Obama just declared war on Syria ?

President Obama wanted war against Syria, a sovereign nation and is getting it at any cost it seems even though Syrian president Assad does not want any help fighting the terrorists of ISIS . many see this action as a cover for oil pipelines ans supply of oil in the region , since air strikes started ISIS have taken more ground in Syria

In a recent interview with the BBC, Syrian President Assad responded to a question as to the possibility of his country cooperating with the United States by stating, “No, definitely we cannot and we don't have the will and we don't want, for one simple reason — because we cannot be in an alliance with countries which support terrorism." A more clear rejection of US military action in Syria could not possibly be given.

when the US inevitably violates Syrian sovereignty in this new phase of the war (they’ve been doing this for months already), will there be an outcry from those who still cling to the seemingly outdated notion of international law? Will there be any leaders who remind Washington and the world that there are clear and unmistakable precedents in international law which define this move as “aggressive”?

For, as the International Military Tribunal at Nuremburg unequivocally stated in 1946, “To initiate a war of aggression is not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime, differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole.”

Why get involved when Syria has Iran and Russia as friends maybe Obama needs to look at that Nobel Peace Prize again

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a reply to: douglas5

"Maybe Obama needs to look at that Nobel Peace Prize again"
HAHAHAHAHA

Interesting remarks from Assad, the whole part about "we cannot be in alliance with countries which support terrorism", reading that made me make a double take. We did free some prisoners in exchange for ISIS hostages so maybe that's why he said that? Or was it more of a subtle hint that the US is involved in other activities?

a reply to: FamCore

That piece about working with terrorists did jump out of the paper , but way to many air drops of weapons seem to be getting picked up by ISIS lately and is making the news far to often to be just a mistake , they even seem to be able to get plumbers trucks from the states when they want

This is an OP ed. And he hasn't declared war. He's asked Congress for support. Which he doesn't even need, since the 2002 authorization for the Iraq War is still in effect.

a reply to: douglas5

If Obama orders boots on the ground to remove their firing pins like he did to the Marines in Yemen and removing the guns from border control agents, the Syrians wont have much to worry about. But about the oil......not much changed!

a reply to: Benevolent Heretic

It is asking to strike ISIS anywhere in the world and associated forces. this could get big Lebanon or Jordan Yemen iraq

originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
This is an OP ed. And he hasn't declared war. He's asked Congress for support. Which he doesn't even need, since the 2002 authorization for the Iraq War is still in effect.

Does that authorisation include Syria?

I think the timing might be relevant as all eyes are on Ukraine.

It's probably all rolling out nicely according to plan.

a reply to: StoutBroux

The fleeing of Embassy staff from Yemen is a major embarrassment to America in the eyes of the world , almost like Saigon all over again

originally posted by: douglas5
President Obama wanted war against Syria, a sovereign nation and is getting it at any cost it seems even though Syrian president Assad does not want any help fighting the terrorists of ISIS . many see this action as a cover for oil pipelines ans supply of oil in the region , since air strikes started ISIS have taken more ground in Syria

In a recent interview with the BBC, Syrian President Assad responded to a question as to the possibility of his country cooperating with the United States by stating, “No, definitely we cannot and we don't have the will and we don't want, for one simple reason — because we cannot be in an alliance with countries which support terrorism." A more clear rejection of US military action in Syria could not possibly be given.

when the US inevitably violates Syrian sovereignty in this new phase of the war (they’ve been doing this for months already), will there be an outcry from those who still cling to the seemingly outdated notion of international law? Will there be any leaders who remind Washington and the world that there are clear and unmistakable precedents in international law which define this move as “aggressive”?

For, as the International Military Tribunal at Nuremburg unequivocally stated in 1946, “To initiate a war of aggression is not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime, differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole.”

Why get involved when Syria has Iran and Russia as friends maybe Obama needs to look at that Nobel Peace Prize again

rt.com...

Thank you for this post!

I agree with you about the international law thing.

