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Imagine how many people would have been killed if they used gas instead of knives! It takes more than Beano to deal with Sarin, by golly.

I think the general misconception here is that getting involved in Syria is about furthering US interest in the Middle East rather than the fact that Syria used chemical weapons in violation of an accord signed by more than 150 nations regarding the disuse of these weapons. I'm a little disappointed in the international community (NATO, UN, etc.) who all think action should be taken but are all conditional on what that action should be. At this time the US & France are the only ones in position to take action and the US is really the only one that is seriously contemplating action. I would argue that the international community is acting like the little kid on the playground running his mouth but counting on his bigger friend (the US) to actually initiate the scrum. I'm intrigued to see how the debate in the House goes. I think Obama pulled a brilliant poitical move by seeking congressional approval. He saw Tony Blair get defeated in parliment and I think that he is secretly hoping for the same result on Capitol Hill. That way he can save face for his red line comment while recieving approval from the masses and on a diplomatic level by allowing congress to do its job. Although in his speech he made mention that he still holds the authority to launch a strike (he is allowed 90 days of military action without congressional approval) I doubt he ever uses it. I am starting to ramble but ultimately I think strikes against Syrian ability to mix the necessary chemicals, transport, and launch these weapons is a warrented response. Let's see, who exactly used Sarin? It turns out that both sides have the capability, and it is much more strategically advantageous for the opposition than it is for Assad's regime to have toxic agents used in anger. In the grand scheme of things, the Al Qaeda based group stands to gain greatly by foreign intervention instigated by the assumption that the Syrian Government has used WMDs. The Syrian Gov't, OTOH, has been killing people quite nicely using conventional weaponry, thank you very much, and really could not benefit militarily by the use of toxic agents. Had the Syrian Gov't used WMDs, it would have made sense to go whole hog and truly devastate their opponents. A very local use that had nil for tactical or strategic advantage is pointless, particularly in light of the potential for international backlash. The jihadist types have shown no compunction regarding collateral damage on either side, cheerfully martyring large groups of their own people (and then loudly bemoaning their demise...). I would not put it past them to stage a very real and very public use of Sarin against a population center sympathetic to them if it served their purpose, and it just well might. The bottom line is that neither side in this conflict has much to recommend it, and there is absolutely nothing to be gained by spending (borrowed) U.S. Dollars to intervene. My suspicion is that the Syrian guys that I like a lot are liable to be the ones who take the hits, regardless of what we do or who prevails. 'Twas ever thus. BSBD, Winsor

Let's see, you have two groups of people who hate our guts, doing their best to exterminate each other. What sort of intervention should we employ? Hallmark. I say we send B-52s over there filled with sympathy cards. Let them know we care. As far as the use of Sarin goes, I think we should stand up in the United Nations and tell them they should be ashamed of themselves. A public dressing-down by the country on the pinnacle of moral high ground (truth, justice and the American Way!) should do it. All in all, it's a hell of a lot cheaper than Tomahawk missiles. At a million bucks a pop, that should pay for quite a few get well cards. BSBD, Winsor

Okay, so popes can be hilarius. Big deal.

Quite the contrary, given that it is a combination of delusion, stupidity and utter nonsense, it seems entirely apt. Though you might admire the kind of gullibility that you deem "faith," this case illustrates nicely the process of adhering to a paradigm formulated from pure fantasy.

Gee... I wonder why they invented nerve gas if artillery did the trick just fine ***Of course, sending large amounts of explosive through the air is nowhere NEAR as indiscriminate as using chemical weapons. We agree Who has ever denied that they were not the intentional targeted killing of women and children? Whooosh... Comparing the firebombing of cities during WW2, to the limited use of targeted cruise missiles, saying a 155 round is no more deadly than VX gas, Whooosh... Clues, $.05...

Dude, we weren't guessing, we KNEW they had WMDs. Hell, we had the receipts.

Gee... I wonder why they invented nerve gas if artillery did the trick just fine ***Of course, sending large amounts of explosive through the air is nowhere NEAR as indiscriminate as using chemical weapons. We agree Who has ever denied that they were not the intentional targeted killing of women and children? Whooosh...

I spent 2 weeks in Syria in 08, as with most other places in the world, they really seemed to love Americans, but not the American Goverment. It's good to see that they are all "getting" what they deserve. If there's one thing I could never stand, it was a a three year old anti American extremist. Enough is enough, Syrians are killing Syrians and we can't stand by and do nothing. We need to kill Syrians to stop Syrians from killing Syrians, but don't worry because we'll use different weapons to the Syrians who are killing Syrians to kill our Syrians thereby reclaiming the moral high ground... Genius! Indisciminate gassing of children really does cross the line for me (even non-Christian ones) I'm not sure how anyone could be in favor of not punishing those responsible. Oh, yeah, gas is SO much worse than artillery. People should look forward to traumatic amputation and other blast-induced damage by comparison. Of course, sending large amounts of explosive through the air is nowhere NEAR as indiscriminate as using chemical weapons. I am sure that the (22,700+ - mostly refugees, btw) residents of Dresden (13 Feb 1945) and the (100,000+) residents of Tokyo (9 Mar 1945) were comforted by the fact that no "weapons of mass destruction" were used on them. No siree bob, none of that indiscriminate stuff for them! Personally I think countries with a track record of using WMDs should be forbidden from interfering in the affairs of any country - probably to include their own. Let's see now, who's on the short list of nations that have used Nuclear, Biological AND Chemical weapons in anger? Hmm.

