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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe USA sent a clear message to Assad tonight
It's okay to mass murder your people.
Just don't use chemicals to do it.
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The USA sent a clear message to Assad tonight (Original Post)
SHRED
Apr 2018
OP
The clear message was Assad needs to shut down mueller if he doesn't want to get bombed.
unblock
Apr 2018
#1
Just out of curiosity, did we even hit a strategic target or was it just a lethal fireworks show?
world wide wally
Apr 2018
#6
unblock
(52,483 posts)1. The clear message was Assad needs to shut down mueller if he doesn't want to get bombed.
you're quick!
bluestarone
(17,104 posts)2. yep and just maybe a side message to North Korea?
joshcryer
(62,287 posts)5. That's actually exactly what the message was that was sent.
Like, it's not even controversial, that's exactly what we are saying.
world wide wally
(21,759 posts)6. Just out of curiosity, did we even hit a strategic target or was it just a lethal fireworks show?
joshcryer
(62,287 posts)8. I'm sure that we hit some chemical factories.
But who knows if they are the actual origin of the chemicals. I doubt we even know.
Generic Brad
(14,276 posts)7. And if it turns out there was no chemical attack....
.....then the USA will have sent the message that we are ruled by a mad man who is a threat to everyone.
regnaD kciN
(26,045 posts)9. No, it's more like...
..."We will not allow you to commit genocide! That's OUR job."
David__77
(23,604 posts)10. Another message is to North Korea: keep your nukes!
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