Mr Ceour de Lion II Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 We've no business going in anyway. There's no threat to the US. There's no threat to any neighboring countries. This really shouldn't be on any agenda anyway. Nothing different going on in Syria as there is in many African countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Well apart from oil production, you are r ight....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ceour de Lion II Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Most oil for the US comes from Canada now. If the EPA loosen up a bit, then oil could be drilled again here.Would be wonderful not to have to rely so much on the Middle East.I think the next big thing that the world will fight over will be water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 [quote user="Russethouse"]Well apart from oil production, you are r ight.......[/quote]As I recall, Syria is not a major oil producer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 But IIRC oil pipelines from Iraq pass through Syria on their way to terminals on the Mediterranean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 You are correct PD, but I guess if the pipeline s under threat it helps concentrate the mind....The Rusians have a military base there don't they ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 The Russian naval base is at Tartus in Syria, the second largest port in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ceour de Lion II Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Like a tennis match this. After watching Obama's address last night, it's anyone's guess as to where the buck lands next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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