The more I read about the "poisoning/s" and the much vaunted retribution, the more suspicion I have that I am watching theatre.
It is reported from some sources that communications to all sides were retained throughout.
First retribution is coming by the next post, then by carrier pigeon.
How much is for public consumption and how much to achieve the stated ends.
Cynical me thinks far more is happening than we are aware of. I suspect a bit of a bunfight is occurring between "neocons" and the presidency.
There is a stated aim(twice) to leave Syria. There are two (staged?) events that promptly kick the likelihood into touch.
Who actually had control of what I wonder? Does the hierarchy in the land of milk and honey have a little curdling and foulbrood perhaps?
Does the president actually call the shots here? or is shadowland interfering?