Kerry says support for action against Syria is growing

[Cryptoad]

Source: BBC

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said the number of states ready to take military action against Syria's government is in the "double digits".

Speaking in Paris, he said the world could not be "silent spectators to slaughter" after Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons against its civilians.

The US accuses President Bashar al-Assad's forces of killing 1,429 people in a gas attack on 21 August.

EU foreign ministers say there should be no action before a UN report.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24004836

[dipsydoodle]

1. Moral support only : not military.

The reference to double figures is 11.

[Divernan]

9. How do you know it's 11? No countries identified in the article.

Or maybe I missed some sarcasm? Obama World is currently crazier than the Mad Hatter's Tea Party!

I'm thinking Saudi Arabia, Israel and some "giants" from the old US coalition of the billing: Eritrea, El Salvador, Romania, Latvia, etc.

[dipsydoodle]

11. That was published after the G20 meeting

and I think the list of countries was published late that day. I can't link using the tablet - don't know how to. Search 11 nations support US and you'll find links.

Its only moral support anyway - no military.

[lumpy]

34. Last week an announcement (it was posted on DU) from the following countries

supporting take on the administration regarding who (Assad) was responsible for the gassing in Syria and condemning the gassing and supporting some sort of action against Assad.
The countries:
France
Italy
Japan
Rep. Korea
A. Arabia
Spain
Turkey
United Kingdom
and of course the US

[dipsydoodle]

12. Back on the PC now so link here :

A statement signed by 11 of the G20 nations said they hold Syrian President Bashar al Assad responsible for the alleged chemical attack.

The joint statement issued by Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, the UK and the US condemned the "horrific" attack in Damascus and called for a "strong international response", but it did not specify military action.

http://news.sky.com/story/1138356/syria-john-kerry-claims-boost-in-us-support

Its actually 10 in support + the USA which makes 11.

Goodnight.

[Divernan]

17. Thank you!

[Ghost Dog]

24. No. Kerry, if correctly quoted by the BBC, lies again.

... "There are a number of countries, in the double digits, who are prepared to take military action," Mr Kerry said...

Of the 11 countries you refer to, dipsydoodle, only 3, the US, France and Turkey say they are prepared themselves to take military action.

The others, including most notoriously the UK, are not.

The document signed after the G20 meeting could be interpreted, in certain circumstances (such as waiting for the UN to pronounce), as expressing these 11 countries' support for a limited US military or other form of intervention (although the text says 'international' which ought to mean UN: anything else would be illegal), which is not what Kerry is quoted as having said.

The Leaders and Representatives of Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States of America made the following statement on the margins of the Group of 20 Nations Leader’s Meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia: ...

... We call for a strong international response to this grave violation of the world’s rules and conscience that will send a clear message that this kind of atrocity can never be repeated. Those who perpetrated these crimes must be held accountable...

/... http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/09/06/joint-statement-syria

--> See also: WH Chief of Staff admits no military support from any allies yet

[lumpy]

35. If you bothered to read Dipsy's post you would discover that he stated the only countries

suggesting military action were France and Turkey.

[deutsey]

2. Kerry sure says a lot of things, doesn't he? n/t

[lumpy]

36. edifing post-not

[warrant46]

52. His war support is not growing around me--another war is detested and will by ignored by most

As for what people say ===they reflect the idea we should let them kill each other and they are about to visit all their Rowdy Friends for Monday Night Football and drink some beers too.

[jsr]

3. Yeah, it's growing

[another_liberal]

4. Damn!

You beat me to it!

[lumpy]

38. To what ?

[another_liberal]

49. He beat me to posting a Pinocchio allusion.

The top post cried out for one.

[lumpy]

37. People who live in glass houses.....

[DCBob]

5. If the UN and congress approves it, then I am ok with it.

[arcane1]

6. "silent spectators to slaughter"... nice alliteration, I wonder who came up with it.

I resent this black-and-white over-simplification that Kerry is using. We either have to bomb the country, or we're just "silent" about it, and by implication, complicit in it.

I've said it already today, but I'll say it again: if there are 10 or more countries "ready to take military action against Syria's government", then the United States can sit this one out.

[99th_Monkey]

29. Coalition of the Guilt-tripped-Into-It nt

[Brigid]

7. Sorry, Mr. Kerry.

You're not going to sell me on yet another war.

