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No, he said the preparations have been made. tridim Aug 2013 #1
ODS Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #7
we'll just have to wait for the transcript. cali Aug 2013 #10
Stop embarrassing yourself cali. tridim Aug 2013 #16
+1 n/t IL Lib Aug 2013 #23
LMAO.. here's the quote: SomethingFishy Aug 2013 #32
No, here is the quote ProSense Aug 2013 #34
So the Washington Post is lying.. SomethingFishy Aug 2013 #36
Nope. Cali said, "He says the DECISION has been made to attack..." tridim Aug 2013 #35
Did you bother to click on the fucking link? Here's where Obama said we have decided to use military SomethingFishy Aug 2013 #37
I did Go Vols Aug 2013 #41
Yeah, that fucking Cali.. using the Washington Post for information.. SomethingFishy Aug 2013 #43
Um, no frazzled Aug 2013 #2
He said his military advisors have told him an attack would be as EFFECTIVE days or weeks... Junkdrawer Aug 2013 #3
And he says he doesn't need Congressional approval B2G Aug 2013 #4
Presidents since Washington have said that Recursion Aug 2013 #15
An interesting article on Politifact said what I have been thinking... MH1 Aug 2013 #26
I see that, too. This is very much like Kosovo, and nothing like Iraq. blm Aug 2013 #30
I think he articulated well what I have been saying The Straight Story Aug 2013 #5
I'm sure that makes the Syrian people feel better atreides1 Aug 2013 #27
I haven't heard any reports of Syrian civilians requesting help from USA notadmblnd Aug 2013 #29
How in the world vdogg Aug 2013 #6
No. He left the door open for congress mzmolly Aug 2013 #8
Huh? malaise Aug 2013 #9
That's what I understood. I'm so relieved to hear this.... Little Star Aug 2013 #24
It's a politician jargon of it's not going to happen. nt Hutzpa Aug 2013 #11
He said that he has decided an attack is appropriate alcibiades_mystery Aug 2013 #12
Obama making the right decision on this ... MH1 Aug 2013 #28
You didn't even listen to what he said or you're lying. Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #13
Less than GG IMO. Zero cred. tridim Aug 2013 #17
But at least cali was right about Michele Catalano Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #21
oh dear… do these sound like Franken's "Weasel Words"? I better find transcript. KittyWampus Aug 2013 #14
I don't think I will ever call any of you as witnesses. Downwinder Aug 2013 #18
Obviously??? lamp_shade Aug 2013 #19
So what happens if there is another chemical gas attack on a city tomorrow ... spin Aug 2013 #20
That's my only disappointment with what Obama said. AngryOldDem Aug 2013 #25
It is amazing how you attempt to spin giftedgirl77 Aug 2013 #22
I concur. blm Aug 2013 #31
+1 Bobbie Jo Aug 2013 #39
I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. giftedgirl77 Aug 2013 #40
Please point to a single sentence in his statement that says that. pnwmom Aug 2013 #33
From the Washington Post.. SomethingFishy Aug 2013 #42
I disagree. Obama isn't saying that he's going to strike without approval. pnwmom Aug 2013 #44
Well, the statement can be taken a number of ways.. that does not negate SomethingFishy Aug 2013 #45
This was a warning to other countries who may see this as a sign of weakness DearAbby Aug 2013 #38
Still think he's gonna conduct strikes before the vote? Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #46
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