November 18, 2005

THIS'LL ONLY HURT FOR A MINUTE:

Careful With Syria (David Ignatius, November 18, 2005, Washington Post)

In the United Nations' looming confrontation with Syria, it's hard to define the best strategy but easy to identify the worst one: the imposition of general economic sanctions that would hurt the Syrian people while allowing the ruling clique to grow even richer.

Which is likewise why not toppling Saddam for 12 years was immoral.

Posted by Orrin Judd at November 18, 2005 8:01 AM
Comments

So, no economic sanctions and the UN will certainly never go for military action....which leaves what options exactly? Hold its breath?

Posted by: Rick T. at November 18, 2005 8:39 AM

Dither and fret and consolidate its reputation for uselessness.

Posted by: Luciferous at November 18, 2005 9:43 AM

Mr. Ignatius, another America Last isolationist. Whatever is wrong with Syria, America could only make it worse, so stay home keep the authoritarian misery goin.' Plus, if the US actually did something he'd have to update his rolodex of contacts.

Posted by: Mikey at November 18, 2005 11:16 AM
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