[Hissyspit]

8. @janehamsher: In 1 week ratio of nay to yea votes in House on #Syria went from 2:1 to 4:1. Dems may

@janehamsher: In 1 week ratio of nay to yea votes in House on #Syria went from 2:1 to 4:1. Dems may truly need to tie caucus up & lash em to pass this

[daleo]

10. He should name these countries

And make sure they put their money where their mouths are.

[dipsydoodle]

13. See reply #12 for list.

.

[daleo]

15. I see Canada is on the list

And the Canadian government has explicitly said to Canadians that there will be no Canadian military involvement. So the list is not a list of supporters - more like well wishers.

[GeorgeGist]

14. 90% say NO.

[mpcamb]

16. Where can I write to Kerry to contradict this lie?

It becoming clear and clearer that there's no need for military intervention.

[lumpy]

39. Hopefully The UN will come through, at least the World Court might agree that Syria is to blame.

Why do you say there is no need for military action. If it comes to limited strategic targets strikes(against arms etc) would you be heartened about doing something about Assad atrocities?
I don't advocate such actions, rather something that the United Nations could handle.

[Kablooie]

18. Yeah America! Go for it! Heeheehee. I'll watch from over here.

[quadrature]

19. has any country given overflight rights ...

to US bombers?

how about France, can a few B52s refuel in France?
Not needing to fly aerial tankers would save us millions of dollars in fuel.

[Plucketeer]

20. Yeah

growing among nations - nations we have leverage with/on. Hows about with the American people, senator Kerry??? My how you've changed Mr. Kerry. I used to have admiration for you. But the kool ade from the White House has a powerful effect on those who sip it. I wonder...... is it too late to go reclaim your medals???

[lumpy]

40. He didn't heeeeeeaaaar you.

[Carolina]

21. Kerry needs

to STFU. Every time he opens his mouth, he spews more crap. Perhaps too much Botox has affected his brain

[lumpy]

41. He won't. That's his job.

[smirkymonkey]

51. Seriously. Have you seen him speak lately?

He seems like he's drunk or doped up or something. He sounds like he's slurring his words and his eyes don't look quite right. Maybe its the Botox, but I was kind of shocked when I heard him.

He used to come across as such a statesman, but the John Kerry I have seen lately has been absolutely pathetic. I almost feel sorry for him

[geek tragedy]

22. Did he hire Baghad Bob as an advisor? nt

[avaistheone1]

30. Think so.

Almost forgot about that guy.

[Marrah_G]

23. Support among who? Military contractors?

[lumpy]

42. No, heads of those governments, Of course that's the way it works.

[Marrah_G]

50. And I wonder how many troops those countries will sent to help us if this goes bad.

[rpannier]

25. Yep. They'll build the Coalition of the Schilling just like dumbya

We'll give them cash to support us

[warrant46]

53. You Mean Cod Piece Boy ?

Hell the clown even dressed up as a Warrior



And promptly forgot like a "novice" to release the leg straps of his parachute harness so---

we could admire his "junk" in a "full frontal" shot

Any one who has ever flown aircraft with ejection seats was not impressed by his "prowess"

[last1standing]

26. Coalition of the Willing 2.0

Don't forget Poland!!!

[rpannier]

45. I'm sure for the right money we can assure ourselves of the support of

the Maldives, the Marianas and Mongolia

[Skittles]

27. what else is he gonna say?

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[HooptieWagon]

28. Yes, Saudi Arabia said they'd PAY us!

I'm sure its just a minor dent in projected profits from their pipeline.

[rpannier]

46. Nothing like being mercenaries for the Saudi Royal Family nt

[grasswire]

31. He forgot Poland!! nt

[LibAsHell]

32. Growing among everyone except who matters

The American people.

[lumpy]

43. Get up a petition.

[blkmusclmachine]

33. WAR WAR WAR

NO!

[lumpy]

44. You cheering for war ? Can't you wait for the UN report? Some of us would rather the UN

was involved.

[warrant46]

54. Then the UN can send their own soldiers to root out and kill

The nasty Islamics

[Nanjing to Seoul]

47. I didn't support you when you ran for President (I supported Kucinich). I don't now, not that you

give a rat's ass about the "little people."

I didn't vote for you. . .I voted against Bush

[jakeXT]

48. Is he counting in binary ? /nt