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OK, I guess I am a little naive regarding Syria. People were upset that we weren't doing anything and now they are upset that we took action?

Posted by volnelk Apr 7 '17, 04:11

Does it just come down to the specifics of the action?

I know that we are turning away Syrian refugees, but isn't it all related?

I guess my main question is what are the "sides" to this issue? Help, but not militarily?

Responses:

*draws a red line, then erases it* -- nm - Strongbad Apr 7, 07:34 1
- that was bad, I agree. -- nm - Mel Profit Apr 7, 07:35
It was a bad situation made worse by the perception - probably real - that it was an empty show of force -- nm - Mop Apr 7, 07:10
Like much that has to do the Middle East, I'm very vexxed. -- nm - ty97 Apr 7, 06:03 1
- Just like Chidi. -- nm - Baronspringa Apr 7, 06:23
The situation in Syria is what's known as a Shit Sandwich. There are zero good ways to take action. - TWuG Apr 7, 04:49 7
- That's kind of what I'm reading. Just wasn't sure then what the expectation would be. - volnelk Apr 7, 04:56 6
  - My biggest issue with Trump is that he closed off one of the best actions we *could* take that comes with the least bad consequences - TWuG Apr 7, 05:06
  - I think if the administration took a hands-off approach to getting into military conflicts around the world, and especially in the Middle East... - Inigo Apr 7, 04:59 4
    - America has always had an isolationist streak but at the same time it likes the influence that being a global power has, and that would be reduced - Roger More Apr 7, 05:09 2
      - Hands off in my mind would be to stay out of conflicts inside countries, but still use sanctions. We should use military force when countries.. -- (edited) - Inigo Apr 7, 05:26 1
        
        I think you'd have general agreement in principle, but it would break down in practice. - Roger More Apr 7, 05:55
    - Problem is, that cat's out of the bag and Bush 43 ruined American appetite to actual lead from the front. - Will Hunting Apr 7, 05:03
Are they the same people? -- nm - Roger More Apr 7, 04:22 4
- Well that's kind of my point. It seems to be. Just judging from the general tone of my Twitter. - volnelk Apr 7, 04:26 3
  - They get to make Trump look hypocritical so that's a bonus to them - Will Hunting Apr 7, 05:09 1
    - Maybe his position just "evolved" -- nm - Strongbad Apr 7, 07:51
  - I think there are a bunch of reasons. The knee jerk opportunity to make Trump look like a fool is tough to pass up. - Roger More Apr 7, 04:59

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OK, I guess I am a little naive regarding Syria. People were upset that we weren't doing anything and now they are upset that we took action?

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