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(28,136 posts) Thu Dec 13, 2012, 11:02 PM Dec 2012

Susan Rice: the liberal case against her being secretary of state [View all]

Susan Rice: the liberal case against her being secretary of state
The left has little reason to mourn the diplomat's withdrawal, given her support for war in Iraq, her backing for Israel and more

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Rice was under increasing scrutiny over her record of militarism, including her support for the invasion of Iraq, her backing of authoritarian African leaders and her description of her post as ambassador to the UN as being intended to provide "unwavering support for Israel".

SOURCE: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/dec/13/liberal-case-against-susan-rice

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Susan Rice: the liberal case against her being secretary of state [View all] SHRED Dec 2012 OP

Better that we should pull Kerry out? NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #1

are these the only two people on the planet capable of holding that position? frylock Dec 2012 #7

Evidently so jsr Dec 2012 #10

I know, right? NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #12

agreed! frylock Dec 2012 #14

Of course not. Giving Kerry the job would be double-capitulation BlueStreak Dec 2012 #26

Are you intimating that you still support Rice? nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #16

I was hesitant to go there but.. flamingdem Dec 2012 #2

But another thing 2naSalit Dec 2012 #3

Yeah, her investments in Keystone XL related companies was a big problem for me n/t TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #27

I felt that Obama floated her to bait the Republicans, knowing full well she would drop out. Gregorian Dec 2012 #4

all reporting says Rice was the President's choice BainsBane Dec 2012 #6

Kerry voted for Iraq BainsBane Dec 2012 #5

so then let's find someone else.. frylock Dec 2012 #8

we don't find anyone BainsBane Dec 2012 #9

oh, okay. thanks so much for that information.. frylock Dec 2012 #13

Perhaps you thought it was American Idol BainsBane Dec 2012 #20

if you want to go the mat for an iraq war cheerleader because she has a D next to her name.. frylock Dec 2012 #33

Who are you accusing of "carrying the water for the right"? rhett o rick Dec 2012 #18

everyone who repeats McCain's talking points BainsBane Dec 2012 #19

So you are accusing the OP of carrying the water for the right? Which talking points are you rhett o rick Dec 2012 #21

I've already made myself clear on this point BainsBane Dec 2012 #28

sorry liberals are not cowing down to the 'carrying water for the right' meme anymore liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #25

what is so "liberal" about conceding to a right wing witch hunt? BainsBane Dec 2012 #29

susan rice was a cheerleader for the iraq war.. frylock Dec 2012 #32

see my edit BainsBane Dec 2012 #22

You didn't get the latest Common Dreams Pseudo-Progressive Directive!! alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #11

Well... If You Say So... WillyT Dec 2012 #15

More trouble than she is worth... good riddance. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #17

Wesley Clark shireen Dec 2012 #23

I was never comfortable with Susan Rice, but deplored the crap from the right. mountain grammy Dec 2012 #24

Like it makes a shred of difference? Scootaloo Dec 2012 #30

Susan Rice was also personally invested in the company _ed_ Dec 2012 #31