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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]I don't have the answers or the truth. Just possible scenarios. I do have tons of questions.

Why didn't President Obama send troops when we had the chance? What was he hoping would happen?
Why did Putin say Turkey stabbed them in the back? Why is he imposing sanctions on Turkey so quickly? Was this all planned out ahead of time by any chance?
Why did Turkey REALLY shoot down the plane?
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I'm not sure what you mean about Obama having the chance to send troops. He requested an authorization of the use of force from Congress and Congress failed to provide one. Obama doesn't have authorization to attack the government of Syria, only terrorists responsible for 9/11. If you think troops should be deployed in Syria, you should talk to Congress. It would also be nice if you could outline the role that you believe these troops should play.

Putin said Turkey stabbed them in the back because Turkey shot down a Russian bomber. Putin is imposing sanctions in retaliations. It does not take long to accuse someone of stabbing you in the back or to impose sanctions, so no need for advanced planning.

Who knows why Turkey really shot down the plane? Maybe it was protecting ethnic Turkmen or maybe it was retaliation for Russia bombing ISIS oil tankers that were delivering oil to Turkey.
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