We shouldn't be striking Syria anytime soon.

[url=http://thelineofsteel.blogspot.com/2013/08/upcoming-strikes-on-syria.html]I wrote a blog post that gives a short overview as to why I disagree with strikes into Syria.[/url] Basically, Obama's plan of action lacks critical strategic goals in my opinion, and has the potential to hurt our interests and even strengthen Assad's regime. Instead of going in, Obama needs to step back, take a big breath, and pursue other, more strategic options. Mainly, funding moderate groups in the country. That does more to punish Assad than these strikes will, and will help secure our interests in Syria. Once the moderates are better organized, we can consider military action again, but hopefully it won't be necessary. Yes, backing down now hurts our credibility. However, it won't destroy it. We've shown the willingness to use force when our interests our at stake several times over the past few years (OBL raid, Libya, drone strikes, etc.), and most countries in the region realize that striking Assad over one major chemical weapons use isn't within our interests anyway. I know Mags disagrees with me, so I expect him soon... *draws light saber*