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another_liberal

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3. Ask yourself . . .

Sat Aug 31, 2013, 07:46 PM

Aug 2013

You might want to ask yourself:

"Am I being petty and self-indulgent in trivializing this moment to pursue my own agenda?"

It might be a good point to ponder.

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Breaking: President Obama Formally Requests Congress Approve Military Strike Against Syria [View all] Hissyspit Aug 2013 OP

Does Snowden Cryptoad Aug 2013 #1

Ask yourself . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Cryptoad Aug 2013 #16

This won't end well Maynar Aug 2013 #2

I believe this is one that will define his Presidency DearAbby Aug 2013 #5

We can think Obama christx30 Aug 2013 #14

So define an Atrocity DearAbby Aug 2013 #18

No I wouldn't. christx30 Aug 2013 #20

Munich all over again. DearAbby Sep 2013 #29

There are tons. christx30 Sep 2013 #35

... grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #50

this is the only reasoned response on the whole thread. thank you. you seem to stand alone. ellenrr Sep 2013 #33

Welp! I also agree lyonn Sep 2013 #46

also over 2 million Syrian refugees, some of them have become refugees more than once. ellenrr Sep 2013 #49

Where is Saudia Arabia in all of this mess? warrant46 Sep 2013 #60

The Iraq war was an atrocity. Torture is an atrocity. We have NO RIGHT screwing up another country. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #51

Recent OP indicated 6.5 million in Vietnam were killed, maimed, or made homeless by U.S. indepat Sep 2013 #54

At what point do we intervene.... raindaddy Sep 2013 #55

How can you imagine that the issue is "do you support the office of the pres, or not?" delrem Sep 2013 #27

no his presidency is already defined - way too passive except for wordpix Sep 2013 #69

Are you kidding me? Snoopy 7 Sep 2013 #36

It ends well for the rule of law - unless Congress votes no but the President orders an attack 24601 Sep 2013 #38

He knows the party of no will not vote for anything he wants egold2604 Aug 2013 #4

Yep! lib87 Aug 2013 #12

Well, the R's can always filibuster it.... delrem Sep 2013 #28

Senate rules do not permit a filibuster of a WPA debate. 24601 Sep 2013 #39

What I wouldn't give for a little honesty. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #52

except they are- ellenrr Sep 2013 #66

On boy Bonhers is now getting brown stains.. Historic NY Aug 2013 #6

I don't think this was Obama playing politics. I think he was following the law. Bucky Aug 2013 #9

This could be huge for the President and for America. Blue Idaho Aug 2013 #15

absolutely ! Well said Tumbulu Sep 2013 #25

that low murmur you may hear is mulsh Aug 2013 #7

That's how it felt when Obama asked for a vote!!! lyonn Sep 2013 #47

Well, that actually IS how the Constitution says it's supposed to work. Bucky Aug 2013 #8

Hopefully this is saber rattling on the presidents part DWinNJ Aug 2013 #17

Sadly, I don't think sabre rattling is going to do much good here. Bucky Sep 2013 #37

We have tried diplomatic reasoning for a couple of years or longer, tried to get Russia to assist. Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #53

And this is why we need an International Criminal Court. WHEN CRABS ROAR Sep 2013 #42

I think there is an International Criminal Court. But the UN won't handle this. Bucky Sep 2013 #45

Ok...so Congress will now debate this , right? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #10

I hope Congress (both parties) will have the sense to vote no. NaturalHigh Aug 2013 #11

Repugs will vote yes because their War Master will tell them to vote yes Heather MC Sep 2013 #48

REEEEEJJJJJJEEEECTTTTTEEEEEDD Billy Love Aug 2013 #13

Nope it won't be over Iliyah Sep 2013 #30

how about chemical weapons on another people? ellenrr Sep 2013 #32

Yes how about that !! warrant46 Sep 2013 #62

If Pres. Obama declares war without Congressional resolution, that would give GOP dominated House SDjack Aug 2013 #19

That's not at all how I would frame the situation: cheapdate Aug 2013 #21

Locking. William769 Aug 2013 #22

Thread unlocked. William769 Aug 2013 #23

Below is a link to the 'document' that Obama sent on over to The Congress Tx4obama Sep 2013 #24

Most brilliant move to date Tumbulu Sep 2013 #26

Finally. Celefin Sep 2013 #31

The President's Authorization to Use Military Force is still in effect. unhappycamper Sep 2013 #34

Glenn Greenwald in the guardian: ellenrr Sep 2013 #40

And that is the problem warrant46 Sep 2013 #63

Smart move CanonRay Sep 2013 #41

Wow! Expected to find out we already launched some missiles.... Xolodno Sep 2013 #43

There's MONEY to make in Syria, dammit. We're going in!!! blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #44

George Orwell said this on War Steerpike Sep 2013 #56

Excellent quote - thanks. (n/t) Nihil Sep 2013 #68

Aw, shit. Here we go again. Brigid Sep 2013 #57

If and when Congress does vote, will it be a recorded vote? NorthCarolina Sep 2013 #58

Dear President Obama, Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2013 #59

He should return his nobel peace prize, today. Marrah_G Sep 2013 #61

Right on. nt Still Blue in PDX Sep 2013 #64

Cost should have to be offset with cuts. hollowdweller Sep 2013 #65

There must be important info that we're not privy too... WhoWoodaKnew Sep 2013 #67