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Quackers

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44. Then you should really take a look at what he said.
Fri Nov 22, 2019, 11:32 AM
Nov 2019

"There is a scenario where we could have security cooperation," Buttigieg said, adding, “I’d only order American troops into conflict if American lives were on the line and if it was necessary to meet treaty obligations.”


https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/fact-checking-fifth-democratic-debate-atlanta-n1087581

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Me too.I love how calm and quick thinking he is amuse bouche Nov 2019 #1
First, welcome to DU...and secondly. I know this is a profound change and all for you, but you Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #2
Good catch ! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #6
Thanks Laura! Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #8
I understand and respect people's choices. Last night was an impressive night for Buttigieg and Ninga Nov 2019 #3
Sen Warren was really good last night also LeftTurn3623 Nov 2019 #5
While I don't think he's experienced enough to be president I always thought he'd make a good in2herbs Nov 2019 #4
What about if it was a treaty obligation? nt Quackers Nov 2019 #32
Of course if the US had such a treaty with Mexico it would have to be followed, but to my knowledge in2herbs Nov 2019 #41
Then you should really take a look at what he said. Quackers Nov 2019 #44
Isolation is not the answer. not_the_one Nov 2019 #43
Mayor Pete's inability to garner support from POC redstateblues Nov 2019 #7
While I certainly respect your choice.... AZ8theist Nov 2019 #9
I agree aand cannot possibly see a gay person winning at this time. efhmc Nov 2019 #10
Sooo...in your opinion, no women and no gay people need apply - correct? cwydro Nov 2019 #25
Yeah, I live in Seattle, and I find myself forgetting this from time to time. AtheistCrusader Nov 2019 #11
I have considered it LeftTurn3623 Nov 2019 #14
That's my feeling about it as well radical noodle Nov 2019 #20
I tend to agree with the key point that you made. Blue_true Nov 2019 #34
The rethugs are priming the socialist fear mongering. I don't buy it. We just need to keep JudyM Nov 2019 #37
Agree with all that you say Cosmocat Nov 2019 #12
Yours views are very thoughtful and well-expressed ritapria Nov 2019 #13
I wish people could get away from saying "preference." cwydro Nov 2019 #23
YES! Words matter. not_the_one Nov 2019 #42
I share a lot of your sentiments, but inability to fire up the POC in our party seems like a really. LAS14 Nov 2019 #15
I am white so really have no say marlakay Nov 2019 #38
Our #1 priority has to be beating the orange menace. world wide wally Nov 2019 #16
Half the Dems feel that way! At least the poll I saw months Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #21
I guess Warren's #1 issue, corruption, was not yours. crazytown Nov 2019 #17
No - that is why I like Warren so much LeftTurn3623 Nov 2019 #22
I'm close. Very, very close. Mayor Pete is legit AF... SKKY Nov 2019 #18
Looks like you're going to be 0 for 2. BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #19
I think a lot of people are probably like me; they have two or even three, they like evenly. cwydro Nov 2019 #26
welcome aboard! Celerity Nov 2019 #24
This especially: MBS Nov 2019 #35
this is why I support him as well, great post Celerity Nov 2019 #36
very well said LeftTurn3623 Nov 2019 #46
Mayor Pete is okay kennetha Nov 2019 #27
lol LeftTurn3623 Nov 2019 #28
He really has a chance thegoose Nov 2019 #29
I like him, but his problem with POC is a monumental problem. NT Bleacher Creature Nov 2019 #30
I live Mayor Pete Joinfortmill Nov 2019 #31
Not likely kennetha Nov 2019 #33
I really think he would have been a good DNC chair. Not my first choice.. mvd Nov 2019 #39
Perceived "excitement" and large raucous crowds didn't win the last primary, and it won't win... Tarheel_Dem Nov 2019 #40
The most important thing is Democratic turnout Pompoy Nov 2019 #45
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