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[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced

Just another outbreak of Mercenary Madness to hit a discussion. Fortunately, it is not contagious and reasonable people are immune to it.

Cool. Compare and Contrast Libya and Syria. How's that working out fer ya? Cite and explain... Thanks.

[Fair&Balanced]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Cool. Compare and Contrast Libya and Syria. How's that working out fer ya? Cite and explain... Thanks.

I have explained that several times.

There was a UN mandate for military action in Libya along with support of the Arab League. The UN wont even adopt a resolution condemning Syria, because Russia and China will veto it and the Arab League would oppose any resolution or action as well.

Libya has no allies among the other Arab powers. Syria has Iran.

A military action against Syria could have backlash against Israel, led by Hezballah and Hamas, both under the Syrian/Iranian influence.

A simple understanding of the geopolitics of the region.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Fair&Balanced

I have explained that several times.

There was a UN mandate for military action in Libya along with support of the Arab League.

So far failed. Supported by a well known terrorist organization.

The UN wont even adopt a resolution condemning Syria, because Russia and China will veto it and the Arab League would oppose any resolution or action as well.

Citation please. Proves how inept the UN is as an organization we should stop throwing taxpayer dollars into......

Libya has no allies among the other Arab powers. Syria has Iran.

citation please.

A military action against Syria could have backlash against Israel, led by Hezballah and Hamas, both under the Syrian/Iranian influence.

Citation?