I had similar reservations, but this really wasn't about chemical attacks. It was about sending a global message to our adversaries especially China, Iran, and NK that we will do what we say.
I watched Wallass and his interview with Nicky Haley. She did an outstanding job despite the stupid questions from Wallass. They are making a big deal about our lack of strategy and involvement in Syria. #NeverTrumper Goldberg (he revealed his wife works for Haley!) and other Trump haters like Lane blame a lack of strategy and not getting involved in stopping the slaughter.
Trump had a limited strike. It is encouraging to see that he has reduced significantly the import of Syrian refugees into the US, which Wallass tried to portray as a negative. Why haven't the countries in the region done more in that regard? We can't afford to be the world's policeman. Our national interests are paramount.
Trump is being attacked from all sides for his actions. IMO he did the right thing. It was significant but proportionate. We don't want to get involved in the Syrian civil war or the removal of Assad. Who knows who would replace him? A jihadi? Libya should be the lesson of what happens when you allow war rhetoric to replace sound judgement.
Hmm...
Did you read the rest of my post on that, or are you skimming? :-)
You are very right about Jonah Goldberg, a very good writer but his anti-Trump sentiments have kept me from reading a single word he writes any more.
And his wife works for Haley?
Guy is a zero.