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MrScorpio

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3. Actually, Obama's inactions were pretty much par for the course with US presidents

Reply to winter is coming (Reply #2)

Mon May 6, 2013, 03:07 PM

May 2013

None of them have ever held their predecessors accountable for ANYTHING.

I'm sure that this is because any resident of the White House will find that this sets a bad precedent.

Now, CONGRESS on the other hand… That's the most realistic place to expect action, given both the political imperative and the inherent will to act.

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"Our Convictions?!?" I'd just settle for HIS conviction and sentencing… [View all] MrScorpio May 2013 OP

Bush is good at Newest Reality May 2013 #1

One of the things that disappointed me most about Obama's first administration winter is coming May 2013 #2

Actually, Obama's inactions were pretty much par for the course with US presidents MrScorpio May 2013 #3

An amoral act of cowardice no matter how you slice it. Obama is party to and an equal of Bluenorthwest May 2013 #5

All I'm saying is that sitting in the Oval Office, no matter who you are MrScorpio May 2013 #6

I think there was a Grand Bargain. "Dont prosecute the torturers". rhett o rick May 2013 #4

If there was a bargain, what did our side get in return? n/t winter is coming May 2013 #7

Barack Obama as president. nm rhett o rick May 2013 #8

As opposed to...? n/t winter is coming May 2013 #9

You asked a question and I answered. rhett o rick May 2013 #10

If they're not stupid, then why didn't they manuever a more electable ticket into position? winter is coming May 2013 #11

I think they (the ruling oligarchs) decided that the American people rhett o rick May 2013 #12