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So Syria is supposed to become "pro-west"? What does that mean?
Maybe if we invade them and have Bush strutting around in a flight suit declaring "Mission Accomplished" that will make them "pro-west".
That ...or perhaps we talk to them.
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Um... wow. Honestly, I don't even know where to go with that.
I could point out the diplomatic talks Nixon/Kissinger managed to change China from the Soviet's most powerful ally to one of ours. I could point out the social and political divisions between the two which allowed our talks to carry weight, yet do not exist with Syria.
Or I can point out that there is no foreseeable way the Ba'ath party in Syria will either:
A) Stop supporting terrorism in Iraq
B) Stop supporting terrorism in Palestine
C) Stop supporting terrorism in Lebanon
D) Stop assasinating people in Lebanon
E) Support the Iraqi National Police Forces
None of these have anything to do with a "Mission Accomplished" banners, nor any jumpsuits. So please, what do you suggest we talk about?
What do we have to offer that is acceptable to them in which would get them to agree to at least a few of the above mentioned when doing so is a large part of the justification for their regeim's existance in the first place?
Until there is a practical outcome which can be accomplished I see no reason to talk. By no means do I say we withdraw our ambassadors, but do you honestly believe that Pelosi is over there for anything more than political posturing?