Canada to stay out of Syria

[Carjosse]

Oh, Canada. That is a wise choice. Of course the military-industrial complex doesn't run your fine nation, so it's an easier choice than it is for the U.S.

Obama hesitated as if he was trying to decide the best coarse of action. :lamo There isn't a person on earth who thought the U.S. would turn down a chance to get involved in another war.

No the only reason we are staying out of this is out military-industrial complex only builds things that work on snow and Syria is a sandy desert. Stealth snowmobiles don't work in sand.

 

[NoC_T]

Would you prefer WW3 instead? Because that would be the most likely result if Syria is attacked.

lulz You have that on the brain. It's not likely at all. WW3, if ever it occurs, won't be initiated on the strength of 'crises' in nonentities like Syria. These things are only remotely plausible in the event of direct showdowns between superpowers. Such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, for example. Nobody's bringing human history to an end over bum**** Syria. Get a grip.

 

[Wiggen]

Firstly, if your friend decides to do something stupid, like rob a bank, are you a bad friend for not driving the get-away car or holding the money bag? Sometimes stupid friends do stupid things and it takes a grown-up to give things some sober, rational thought yet still be supportive of your idiot friend.

Secondly, France is not joining the US now - they are waiting to see what the UN inspectors report before committing anything. I wouldn't be lauding the French just yet.

Thirdly, the US plan is to use tomahawk and cruise missiles to take out strategic targets in Syria - Canada has stated they have neither of those weapons or weapon systems and have no strategic capability to offer.

Finally, like in many places where the US moves rashly, I'm sure Canada's peacekeepers and nation "rebuilders" will follow up and clean up the mess left behind.

Your last sentence is a joke, right?