Borillar
Platinum Member
No country has ever achieved greatness by withdrawing into its borders.
That isnt a reason to get involved in every conflict but it does suggest picking and choosing fights. I dont know what the right answer on Syria is, both sides suck. But Obama drew a red line in the sand and Assad crossed it. If he doesnt do anything he will have even less credibility than he does now.
If by "greatness" you mean maintaining a global military empire, then we're pretty fucking great. As it is, we don't seen to know how to not get involved in other peoples battles. We should only involve ourselves in situations where our national interest is involved. I don't think Syria falls under that category.