entire 60+ days. He is still a national embarrassment of a President. I don't see that changing.

HEY YOU says

Hope he killed a Russian.

Unlikely. Appears we communicated this was coming, strongly. Loss of life was probably minimal. We rendered the air strip ineffective, and blew up whatever trash wasn't in hardened bunkers.

Edit: above is my read right now based on what news outlets are saying. In 48 hours this becomes a lot clearer.

Also, I'll add, this is going to do wonders with regards to China and N. Korea. We look like Bush Era America here, which means we absolutely WILL police the world if we want to. China, you want us to setup a patrol in your area of the world? No? Ok then. What can you do for us?

The only important question; Who's PISSED OFF now?

Ironman says

You don't want to mess with this guy, that's for sure.

HEY YOU says

Trump may get to see PUTIN in action.

Putin will just whine.

HEY YOU says

What will the reaction be by other Muslims?

Who cares?

YesYNot says

How long did it take him to start a war?

HEY YOU says

The only important question; Who's PISSED OFF now?

Don't be scared.

freespeechforever says

...and now this; more war/military adventurism of choice that Trump LITERALLY demonized while slinging his bullshit in the campaign trail.

You are OK with human rights abuses? Obama did nothing to stop the rise of ISIS and the genocide of the Yazidis. Now you want Trump to just stand by and let crazy maniacs use chemical weapons?
Aint gonna happen.

Strategist says

Who cares?

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