The Syrian Civil war seemed to have entered the realm of grotesque parody when offhand comments from Secretary of State John Kerry shifted the entire global strategy with regard to the regime's suspected use of chemical weapons.
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So here's 9 Onion headlines we think do a good job of explaining Syria:
1. John Kerry Costs US Defense Industry $400 Billion (Sept. 10, 2013)
2. Poll: Majority Of Americans Approve Of Sending Congress To Syria (Sept. 5, 2013)
3. Target Of Future Drone Attack Urges American Intervention In Syria (Sept. 5, 2013)
4. Assad Unable To Convince Putin That He Used Chemical Weapons On Syrians (Sept. 4, 2013)
5. Obama Assures Americans This Will Not Be Another 1456 Ottoman Siege Of Belgrade (Sep. 3, 2013)
6. Syria Conflict Intensifies As Bears Enter War (Aug. 28, 2013)
7. Experts Point To Long, Glorious History Of Successful U.S. Bombing Campaigns (Aug. 27, 2013)
8. Family Concerned After John McCain Wanders Into Syria (May 28. 2013)
9. Having Gone This Far Without Caring About Syria, Nation To Finish What It Started (Nov. 12, 2012)
Read more: 9 Onion Headlines Explain Syria So Well - Business Insider
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So here's 9 Onion headlines we think do a good job of explaining Syria:
1. John Kerry Costs US Defense Industry $400 Billion (Sept. 10, 2013)
2. Poll: Majority Of Americans Approve Of Sending Congress To Syria (Sept. 5, 2013)
3. Target Of Future Drone Attack Urges American Intervention In Syria (Sept. 5, 2013)
4. Assad Unable To Convince Putin That He Used Chemical Weapons On Syrians (Sept. 4, 2013)
5. Obama Assures Americans This Will Not Be Another 1456 Ottoman Siege Of Belgrade (Sep. 3, 2013)
6. Syria Conflict Intensifies As Bears Enter War (Aug. 28, 2013)
7. Experts Point To Long, Glorious History Of Successful U.S. Bombing Campaigns (Aug. 27, 2013)
8. Family Concerned After John McCain Wanders Into Syria (May 28. 2013)
9. Having Gone This Far Without Caring About Syria, Nation To Finish What It Started (Nov. 12, 2012)
Read more: 9 Onion Headlines Explain Syria So Well - Business Insider