First, I am a strong believer in international law and enforcement, because we need there to be a system that protects the weak from the strong. We also need more international cooperation and less wars, coups, terrorism, etc.

Second, the West makes a complete mockery of international law. We break such rules as no unilateral aggression, no preemptive strikes, no torture, etc.

Third, yes, Syria and Libya represent violations of international law and sovereignty. The West and it's regional allies have already violated international law through funding/arming/training rebels in a civil war.

I checked the news and you are lying about Obama. Congress declares war not the president. Are you auditioning for Fox News?

originally posted by: FamCore
a reply to: douglas5

"Maybe Obama needs to look at that Nobel Peace Prize again"

HAHAHAHAHA

Interesting remarks from Assad, the whole part about "we cannot be in alliance with countries which support terrorism", reading that made me make a double take. We did free some prisoners in exchange for ISIS hostages so maybe that's why he said that? Or was it more of a subtle hint that the US is involved in other activities?

The meaning of that comment most likely is that the US has been funding/arming/training "freedom fighters" and militants across the world to achieve foreign policy objectives for decades.

Remember, the US and its allies have been supporting the "rebels" in Syria for two years. To a government like Assad's, that would be extremely aggressive and offensive.

a reply to: Quetzalcoatl14

The world needs to grow a set and impose sanctions against any country involved in war or the support of war no exceptions .

It seems to be the only thing that a country understands ,the threat of financial war

a reply to: damwel

Have the got any openings

a reply to: douglas5

Excellent discussion!

Yes, the U.S. is trying yet again - as Bilderberg's biggest toadie - to invade Syria for a "proposed" oil pipeline the Global Elitists' can't wait to get their claws into. Haven't you noticed how the word "Syria" has totally dropped out of all the media reports on the ISIL? This terrorist group (that the U.S. helped train at least part of) seems to be fighting in the clouds somewhere over the MidEast ...

topinfopost.com...
KEY MEMBERS OF ISIS TRAINED BY CIA AND SPECIAL FORCES

www.zerohedge.com...
(Sept. 2013) IS THE U.S. GOING TO WAR WITH SYRIA OVER A NATURAL GAS PIPELINE?

deadlinelive.info...
(Feb. 2013) JOHN KERRY'S TIES TO "BILDERBERG" AND QUOTES ABOUT THE (ELITIST) NWO
What this doesn't mention, is that John Kerry (like John McCain) conveniently married an heiress, and had $46 Million invested in American defense industry companies in 2010. So Kerry has a win-win situation if he can drag us into another MidEast war.

www.globalresearch.ca...
THE REAL STORY OF THE BILDERBERG GROUP

Hmm are you a gorgeous babe who can't think your way out of a paper bag?

a reply to: douglas5

a reply to: MKMoniker

Good find about Kerry he sure has done a 180 since the Vietnam days


Could it be because Qatar is the largest exporter of liquid natural gas in the world and Assad won't let them build a natural gas pipeline through Syria? Of course. Qatar wants to install a puppet regime in Syria that will allow them to build a pipeline which will enable them to sell lots and lots of natural gas to Europe.

www.zerohedge.com...

originally posted by: damwel
Hmm are you a gorgeous babe who can't think your way out of a paper bag?

a reply to: douglas5

I have a face like a smacked ass but i will work cheap and i can lie with the best of them

originally posted by: douglas5


a reply to: MKMoniker

Good find about Kerry

he sure has done a 180 since the Vietnam days

He's a neo-con in Democrat clothing. War monger all the way baby.

originally posted by: midicon
Does that authorisation include Syria?

The war on ISIS is authorized under a 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force, which gave then-President George W. Bush essentially a blank check to defend the nation against threats of that time

Source

It's probably all rolling out nicely according to plan.

If he had some devious master plan (to do what???), he's starting pretty late in the game.

a reply to: Quetzalcoatl14

Talk about a conflict of interest with $ 46 million in defence firms behind him ,how in the heck does this not get front page news