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21. I agree. This was a very good decision.

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Sat Aug 31, 2013, 02:44 PM

Aug 2013

I'm sure he didn't want to, but I think ultimately he will be glad he did it. I noticed that within minutes, McConnell tweeted his approval, which shows that this decision takes away a lot of the GOPers' fire. They will have to share responsibility for whatever is done, and that is a good thing and how it should be.

I think time is on our side, and we should not be hasty about this. I think it will give others more confidence in whatever we ultimately do.

ETA tweet:

Sky News Newsdesk ‏@SkyNewsBreak
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell: Obama's role as Commander-in-Chief always strengthened when Congress is asked for support

and another similar:

Ivan Watson ‏@IvanCNN
House GOP leaders welcome Obama's decision to seek authority from Congress for attack on Syria, expect to consider measure the week of Sep 9

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One of the smartest moves our President has ever made! [View all] another_liberal Aug 2013 OP

I'm so glad he's made this decision......finally. nt snappyturtle Aug 2013 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #104

True shenmue Aug 2013 #2

Yes . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #4

president kardonb Aug 2013 #103

I am proud of him. And he NEEDS us to keep up the pressure to not enter another mistaken war. Faryn Balyncd Aug 2013 #3

Agreed. another_liberal Aug 2013 #6

I am convinced now there will be war. The war will likely be short and meet the requirements the bluestate10 Sep 2013 #165

Ditto! Just Saying Aug 2013 #5

That is . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #9

I can already hear Boehner and Cantor TexasTowelie Aug 2013 #52

They don't know whether to PDittie Aug 2013 #102

i would add one point. usaf-vet Sep 2013 #144

I agree too lindalou65 Aug 2013 #108

God Help Us yellowwoodII Sep 2013 #133

I have a different analysis frazzled Aug 2013 #7

Well said. I agree... YvonneCa Aug 2013 #11

+1 nt. andym Aug 2013 #13

+2 PsychoBunny Aug 2013 #15

Welcome to DU, PsychoBunny! calimary Aug 2013 #120

We need to see the evidence . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #18

it also allows intelligence to be further vetted & highlights difference between the USA & Russia KittyWampus Aug 2013 #19

Excellent, and ProSense Aug 2013 #27

so right! bluemarkers Aug 2013 #57

+1,000 alcibiades_mystery Aug 2013 #68

Excellent post. You ought to re-post it as an OP. Surya Gayatri Aug 2013 #78

Assumes that attribution of blame is correct. Igel Aug 2013 #94

But what if you'd used the Baudelaire translation frazzled Aug 2013 #107

Great post! hueymahl Aug 2013 #105

I don't think the President would want to lose a battle to the House over something like madinmaryland Aug 2013 #8

Yes. It is up to us to communicate our opinions to our MineralMan Aug 2013 #10

I will. another_liberal Aug 2013 #20

Excellent! I'm working on my emails, too. MineralMan Aug 2013 #22

Is the Democratic Senate going to vote yes? MNBrewer Aug 2013 #12

Some Democrats will vote yes. MineralMan Aug 2013 #23

Sigh of relief, that is for sure Taverner Aug 2013 #14

+1 Squinch Aug 2013 #41

What do you mean an out "should he choose to use it?" morningfog Aug 2013 #16

Good point. another_liberal Aug 2013 #26

Mind reader are you? There are aspects of this situation DevonRex Aug 2013 #62

Everybody knows this LynnTTT Aug 2013 #109

But if the international community DevonRex Aug 2013 #116

Not sure what you meant with mind reader comment. morningfog Aug 2013 #117

I do like great political moves, JimDandy Aug 2013 #17

I agree. This was a very good decision. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #21

Re. McConnell,s remark. Obama has asked support from Congress many times and hasn,t lumpy Aug 2013 #87

I approve of this approach he is taking Duer 157099 Aug 2013 #24

Paintbrush Polly Hennessey Aug 2013 #25

I am against it but Obama did the right thing! n-t Logical Aug 2013 #28

Yes. My thoughts exactly, except I had a feeling it was a bluff all along. ucrdem Aug 2013 #29

Not only that...but he screwed the Republicans. They vote no...they face the wrath of AIPAC. nt msanthrope Aug 2013 #30

Behind the scenes he probably already has the votes. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #31

If he has the votes, thats fine. MzShellG Aug 2013 #40

It's how Washington works. They never leave it to a vote unless they know the outcome in advance. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #50

Perhaps you're right, and then again, maybe not..... MzShellG Aug 2013 #61

He may NOT have the votes which, as others propose, gives him an "out". Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #63

There's no telling what the outcome will be... MzShellG Aug 2013 #69

Since 91% of America is against it, if this passes We The People will know exactly where we stand Doctor_J Aug 2013 #82

People assumed a rubber stamp in Parliament too. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #85

Already figured they don't give a fuck what the people think after they said no to gun control. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #125

Yep. Not even control - freakin' background checks Doctor_J Sep 2013 #140

And some rightwing fucknut like Rand Paul will be able to say he voted against the war like a badge Erose999 Sep 2013 #166

Wow! That's good. For now. tblue Aug 2013 #32

I'm just glad Congress will not pass such a measure. Fearless Aug 2013 #33

I'm not so sure... jimlup Aug 2013 #123

Wait.. We are going to rely on Congress to do the right thing? quakerboy Sep 2013 #127

Even a broken clock... n/t Fearless Sep 2013 #128

agree. k and r NRaleighLiberal Aug 2013 #34

Those look delicious!!! mstinamotorcity2 Sep 2013 #146

Relief! yellowwoodII Aug 2013 #35

Well, Republicans I know are bitching and moaning... a la izquierda Aug 2013 #36

I couldn't agree more. 99Forever Aug 2013 #37

Unless we are somehow directly attacked . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #42

The President losing a vote in the House? SCVDem Aug 2013 #38

It was . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #44

I totally agree. This was brilliant! BlueMTexpat Aug 2013 #39

So is that a no to attacking Syria? whttevrr Aug 2013 #43

Watch closely how this plays out. another_liberal Aug 2013 #47

I'm just hoping that congress is getting an earful at home right now. whttevrr Aug 2013 #49

Interesting description. Laelth Aug 2013 #77

When have we seen the like of it? another_liberal Aug 2013 #83

Obama and Syria mehrrh Aug 2013 #45

It was pure genius. another_liberal Aug 2013 #48

uh, maybe and maybe not . . . markpkessinger Aug 2013 #110

+! What a difference a couple days make! Auntie Bush Sep 2013 #152

Could Not Agree More DallasNE Aug 2013 #46

The President has always been wary of intervention. iandhr Aug 2013 #51

And I think if they start imposing regime change conditions that will sour the deal as well sweetloukillbot Aug 2013 #99

One of the smartest moves? He had to cover his ass, that's all. scarletwoman Aug 2013 #53

agree completely - had his bluff called and this was the way out of a mess - at least he took it DrDan Aug 2013 #101

A slightly different analysis MFrohike Aug 2013 #54

Not an out...a show of unity DearAbby Aug 2013 #55

And if they call his bluff eissa Aug 2013 #56

Authorization for an attack is not a directive to make an attack. LuvLoogie Aug 2013 #98

Thank you eissa Carolina Sep 2013 #134

Kinda hard for me to sit here when someone has a video of 400 dead children PatrynXX Aug 2013 #58

Are you also going to bomb the Congo? JackRiddler Aug 2013 #93

are there good targets? Schema Thing Aug 2013 #113

Don't know PatrynXX Sep 2013 #170

K&R. Enthusiast Aug 2013 #59

I would be curious to know how the party of "NO!" will vote on this one.. AsahinaKimi Aug 2013 #60

I predict that it will be a close vote in both chambers. totodeinhere Aug 2013 #67

wow! For AsahinaKimi Aug 2013 #70

I saw a comment . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #118

K&R! felix_numinous Aug 2013 #64

I disagree. totodeinhere Aug 2013 #65

So what. One defeat does not a disaster make. I really hope the Congress votes against Obama. kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #84

Some fault lies with the UN fadedrose Aug 2013 #66

Great! So he's a master at poltical gamesmanship . . . markpkessinger Aug 2013 #71

if he is a master, then why has his presidency been one long string of Doctor_J Aug 2013 #74

I wasn't actually making that claim . . . markpkessinger Aug 2013 #88

Yeah, half the Greatest page is vanity threads cheering his speech Doctor_J Aug 2013 #92

Obama's Republican policies ?Oh that's why the country is in such a mess. lumpy Aug 2013 #95

Thank you Carolina Sep 2013 #135

OBama = republican = right wing bullshit uponit7771 Sep 2013 #159

really? can you point me to a right wing site that says he's a Doctor_J Sep 2013 #161

Yes, plenty of winger mems that claim Obama is just like Bush uponit7771 Sep 2013 #162

I'm afraid . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #121

BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT MindMover Aug 2013 #72

Ugh. Yeah!! He did what he is supposed to do MyNameGoesHere Aug 2013 #73

Even Bush sought Congressional approval BlueStreak Sep 2013 #148

Thank you, Mr. President! I agree and approve. mountain grammy Aug 2013 #75

I agree gopiscrap Aug 2013 #76

That's what it's all about, right? Covering Obama's ass. Ocelot Aug 2013 #79

As if he won't be blamed when it turns into another quagmire Doctor_J Aug 2013 #80

The BOG is now using dirty tricks to silence dissent Ocelot Aug 2013 #90

Complain to Skinner in Ask the Administrators if you feel the Group rules are unfair. nt Hekate Sep 2013 #153

Startling ! How could you ever admit to having a crush on Dick Cheney. Gag...or was that lumpy Aug 2013 #97

Haha honest question, so I'm forced to give an honest answer: Ocelot Aug 2013 #100

You had a "crush on" Dick (The Dick) Cheney? another_liberal Aug 2013 #111

Mice hardly survive long in house when it's occupied by a full herd of ally cats nolabels Sep 2013 #154

Herd of alley cats? another_liberal Sep 2013 #155

I was trying to use a metaphorical analogy nolabels Sep 2013 #168

Now I do see your point . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #169

My gut tells me that if he had attacked w/o the approval of Congress, Booster Aug 2013 #81

This is as it was meant to be - let Congress weigh in on acts of war. Chemisse Aug 2013 #86

Oh, and a round of popcorn for everyone! Chemisse Aug 2013 #89

Heh... Oakenshield Aug 2013 #91

One thing is certain blue14u Aug 2013 #96

Good post welcome to DU gopiscrap Sep 2013 #167

You REALLY 'dont know how the house will vote"? pasto76 Aug 2013 #106

You think . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #112

I believe you are also under oath to defend the Constitution MNBrewer Aug 2013 #122

up Bigredhunk Aug 2013 #114

I know which way my Representative is voting. She is with Barbara Lee. Billy Love Aug 2013 #115

I don't think this is a game for him ecstatic Aug 2013 #119

Congressional Repbulicans . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #130

what did they say? ecstatic Sep 2013 #149

They're all over the map. another_liberal Sep 2013 #151

I have to agree Chaco Dundee Aug 2013 #124

It was a sudden change. another_liberal Sep 2013 #145

praise for obama in DU! Thank u Liberal_in_LA Sep 2013 #126

Sorry if I offend anyone by saying this... ocpagu Sep 2013 #129

It certainly surprised me. another_liberal Sep 2013 #131

I understand your point and I actually agree that's a good thing to have more time before an attack. ocpagu Sep 2013 #132

I also think our attacks will do more harm than good. another_liberal Sep 2013 #137

Thank you, ocpagu Carolina Sep 2013 #136

Yep, and US Congress also has the responsibility for declaring war cpwm17 Sep 2013 #141

Smart is not shooting off your pop gun cuz tommy told you too. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #138

By "tommy" you really mean . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #139

The only people who had no faith LukeFL Sep 2013 #142

Presidnt Obama also managed to destroy the Republicans' best talking point for 2014. another_liberal Sep 2013 #143

I remember. he said he would support labor. he said healthcare reform Doctor_J Sep 2013 #156

Give him a Congress that isn't a collective ineffectual POS. -nt CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #157

The congress made him offer ss cuts? Doctor_J Sep 2013 #158

So you're implying congress had NOTHING to do with the offer!? REALLY?! uponit7771 Sep 2013 #160

K & R Hulk Sep 2013 #147

Hear! Hear! another_liberal Sep 2013 #164

One for the Constitution. riqster Sep 2013 #150

I don't approve of it, but there will be war now unless one event happens. bluestate10 Sep 2013 #163