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Syria: US Signals To Russia They Will Hit Syria if Chemical Weapons are Deployed

 Is it possible, should there be a 'chemical weapons' attack in Syria, that there will be in automatic, immediate attack launched by the coalition? No pretext of going through the UN to add the aura of legitimacy to that which was desired all along? No trying to figure out if a chemical attack will have actually happened or who did the deed?  Nothing like that. Just a claim of chemicals weapons use and boom- the US/coalition hits? Bloomberg:

Sergei Lavrov: Skripals, Trump and More

YaYaC has posted a great interview of Sergei Lavrov.I especially like the fact that Mr Lavrov points out "It's not about "liking" certain country leaders; it's about being able to work intelligently with them." As has been stated, time and time again, here at the blog- it's not about friendship.  That's rubbish. It's about interests.  Lavrov also states this:  'let's not speak slogans, let's speak facts' to the journalist.I like facts too!  Most people don't like facts.

OPCW Given Power to “Assign Blame”- They Don't Need No Stinkin' Evidence!

Let’s see ...Blame Assad for alleged chemical attacks in SyriaBlame Putin for Salisbury “attacks”No real evidence necessary- When trial by public opinion serves it's purpose so well.I'm disheartened about this change coming so close to the good news out of Syria just yesterday

Fisk: This Moment in History- The US Gives Up on Assad Overthrow

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