News Don't think George it's dangerous

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The discussion centers on the U.S. president's ambiguous statement regarding Syria's possession of chemical weapons, highlighting a lack of confidence in the assertion. The conversation reflects on the dangerous global landscape characterized by unpredictability and the potential for conflict. It includes a critique of the president's rhetorical style, comparing it to notable "Bushisms" that illustrate a lack of clarity in communication. The legality of Syria's chemical weapons, due to its non-signatory status to the Chemical Weapons Convention, is noted, suggesting that this could provide a rationale for intervention, provided they do not possess nuclear weapons. The dialogue underscores the complexities of international relations and the implications of chemical weapon possession.
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"I think we believe that Syria has chemical weapons."

Not the most confidence-building statement you would hope for from the U.S. president.
 
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"I think we all agree, the past is over.
This is still a dangerous world.
It's a world of madmen and uncertainty
and potential mental losses.

Rarely is the question asked
Is our children learning?
Will the highways of the Internet become more few?
How many hands have I shaked?

They misunderestimate me.
I am a pitbull on the pantleg of opportunity.
I know that the human being and the fish can coexist.
Families is where our nation finds hope, where our wings take dream.

Put food on your family!
Knock down the tollbooth!
Vulcanize society!
Make the pie higher! Make the pie higher! "


all the way george!
 
We can put that one up there with Bushisms such as "Saddam Hussein terrorizes himself" and "I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe — I believe what I believe is right." :smile:

Syria does have chemical weapons though: http://cns.miis.edu/research/cbw/possess.htm . As they are not a signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention, this is completely legal. (the USA also has chemical weapons.)
 
That's enough to justify overthrowing their government, you know. As long as they don't have nukes.
 
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