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In response to "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?" by volnelk

The situation in Syria is what's known as a Shit Sandwich. There are zero good ways to take action.

Posted by TWuG Apr 7 '17, 04:49

Every action taken will have consequences we don't like. Even inaction has consequences we don't like.

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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

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