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In reply to the discussion: President Obama Rejects Criticism of Shifting Syria Policy: ‘I’m Less Concerned About Style Points’ [View all]Skittles
(153,138 posts)42. means let's not get specific on how it all came about
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President Obama Rejects Criticism of Shifting Syria Policy: ‘I’m Less Concerned About Style Points’ [View all]
cal04
Sep 2013
OP
That is my favorite aspect of Obama. Like a few other wise people he knows
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#1
I don't think he was bluffing. Nor was he running some perfect plan. Those are midgrade
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#36
‘I’m Less Concerned About Style Points’ I'm just happy Putin pulled my ass out of the fire
bowens43
Sep 2013
#5
Thank goodness he listened to reason, now if he'd only listen to us on free trade...
grahamhgreen
Sep 2013
#7
Surely it would have been better if Obama had promised from the outset to do squat
Nye Bevan
Sep 2013
#11
I'm sure a sternly worded letter would have worked just as well...
ConservativeDemocrat
Sep 2013
#37
I think that dropping a policy that is likely to fail when the opportunity arises to employ a better
JDPriestly
Sep 2013
#13
I'm critical he went military bully first, but agree with statement sentiments
on point
Sep 2013
#18
He did not go "military bully first" --Russia has been blocking UN action against Syria.
SunSeeker
Sep 2013
#24
The US DOES NOT have the right to attack anyone it wants. Syria is not a threat to US
on point
Sep 2013
#29
You admit that the Security Council has been blocking our efforts to address Syria...
SunSeeker
Sep 2013
#40
He was talking to Gene Robertson at the time who looked like he thought Tweety was coming out...
Spitfire of ATJ
Sep 2013
#58