I think we actually agree, countries only ever act in their national interest rather than ethically, its in the US's interest to show its still the big dog in the playground. There is no basis in fact yet provided to go to war in Syria and no proof any action however limited will actually improve the situation and reduce the suffering.
1000's were massacred in Egypt last month and no action was even suggested, Saddam used chemical weapons loads of times before he was outed but as he was waging a proxy war against the evil Iran that was OK. ttfn Richard Triumph Computer Services 01273 505214 07974870424 From: Eric B [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 01 September 2013 09:55 To: Richard Naef Cc: LEEDSLIST Subject: Re: [LU] Leedslist Digest, Vol 38, Issue 38 - Mainly NONLU Rich, Hold your horses. Last time you went to war with the US it was based on a massive lie: on the foundation that WMD exist. A huge scam, right? That went through your democratic parliament nicely didnt it? The same decmocratic parliament that doesnt object to the MI6 rocking up at newspaper offices demanding that they delete compromising files. A democratic thing to do? Also, if you SERIOUSLY think the UK is not best buddies with the US then think again. FYI, France's then-Foreign Minister, Dominique de Villepin received loud applause for his speech against the Iraq War at the United Nations on February 14, 2003. So, I find it a bit much that you take morale high ground whilst at the same time dishing shit across the pond or to any other party. Whats happening now in Syria is indeed very intriguing. From a military point of view it is tactically challenging that Assad, who is in winning position should do this. For once I think Putin has made me think twice, Im sad to say. For the record, Im not saying Assad didnt do this atrocious crime, Im just saying I havent seen evidence on it yet. Have others? Also, if the evidence comes from the US then I think some of us will be spectical after what happend with the WMD scam. Its a sad state of affairs.. In the light of your parliament saying no this a military action: should this act be forgotten and left alone? Cheers, Eric On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 11:18 PM, Richard Naef <[email protected]> wrote: >Sure >You guys support all murderers don't you? c'mon Mike, you know it isn't as simple as that - you know for your own experience given the chance people would get on with each other, but both sides are led by people for whom violence and the continuing state of war suits their financial and political purposes. Talking of which, Yanks eh? you gotta love them! France is now their "oldest ally" bit of a change from Cheese Eating Surrender Monkeys! All our parliament did was exercise their Democratic right to debate the rights and wrongs and yet all of the sudden we are no longer their best buddies. Thank fuck we don't have a presidential system like them and les frogs. oh, yeah, the football, I'd take a 0-1 loss against by far and away the best team in the league. We weren't embarrassed as we have been against Norwich, Soton and Cardiff in the past. _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER
