Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Tulsi Gabbard, Trump Tower Meeting, RW contacts, and Russia [View all]Shemp Howard
(889 posts)You said "GPS makes airspace borders crystal clear."
True. But, again, that's important only when BOTH SIDES agree on who owns that airspace. So if Trump says "We are declaring a no-fly zone over parts of Syria. And Mr. Putin, here are the GPS coordinates of that no-fly zone."
Do you think Putin will just say "thank you"? No way. He'll have to test that no-fly zone, if only to save face. So a Russian plane will fly high above that zone. Then it will be up to the United States to fire the first shot. The United States will be the aggressor.
You also mentioned that Turkey shot down Russian planes, and America shot down Syrian planes. True. But things will move to a whole different level once Russian and American planes start shooting each other down.
Then - perhaps - it's August of 1914 all over again. So to me it's crystal clear that Gabbard is right about this. A no-fly zone in Syria can lead to war, even nuclear war.
I'll give you the last word on this, crazytown. It has been an interesting conversation. And thanks for keeping it civil!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided