Jimmy Carter Just Issued A Chilling Warning To Trump About Syria

Authored by Jessica Corbett via CommonDreams.org,

Former President Jimmy Carter has added his voice to those urging President Donald Trump to refrain from launching an illegal military attack on Syria, warning of the serious dangers - including nuclear conflagration - that could result.

"I pray that he would keep our country at peace and not exaggerate or exacerbate the challenges that come up with North Korea, in Russia, or in Syria," Carter told The Associated Press about Trump's recent threats.

"I hope he realizes very profoundly as I did, and as other presidents have done," Carter continued, "that any nuclear exchange could involve catastrophe for all human beings."

Carter pointed out that even a military attack that doesn't escalate into a nuclear exchange "is a dangerous thing" that can unleash unpredictable consequences.

Anti-war activists are also pressuring Trump to proceed cautiously.

"There is no proof yet of a Syrian government gas attack," noted Veterans for Peace President Gerry Condon. "Even if the reports are true, a military response will only lead to more death and destruction, and dangerous escalations."

Condon also pointed to nuclear concerns—considering Russia's support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

"We are talking about a direct confrontation between the two nuclear superpowers," Condon said.

"Why would the U.S. risk nuclear war over dubious chemical weapons claims?"

Pleas for restraint from peace advocates, members of Congress, international law experts, and at least one former president come amid mixed messages from Trump and an alarming report by Russia's state-owned television station about possible war with the United States. 

In a news segment on Wednesday, as Common Dreams reported, one Russian anchor "explained to viewers how to prepare for a potential war by stocking a bomb shelter—while images of nuclear explosions were shown behind him."

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BaBaBouy tmosley Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:15 Permalink

Speak Out Now...

Been screaming this for weeks, Once 1 Nuke Flies, its probably Raining Nukes in minutes ...

Nuclear arsenal of Russia

The exact number of nuclear warheads is a state secret and is therefore a matter of guesswork. The Federation of American Scientists estimates that Russia possesses 4,300 nuclear warheads, while the U.S. has 4,000; Russia has 1,950 active strategic nuclear warheads, compared with the U.S. having 1,650.[2] On the other hand, Russia is estimated to have roughly 1,500 tactical nuclear weapons, all of which are declared to be in central storage.[10]The RS-28 Sarmat[11] (Russian: РС-28 Сармат; NATO reporting name: SATAN 2), is a Russian liquid-fueled, MIRV-equipped, super-heavy thermonuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missile in development by the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau[11] from 2009,[12] intended to replace the previous R-36 missile.

Its large payload would allow for up to 10 heavy warheads or 15 lighter ones or up to 24 hypersonic glide vehicles Yu-71,[13][14] or a combination of warheads and massive amounts of countermeasures designed to defeat anti-missile systems;[15][16]

it was heralded by the Russian military as a response to the U.S. Prompt Global Strike.[17]

In 2015, information emerged that Russia may be developing a new nuclear torpedo, up to 100 megatons[18] , the Status-6 Ocean Multipurpose System,[19][20][21] codenamed “Kanyon” by Pentagon officials.[22][23] This weapon is designed to create a tsunami wave up to 500m tall that will radioactively contaminate a wide area on an enemy coasts with cobalt-60, and to be immune to anti-missile defense systems such as laser weapons and railguns that might disable an ICBM.[20][21][23][24][25] Two potential carrier submarines, the Project 09852 Belgorod, and the Project 09851 Khabarovsk, are new boats laid down in 2012 and 2014 respectively.[22][23][26][27] Status 6 appears to be a deterrent weapon of last resort.[25][26][27] It appears to be a torpedo-shaped robotic mini-submarine, that can travel at speeds of 185 km/h (100 kn).[25][26][28] More recent information suggests a top speed of 100 km/h (54 kn), with a range of 10,000 km (6,200 mi) and a depth maximum of 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[29] This underwater drone is cloaked by stealth technology to elude acoustic tracking devices.[20][26]

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I Claudius BaBaBouy Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:28 Permalink

Yes, Bababouy - you're a friggin genius.  No one else has ever thought, written, spoken, or even crapped that once one nuke flies, so do thousands.  What insight.  Pound that chest some more please because, God knows, no one in Washington, DC, or anywhere else for that matter, has your intellect.  As for the description of the nukes - does it F'ing matter?  Everyone knows that Russia could kill every US citizen hundreds of times over. 

But please, keep on screaming.  I'm sure the Joint Chiefs are captivated by your analysis.

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Give Me Some Truth BaBaBouy Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:38 Permalink

Re: Speak out now ...

I actually do think the content and quantity of citizen website posts that warn against starting unnecessary wars can make even the warmongers pause. I think such comments helped stop Obama from starting a (False flag) war with Syria, saving countless lives.

Some Politicians must visit these sites and learn that the masses, in fact, are NOT eager for even more counterproductive “interventions.” With no grassroots support, these actions will be even more likely to backfire.

This is one of the reasons I post. What the hell? Maybe one more voice WILL influence these dumbasses making decisions that will affect all of us.

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bobsmith5 tmosley Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:40 Permalink

No president after the deep state killed Kennedy was any good.  They were all owned and completely controlled by them.  Carter was no exception.  He will only redeem himself when he helps Donald to expose it further.  Until then, he is just like the rest puppets of the international bankers who have owned this country lock, stock, and barrel since the founding of the Federal Reserve in 1913.

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Deep Snorkeler tmosley Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:47 Permalink

Nuclear War, Blast Rings of Wonder and Doom

I Ring of Love: many will be killed in the heat blast and subsequent overpressure

II Ring of Destiny: others will be killed by massive radiation boluses

III Ring of Cellular Disturbances: death by cancer, epidemics and unpleasant facial deformities

IV Ring of Mad Max: you will be compelled to roam the wasteland in assless chaps

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DisorderlyConduct ne-tiger Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:19 Permalink

LOL. Ok. Or maybe the US wanted Syria and Russia to move their assets from those locations. Which is exactly what they did.

Or do you really think war is fought by telling the enemy ahead of time where the attack will be? You know, days in advance. How dense would someone have to be to believe that?

What happened is Trump said 'jump' - and that's what they did. It's called a bluff and they folded.

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keep the basta… Déjà view Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:39 Permalink

Yes. Raqqa that the USA bombed to 'free' is devastated, something like 660 people have  been injured severely by USA bombs and  their landmines still there, there are no schools, insufficient hospital left to accommodate the constantly  injured and no effort at all to make good nor to provide help to  its real owners, the owners of the destroyed homes and workplaces that  are returning. Just desperately appalling. When Russia gets a region back formthe 'moderate' head cutters it does wha tit can, brings aid and schools  start agin and mines are cleared. Thee are many many  landmines the al nusra USA moderate pets have left in east ghouta.

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Chupacabra-322 wildbad Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:15 Permalink

@ wild,

Exactly! This coming from the original Pure Evil War Criminal Treasonous Seditious Psychopath Carter.  The one who originally began arming, funding & training I CIA SIS Terror Organizations since the days of the Mujahaideen.

They should all be waring Orange Jumpsuits. 

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Freddie wildbad Fri, 04/13/2018 - 10:30 Permalink

I do not like him but we had no wars with Carter and almost no wars with Reagan.  The C$$IA/Bushes/Rothschilds tried to kill Reagan then gave him a prion.

Bushes pals the Hinckley's run Mormon church and run a "charity" that is a CI$A front to run mercs in S America.  Clinton Foundation gave this faux Mormon missionary group  $2 million.  Mormons make good deep state stooges.

Bushes/NGO/C$IA wanted Reagan dead but they just "alzheimered" him with a prion.

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