Possible war with Syria?

[New Axiom]

Denied? May I ask for some sauce?

Apparently it’s just unconfirmed. I thought I saw something that said it was denied but it wasn’t

Oh. Let’s just hope those jets don’t reappear to shove some missiles up US fighter jets asses.

*yes I know that’s unlikely

[Mujahidah]

Russia didn't draw a red line last year. Russia drew a big red line this year. The US violated it, calling the bluff. This is a much bigger blow to Russia because the US has directly disregarded a clear ultimatum.

A PR blow, maybe. I doubt the Russians are going to stop aiding Assad.

Its more than a PR blow. Sure they're going to keep helping Assad, but they've seen an escalation get rebuked. They're going to be a lot more cautious now in the future.

[Albrenia]

Like Turnbull, Trudeau has issued his support for the strikes.

As predicted, when push comes to shove, most (if not all) of the Western world will be on the US's side in any conflict with Russia.

[Mujahidah]

Israel has nukes of its own, allegedly, so I imagine Russia wouldn't want to target them directly.

When it comes to Israel, Russia has good diplomatic ties with Israel.

One thing Russia can do in getting back at the West could be to place nukes in Syria.

And the US could place nukes in freaking Estonia.

[Thermodolia]

Israel has nukes of its own, allegedly, so I imagine Russia wouldn't want to target them directly.

When it comes to Israel, Russia has good diplomatic ties with Israel.

One thing Russia can do in getting back at the West could be to place nukes in Syria.

That would be a bit dumb. And probably result in Missile Crisis 2.0

[MERIZoC]

It is unconfirmed, and from "Hezbollah sources" which are less than reliable, as actual Hezbollah sources tend not to go blabbing to journalists.

More than likely. I don't understand why it'd attack Israel after it's Syrian operational HQ was among the targets of the air and missile strikes.

They wouldn't. If true, they're worried about an Israeli attack.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Like Turnbull, Trudeau has issued his support for the strikes.

Sause?

And he is still not going to send the forces in, right?

If so, this is just a PR move to support our neighbor.

[Eol Sha]

A PR blow, maybe. I doubt the Russians are going to stop aiding Assad.

That’s all we really need.

How am I supposed to take the government's pronouncements seriously, then? Why would anyone do that if all the US is seeking is PR victories?

[Costa Fierro]

When it comes to Israel, Russia has good diplomatic ties with Israel.

One thing Russia can do in getting back at the West could be to place nukes in Syria.

That would be a bit dumb. And probably result in Missile Crisis 2.0

No, it'd result in Israel going "sorry Russia" and then blowing them up. Or Jerusalem issuing an ultimatum that it'd strike if Russia did so. But Russia knows this, so it wouldn't even consider this as an option.

[Kramanica]

Like Turnbull, Trudeau has issued his support for the strikes.

Sause?

And he is still not going to send the forces in, right?

If so, this is just a PR move to support our neighbor.

Trudeau won't be participating militarily.

[Mujahidah]

That’s all we really need.

How am I supposed to take the government's pronouncements seriously, then? Why would anyone do that if all the US is seeking is PR victories?

Its not a PR victory. It gets in Putin's head that he can't just keep pushing the envelope - the envelope will push back at him. It also makes him look weaker, and Putin in a lot of ways follows the strongman's model of politics. Looking weak in any way is not good for his political brand.

[Thermodolia]

That’s all we really need.

How am I supposed to take the government's pronouncements seriously, then? Why would anyone do that if all the US is seeking is PR victories?

We don’t need to replace Assad, all we need to do is show Russia that we can’t be bossed around

[Mujahidah]

How am I supposed to take the government's pronouncements seriously, then? Why would anyone do that if all the US is seeking is PR victories?

We don’t need to replace Assad, all we need to do is show Russia that we can’t be bossed around

Thermie.... it feels weird agreeing with you.

*Something Something Gimli and Legolas meme*

[Eol Sha]

A PR blow, maybe. I doubt the Russians are going to stop aiding Assad.

Its more than a PR blow. Sure they're going to keep helping Assad, but they've seen an escalation get rebuked. They're going to be a lot more cautious now in the future.

I have no reason to believe that and neither should you.

Cautious in what, exactly? I'm serious now. What are they going to stop doing? They didn't launch attacks with chemical weapons.

[Thermodolia]

How am I supposed to take the government's pronouncements seriously, then? Why would anyone do that if all the US is seeking is PR victories?

Its not a PR victory. It gets in Putin's head that he can't just keep pushing the envelope - the envelope will push back at him. It also makes him look weaker, and Putin in a lot of ways follows the strongman's model of politics. Looking weak in any way is not good for his political brand.

Hence the bellicose language coming from the ambassador

[Eol Sha]

How am I supposed to take the government's pronouncements seriously, then? Why would anyone do that if all the US is seeking is PR victories?

We don’t need to replace Assad, all we need to do is show Russia that we can’t be bossed around

I doubt the Russian government was under any illusions that we could be bossed around.

[Oil exporting People]

Sause?

And he is still not going to send the forces in, right?

If so, this is just a PR move to support our neighbor.

Trudeau won't be participating militarily.

I love how he announces this, when it is clear to everyone Canada lacks the ability to fight its way out of a wet paper bag.

[Thermodolia]

We don’t need to replace Assad, all we need to do is show Russia that we can’t be bossed around

Thermie.... it feels weird agreeing with you.

*Something Something Gimli and Legolas meme*

Hell I still think that invading Iraq was a dumb idea.

Also I’m Gimli.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Sause?

And he is still not going to send the forces in, right?

If so, this is just a PR move to support our neighbor.

Trudeau won't be participating militarily.

Ok, good.

I don't want to charge in to Syria and die for Trump.

Still don't like the vocal support for it, Trudeau. But, good that we will not go to war at least.

[Rio Cana]

When it comes to Israel, Russia has good diplomatic ties with Israel.

One thing Russia can do in getting back at the West could be to place nukes in Syria.

And the US could place nukes in freaking Estonia.

Syria is next too the oil rich nations of the ME. Contaminated oil has zero demand. It would cause major economic problems in Europe

[Albrenia]

Thermie.... it feels weird agreeing with you.

*Something Something Gimli and Legolas meme*

Hell I still think that invading Iraq was a dumb idea.

Also I’m Gimli.

Good choice.

[Thermodolia]

Trudeau won't be participating militarily.

I love how he announces this, when it is clear to everyone Canada lacks the ability to fight its way out of a wet paper bag.

I would say that. Canadian snipers are bad ass

[Oil exporting People]

When it comes to Israel, Russia has good diplomatic ties with Israel.

One thing Russia can do in getting back at the West could be to place nukes in Syria.

And the US could place nukes in freaking Estonia.

I see you enjoy Nuclear Holocausts.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Trudeau won't be participating militarily.

I love how he announces this, when it is clear to everyone Canada lacks the ability to fight its way out of a wet paper bag.

Our Reserves can kick your Marines's asses.


We can fight, just would be fucking stupid to fight.

[Eol Sha]

Israel has nukes of its own, allegedly, so I imagine Russia wouldn't want to target them directly.

When it comes to Israel, Russia has good diplomatic ties with Israel.

One thing Russia can do in getting back at the West could be to place nukes in Syria.

Syria isn't exactly the most secure place right now.