Syrian civil war going chemical

August · 03-19-13, 10:54 AM

Could be the beginning of a major escalation?

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...Top+Stories%29

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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's information minister says a chemical weapon fired by rebels on a village in the north of the country is the "first act" by the opposition interim government announced in Istanbul.Omran al-Zoubi says the missile containing "poisonous gases" was fired from Nairab district in Aleppo into Khan al-Assal village on Tuesday.
He says 16 people were killed and 86 wounded in the attack. He spoke to the pro-government Al-Ikhbariya TV station.
Omran also says the attack is the results of the decision by some in the international community to arm the Syrian opposition.
Rebels have denied the accusation and say regime forces fired the weapon.

geetrue · 03-19-13, 11:09 AM

First thought is that the reporter is the actual perpetrator:

dictionary.reference.com/browse/Perpetrator
noun a person who perpetrates , or commits, an illegal, criminal, or evil act:
The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be found and punished to the fullest extent

Herr-Berbunch · 03-19-13, 11:09 AM

Wouldn't be the first time a government has done such a thing to frame the opposition.

MH · 03-19-13, 11:31 AM

With all the stockpiles in Syria it could be a matter of time.

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Wouldn't be the first time a government has done such a thing to frame the opposition.

Frame or not frame who ever uses this weapons it would make Assad's situation even worse.

Jimbuna · 03-19-13, 12:26 PM

Hopefully this isn't the spark that ignites the blue touch paper.

geetrue · 03-19-13, 12:41 PM

at least the leaders of Syria aren't a bunch of old people that don't believe in God ...

like the generals of North korea seem to be

Oberon · 03-19-13, 12:52 PM

Both sides claim that a chemical attack has been launched by the other but neither side has evidence to prove it:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21841217

Skybird · 03-19-13, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by geetrue

at least the leaders of Syria aren't a bunch of old people that don't believe in God ...

Now what is this supposed to mean...?

August · 03-19-13, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Now what is this supposed to mean...?

What's it to you? Are you Syrian? Are you old? Are you a Nork General?

Betonov · 03-19-13, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Now what is this supposed to mean...?

I also wonder

MH · 03-19-13, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

I also wonder

Yeah...beside the fact that he is also wrong.

Cybermat47 · 03-19-13, 03:41 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if the Syrian government did this, they're all completely crazy.

Platapus · 03-19-13, 04:08 PM

I am waiting for more evidence of actual chemical weapons being used. IF they were used, the evidence would be easy to collect.

There are several reasons why civilians may think they have been exposed to chemical agents, when they are really not.

TLAM Strike · 03-19-13, 04:27 PM

These claims have been made before, the FSA has brought wounded out for the cameras claiming they have been exposed to chemical agents but no real proof has surfaced.

Jimbuna · 03-19-13, 04:58 PM

Best wait for definitive proof.

03-19-13, 11:09 AM	#2
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	First thought is that the reporter is the actual perpetrator: dictionary.reference.com/browse/Perpetrator noun a person who perpetrates , or commits, an illegal, criminal, or evil act: The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be found and punished to the fullest extent __________________

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Wouldn't be the first time a government has done such a thing to frame the opposition. __________________

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geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	at least the leaders of Syria aren't a bunch of old people that don't believe in God ... like the generals of North korea seem to be __________________

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Both sides claim that a chemical attack has been launched by the other but neither side has evidence to prove it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-21841217

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,978 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am waiting for more evidence of actual chemical weapons being used. IF they were used, the evidence would be easy to collect. There are several reasons why civilians may think they have been exposed to chemical agents, when they are really not. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	These claims have been made before, the FSA has brought wounded out for the cameras claiming they have been exposed to chemical agents but no real proof has surfaced. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Best wait for definitive proof. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)