Syria conflict: 'Chemical attacks kill hundreds'

Feuer Frei! · 08-23-13, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

I think VX was possibly used. If I remember correctly it in sufficient dose causes paralysis in whole body and especially in muscles around lungs. Latter causes death by suffocation.

This is based completely on memory though so I maybe wrong... Its also possible that I mix up symptoms with some other nerve agent.

This will jog your memory perhaps?

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/vx/index.asp

As for other forms:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencyp...des/nerve.html

kraznyi_oktjabr · 08-23-13, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

This will jog your memory perhaps?

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/vx/index.asp

As for other forms:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencyp...des/nerve.html

Thanks!

It has been quite long time since I last read of this stuff.

Skybird · 08-23-13, 09:35 AM

It is interesting to remember that there is some inside-Syria observer group - I forgot the name but it often gets mentioned in news reports when reporting from Iraq, I just read it this morning again - with known close ties to the rebels, that this group so far still is hesitant to confirm that there has been a chemical event at all.

Could be because they know it was not Assad, but their friends. Could be because they still have no final verdict. Could be the deliver the evidence right now while I'm typing. Could be that there indeed was no event. Well, an event it was, but maybe not what is claimed it was.

The inspectors in Syria right now, as far as I remember form the news have permission to go to three places, all of which are low in priority and possibility to create evidence against Assad. That is what I mean when laughing about politicians demand that Assad and the rebels should allow inspections. It reminds me of one scene from the movie "V Vendetta" where the masked man asks Natalie Portman whether she doesn't find it amusing herself that she asks a masked man who he is. That question is pointless in itself, and the demands to allow inspectors in are pointless in themselves. One could as well ask on TV who the bank robber is, and tell him that he should raise his hand voluntarily and hand himself over to the police. One could also declare crime illegal, and forbid lying. Certainly would help a lot.

08-23-13, 09:35 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It is interesting to remember that there is some inside-Syria observer group - I forgot the name but it often gets mentioned in news reports when reporting from Iraq, I just read it this morning again - with known close ties to the rebels, that this group so far still is hesitant to confirm that there has been a chemical event at all. Could be because they know it was not Assad, but their friends. Could be because they still have no final verdict. Could be the deliver the evidence right now while I'm typing. Could be that there indeed was no event. Well, an event it was, but maybe not what is claimed it was. The inspectors in Syria right now, as far as I remember form the news have permission to go to three places, all of which are low in priority and possibility to create evidence against Assad. That is what I mean when laughing about politicians demand that Assad and the rebels should allow inspections. It reminds me of one scene from the movie "V Vendetta" where the masked man asks Natalie Portman whether she doesn't find it amusing herself that she asks a masked man who he is. That question is pointless in itself, and the demands to allow inspectors in are pointless in themselves. One could as well ask on TV who the bank robber is, and tell him that he should raise his hand voluntarily and hand himself over to the police. One could also declare crime illegal, and forbid lying. Certainly would help a lot. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.