Sunday, September 1, 2013

Americans Are Skeptical Of A U.S. Military Strike Against Syria



Skepticism Grows In US Over Syria Military Strike -- Voice of America

WASHINGTON — With Americans weary over more than a decade of war, and strong memories of the faulty intelligence that led to the invasion of Iraq, skepticism appears to be growing about the proposed military attack on Syria. Polls show a majority of Americans are firmly opposed to such a move.

It was called “shock and awe,” the application of massive military force designed to overwhelm the Iraqi military in 2003. Necessary, U.S. officials said, because of concern about weapons of mass destruction and a desire to end the conflict quickly.

It took until the final days of 2011, though, before the last American troops left Iraq, where an insurgency continues to rage.

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My Comment: This skepticism is justified .... and you can count me as one of the skeptics.

1 comment:

  1. They guy at the end with
    the "Hey hey ho ho" chant
    certainly sounded less than
    enthusiastic. I wonder who
    the group of protestors were
    and who funded them. That
    said, I sure don't support
    any attack on Syria.

    ofs

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