Raid Into Syria

I've kept quiet on this raid because I was waiting from some sign from the US government that this was indeed a raid that we pulled off (as opposed to an Iraqi job that we "supported"). Looks like it was indeed our work.

Very good things here....a leading figure in AQ killed....a strong message sent to the Syrians that we won't tolerate their continuing role as a funnel for foreign fighters....

But some things to think about too. France and Syria have historic ties....Sarkozy has proven to be an able, steady friend to the US, at least by the standards of leaders on the continent. Conducting a raid into Syria could have real consequences to that relationship. Secondly, we've now pursued terrorists into Pakistan and Syria---presumably without permission in each case (though I do think there is an elaborate Kabuki with Pakistan--the result of a deal in which we looked the other way while they organized a palace coup to take Musharref out while they agreed to ONLY bitch and moan when we attacked in Waziristan). We need to watch our international reputation closely.