inspectors are not going to be able to go out and collect evidence today because of security concerns. the syrian government says it s because different rebel groups have not been able to reach some sort of compromise as to securing the weapons inspectors on the ground. however, of course, it is another blow to the mission that s already been delayed for a long time. kate? a defiant it seems in the face of all of its growing international pressure to face the music on this. thanks so much, fred pleitgen in damascus, thanks. there s been a lot of talk on the situation. joining us is daily beast senior writer and sear o senio fellow, do you think there will be military action? very likely. do you think it will be air strike or on the ground? air strike. i think the obama administration is pretty clear they want to avoid u.s. troops on the ground at all costs. unilateral or through coalition and if so who is in that coalition? i think probably britain and