In this case it appears synonymous with "enabling," with a large dose of denial.

An evil genius is still a genius. I mean, you're probably some sort of genius yourself. I can recognize that even though I might personally think ill of you. In the same sense that it is only the proletariat who think of individuals as "rich," one does not generally refer to an individual as a "genius." One may have a genius for music, for example, or be possessed of a genius-level IQ, but those on the high end of the intellectual spectrum may be better described as "gifted." The backhanded compliment is amusing, and I am reassured by the element of disapproval. Had there been any indication of admiration or respect, I would suspect that I was doing something wrong. Carry on. Winsor

It speaks volumes that you would describe anything related to this tragic creature as "brilliant."

Can't execute minors in the US. The best we can hope for here is life without parole. I say put them to sleep without supper.

Given identical causal basis, one community writes letters to the editor and the other riots. I forget which is which. I do recall that, when the lights went out, North of 110th St. was a war zone while the Village was fine. Around us, there were ZERO break-ins. Then again, you would have to have a death-wish to push your luck so close to Little Italy. Just sayin'. BSBD, Winsor

These kids are poster children for mandatory abortion. Now they qualify for retroactive abortion. May it be swift and sure.

"Those who battle monsters must take care not to become monsters themselves." Voltaire

Oh, I dunno. I am reminded of being at the range where someone's hot girlfriend was shooting with some kind of K-frame .38. She apparently had some kind of question, so she pivoted - still holding the revolver with her finger on the trigger. When I threw myself backwards on the ground to stay out of the line of fire, she looked down to see what was the fuss, and the barrel followed her line of sight. I was able to roll out of where the hole would have appeared as the barrel came down, and someone was able to get the firearm out of her hands before the damned thing went off. Anyhow, someone more focused on shaking their tits than where the firearm is pointed does not get me hot and bothered. Actually, it bothers me more than a little. I have known some beautiful women who were world-class shots, and they bore no resemblance to the airheads in this video. BSBD, Winsor

Sane people don't follow scumbag sites like breitbart. Conservatard morons do. Breitbart has never made a positive contribution to society, just as right wing conservatism has never done anything positive for society. Why do conservatards hate freedom and liberty so much? Because their leaders hate freedom and liberty for average citizens. Since they own most of the media, they spread lies and bullshit that gets the 'tards believing things that are patently ridiculous. The perfect example of this is the labeling of the Harvard Law Graduate, and former Constitutional Law professor, as a radical "Socialist". The 'tards are too stupid to think for themselves. They wouldn't know a socialist from a fascist, even though facts are readily available. The hallmark of the 'tards is that facts and science are the creation of "liberals" and therefor have no meaning. Thanks for ruining the USA. It must be real nice to dumb as a box of rocks. You are too dumb to figure out that the practical application of your leader's beliefs are is driving the USA into second third world status. Quit mincing words! Tell us what you really think!

A news article that starts out with "Oh the irony"??? And you like and acept that? No wonder your views are as slanted as they are BTW ALL gun safey class instruction states that NO gun should be loaded in a class room environment. So this ONE guy made a mistake or is an idiot The wide brush does not apply here. No matter how baddly you want it to But keep reading CNN I suits you Actually, the policy is that there is to be no ammunition in the classroom, PERIOD. Not to mention that there is no excuse for pointing a firearm at anything or anyone you do not wish to put a hole in. This guy really stepped on his dick.

Back in the days of Franco, some youngster decided to put in his two Pesetas' worth with a can of spray paint on a wall. While he was so engaged, the Guardia Civil passed by and voiced their disapproval by means of a burst of submachine gun fire, and he stopped what he was doing. Very results-oriented - Spain was remarkably graffiti-free for some reason. BSBD, Winsor

I understand reconstruction following mastectomy, but fake boobs make my skin crawl. YMMV.

Nevertheless, we have so badly overshot sustainability by any measure that a soft landing is out of the question.

If the population was under control, we could work out viable solutions with renewable resources only. Without control of the population, there is no solution. All the efforts to produce more energy without addressing the other half of the equation can only forestall the inevitable, and amount to mental masturbation. Carry on.

Yeah, the Pharma Industry makes for pretty big stakeholders in the whole mess. How about a split between theraputic and recreational usage? "I want some Diamorhpine ." "Do you have a prescription?" "Nah, it's for a party." "Oh, in that case, we have 12-packs on sale!" Greg House wolfing down Vicodin on the teevee show focused on the fact that he was an addict. If anything, the greatest threat to his health would be blowing his liver right out of his body with all the acetaminophen that comes along with the hydrocodone - hepatoxicity is bad juju, and is used to dissuade people from taking too much of the stuff. Hey, works for alcohol, right? Anyhow, even though addiction is, and has long been, a problem, the bulk of the approaches we are now taking are hardly in improvement. Once the Government is involved, you may be sure that the cure is worse than the disease. BSBD, Winsor

IIRC, Grace Slick's kid was named 'god;' it was not capitalized so as not to be pretentious or whatever.