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brooklynite

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34. ...which is not the same thing.

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 02:54 PM

Jul 2013

...and which is meaningless since there does not appear to have been any treaty violation within the UN's jurisdictoin, considering:

1) the other sovereign nations of Europe were within their rights to deny flyover

2) the plane was not "forced to land" (it chose to land because of mechanical problems)

3) Austrian authorities didn't violate Bolivia's diplomatic immunity by forcing their way onto the plane.

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Has Obama said anything? in the last couple days? [View all] xiamiam Jul 2013 OP

Why should he? hrmjustin Jul 2013 #1

Jesus would be proud ... GeorgeGist Jul 2013 #4

that comment was uncalled for Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #7

Excuse me? That was not funny! hrmjustin Jul 2013 #8

There is lots evidence of US involvement. Tons, actually. morningfog Jul 2013 #26

If we are responsible than we should say sorry and move on. I have not seen hrmjustin Jul 2013 #27

It's a report from the FM of Austria. I haven't seen the US ambassador make a comment or morningfog Jul 2013 #28

Realistically I would not be surprised we were involved. I still would like to hear what hrmjustin Jul 2013 #31

Me thinks WovenGems Jul 2013 #39

He is the head of state, isn't he? Marrah_G Jul 2013 #30

If we are responsible then yes I would say sorry and move on. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #33

Since it is pretty clear our administration was behind the rumor Marrah_G Jul 2013 #37

Point taken! hrmjustin Jul 2013 #38

We don't know that our administration was behind the rumor Life Long Dem Jul 2013 #44

Because as President of the United States and leader of the free world, he should. Cleita Jul 2013 #35

If he is responsible then yes. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #36

no. they are smart. no need to advance nutjob from Bolivia agenda Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #2

You need to travel more. GeorgeGist Jul 2013 #6

I've traveled plenty. I'm not attacking people due to race or anything along those lines Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #10

Then perhaps READ more. chimpymustgo Jul 2013 #16

what do you suggest? Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #19

More anti-latin American xenophobia from center-right Democrats. ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2013 #32

not so sure about the "center" part. nt Union Scribe Jul 2013 #46

Like most bullies, when confronted with their action, back away Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #3

wrong answer Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #11

Absolutely the correct answer. Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #14

Hardly a fiasco Motown_Johnny Jul 2013 #5

Watch this drive. GeorgeGist Jul 2013 #9

yes. this is exactly like that time. uh...no. Pretzel_Warrior Jul 2013 #13

Has Bolivia filed an official complaint with the US? brooklynite Jul 2013 #12

They have filed a complaint with the UN. morningfog Jul 2013 #29

...which is not the same thing. brooklynite Jul 2013 #34

There was a treaty violation. Article 54. morningfog Jul 2013 #41

Bolivia expelled the US ambassador in 2008 after the Bushistas tried to destabilize the country struggle4progress Jul 2013 #45

I would be sorely disappointed if he issued an apology for some perceived US slight. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2013 #15

Your last sentence is one of the most likely to come true predictions treestar Jul 2013 #22

Ain't it the truth? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2013 #24

OP didn't specify an apology. Stmt of support would be nice leftstreet Jul 2013 #43

I wouldn't even acknowledge him, but that's just me. Suffice it to say, PBO is much nicer than I. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2013 #47

No. He's busy making CYA statements to Europe about the NSA spying on them. Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2013 #17

i guess he hasn't from the responses thus far xiamiam Jul 2013 #18

85... Itchinjim Jul 2013 #20

No, He went golfing. treestar Jul 2013 #21

He's been cleaning off his mantel right next to the Bin Laden trophy... kentuck Jul 2013 #23

Does he ever say anything about any fiasco unless it's to apologize to forestpath Jul 2013 #25

I think he is too busy starting rumors about Morales hairdresser HipChick Jul 2013 #40

I don't know why I thought somebody would say something by now..its infuriating xiamiam Jul 2013 #42