09/01/2013 Constitution/Branches of Government (Unit)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/09/02/obama-faces-renewed-international-opposition-on-syria-while-trying-to-win-us/
President Obama now has some bigger problems of international opposition concerning taking military action against Assad in Syria. After trying to convince Russia with evidence that the Syrian government is using chemical weapons on it's citizens, Russia replied by saying the evidence was, "absolutely unconvincing". A spokesman from China also spoke opposing the US acting alone against the Assad. The only support the United States have is from France. Obama and his administration are also furiously working to gain support in Congress for military action. If needed Obama can use his presidential power and authority to initiate retaliatory strikes without Congress support. The vote is split right now and the President needs every vote he can get.
In my opinion, I think that the President really needs support from other nations before taking action, and if we are going to take action we need to focus on removing Assad from power. According to the Geneva Convention it is illegal for ones government to attack its' own people, and with the use of chemical weapons is really pushing the line. If the evidence is accurate then I believe that we need to take military action; however, only with Congresses approval. I believe it would be a huge mistake for the President to not have his own countries support and go for it. President George W. Bush made this mistake recieved very negative publicity for it. If we don't go take care of the "bully" (Assad) though, then he will continue to hurt his own people. All of this makes for a very sticky situation with consequences either way you go.
