59 kabooms on Syrian airfield

[Monkeyleg]

If this is a message to Assad--you do not use chemical weapons, per UN agreements--and nothing more, I'm okay with it. If Trump goes further without there being more chemical attacks, I'm not okay with it.

[MechAg94]

I would be a bit shocked if Trump or one of his people did not have long conversation about this with Russia before it happened.  More than just "stay out of the way". 

[Hawkmoon]

So do you think Putin is just posturing, or does he mean business?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3293221/russia-and-iran-say-they-will-respond-to-american-aggression-following-air-strike-in-syria/

[MechAg94]

So do you think Putin is just posturing, or does he mean business?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3293221/russia-and-iran-say-they-will-respond-to-american-aggression-following-air-strike-in-syria/

I am saying the headlines are only a piece and there is a lot we don't see.  I could be completely wrong about what I am not seeing.  I just have a hard time believing we are just reacting with no planning or preparation involved. 

IMO, this attack last week was the equivalent of a token gesture.  It doesn't necessarily mean we are rolling in an army next.  At least I hope not.  I see little or nothing to gain by getting heavily involved in Syria.

[Jamisjockey]

My bet is if the Russians respond, it'll be by messing up some rebels that we're supporting.

[Monkeyleg]

Well, now we hear that the Ruskies knew about the chemical attack in advance, and bombed the hospital later to cover the evidence.

This is going to get sticky.