This entire episode is filled with absurdities, but when we track them down, we find that they stem from fantastic U.S. government behavior. It is absurd to suppose that Assad ordered a chemical weapons raid. Why would he do this when he’s been using conventional bombs for years? Why would he do this when chemical weapons are notoriously hard to control and use? Why would he do this when his chemical weapons stock pile has been removed from Syria? Why would he take the risk of being found out? Why would he do this when he’s winning using conventional weapons? … Continue reading Absurdities Surround the Syrian Incident