@emptywheel They think it'll block Russia's Islamic pipeline. IMHO, it will only delay. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/oilandgas/10266957/Saudis-offer-Russia-secret-oil-deal-if-it-drops-Syria.html … http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-geopolitics-of-gas-and-the-syrian-crisis-syrian-opposition-armed-to-thwart-construction-of-iran-iraq-syria-gas-pipeline/5337452 …
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@emptywheel It may make Assad think twice before repeating this sort of atrocity. Maybe not worth it, but...Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel@RWwatchMA Let's assume it's true. Destroyers off Syria could take out its entire Air Force. Syria VERY bad player in region.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel Well, yeah; also, I keep asking what the legitimate "national interest" is to make it a legal call. No good answers yet.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel it'll weaken one of Israel's enemies. And Syria has natural gas. Ka-ching !Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel Given that Saudi Arabia & Iran r only ME Muslim countries not in or approaching total chaos, it might fix stagnant oil prices.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel Do "warm fuzzy feelings" for responding to the "just do something ferchrissake!" calls count?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@emptywheel "Absolutely nothing, say it again," that's what "intervention" will solve.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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