William G. Sesler, former PA state senator, writes in the 6 Oct Erie Times-News that there is no substitute for the US in foreign affairs.  Let us just say there is no one quite like the US in foreign affairs.  He starts out

Let’s first consider the issues arising from Syria’s use of chemical weapons on Aug. 21 that killed more than 1,300 people, including more than 400 children.  These acts were done in direct violation of international law.

While it is possible the government used gas the UN investigators have not laid blame on anyone.  Iraq’s gas weapons which we never found were supposedly sent out of the country, presumably to Syria.

And where did Iraq get poison gas? The US of course along with anthrax, so Hussein could take out Iran.  See here

Iran has hated our guts ever since the CIA overthrew their government and installed the Shah.  Supplying chemical and biological weapons to Hussein did not help. The WMD issue is not a winner for us.

Poison Gas and anthrax.  No substitute for that in a successful foreign policy. Read the rest of this entry »