This article was written by Tyler Durden and originally published at Zero Hedge.

Editor’s Comment: Yep, it’s all just a provocation, and it is pretty clear who benefits from this chaos. The fact that President Trump is (so far) going along with ridiculous claims that Assad did use chemical weapons does not bode well. It shows just how easily he will bend towards the will of the military industrial complex, and how easily reality can be distorted for a narrative that is convenient and inviting of those who would like to see American power used, and those who’d like to see more and more intervention.

For everyone else, it is a sad reminder that the will of the people has been ignored. The chorus to end the never ending wars has been ignored. Biting off more than we can chew over large parts of the globe will not make America great again, and it will not look after America’s interests. Perhaps there are others who benefit more personally?

Ron Paul: “Zero Chance” Assad Behind Chemical Weapons Attack In Syria; Likely A False Flag

by Tyler Durden

According to former Congressman Ron Paul, the chemical weapons attack in Khan Sheikhoun that killed 30 children and has led to calls for the Trump administration to intervene in Syria could have been a false flag attack.

As Paul Joseph Watson details, pointing out that the prospect of peace in Syria was moving closer before the attack, with ISIS and Al-Qaeda on the run, Paul said the attack made no sense.

“It looks like maybe somebody didn’t like that so there had to be an episode,” said Paul, asking, “who benefits?”

“It doesn’t make any sense for Assad under these conditions to all of a sudden use poison gases – I think there’s zero chance he would have done this deliberately,” said Paul.

he former Congressman went on to explain how the incident was clearly being exploited by neo-cons and the deep state to enlist support for war.

“It’s the neo-conservatives who are benefiting tremendously from this because it’s derailed the progress that has already been made moving toward a more peaceful settlement in Syria,” said Paul.

Many have questioned why Assad would be so strategically stupid as to order a chemical weapons attack and incite the wrath of the world given that he is closer than ever to winning the war against ISIS and jihadist rebels.

Just five days before the attack, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said, “The longer-term status of President Assad will be decided by the Syrian people,” implying a definite shift in U.S. foreign policy away from regime change in Syria.

Why would Assad put such assurances in jeopardy by launching a horrific chemical attack, allowing establishment news outlets like CNN to once against use children as props to push for yet another massive war in the Middle East?

This article was written by Tyler Durden and originally published at Zero Hedge.