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In reply to the discussion: As far as I am concerned Assad giving up CW saves OUR asses. [View all]JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)3. So Assad's plan was to give them up .... how, by using them all?
Assad has had an entire year (or more) to make such a magnanimous gesture.
Now, its just a coincidence that he's considering this deal?
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Some may feel that way, but I don't hold Obama directly responsible when our men go against orders
dkf
Sep 2013
#30
If Putin did us a favor, it may be the only one. He won't be able to stop the TPP and chained CPI.
AnotherMcIntosh
Sep 2013
#5
Thank you, Putin!! How are you not a saint yet? Tell the pope "screw the death requirement"
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#25
you used your first post for that? it is weird. because I am not sad Obama isn't going to strike IF
Pretzel_Warrior
Sep 2013
#48
Not really...even German Intelligence is saying they have intercepts showing Assad told them not to.
dkf
Sep 2013
#39
"Magical thinking and rosy dreams will not bring peace in a world fraught with grievances"
dkf
Sep 2013
#50
Unfortunately the wolf in sheep's clothing is not going to let such an offer
truedelphi
Sep 2013
#46
Assad is trying to save his ass, there has been chatter since August 21, Assad denying, he did not
Thinkingabout
Sep 2013
#54