Is the United States headed to World War III?
That’s a question some are asking after the U.S. and two of its allies — the U.K. and France — lobbed 70 or so missiles at Syrian government facilities on Friday night.
I, for one, don’t think this act will start a world war. The U.S. and allies were simply reminding everyone that the use of chemical weapons by any regime is unacceptable.
Period. End of story.
There’s no way Russia would risk a direct nuclear confrontation with the U.S. over Syria. The two nations can carry on a proxy war on Syrian soil, if they want, and there will be no winners. That country will be a hell hole for many years to come.
President Trump’s address to the nation on Friday night announcing the missile attack was probably the best speech he has ever given, and his speechwriter deserves a bonus.
The speech may mark a turning point in his presidency — or not.
But the U.S. and allies did the right thing, symbolic though it may be. The message to Russia and others is clear.
— Jillian
Jillian Page 
Not!
Trumpty Dumpty was happy to have a distraction from the hellfire coming from the legal arm of the Federal Government. And, wow, is he pissed that the Attorney General isn’t protecting him. I guess no one told the Cheeto-In-Chief that the AG swore an oath to the country- not to Trump.
The attack on Syria’s chemical infrastructure was the least of the options. Boss Tweet wanted a far, far larger response, but our allies in France and GB told him “you’re on your own” if he did that. Probably because they know that it could be a war crime and they want no part of it.
After some 400+ days, he finally read a speech almost without his personal aggrandizement. Even a clock is right twice a day, so I’ll give President Cheeto Dust one win per year.
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