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LittleBlue

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43. He doesn't have to respect a no vote if he doesn't want to

Sat Aug 31, 2013, 04:07 PM

Aug 2013

He's already said he doesn't need congressional authorization. If he gets a "yes" vote, they share blame.

Why is this ridiculous? It's politics 101. One thing is clear: the people pushing war in the media and in the halls of power are the president's men. He desperately wants war for whatever reason, thought he had the cover when the Brits committed. They backed out and now he needs a new group to shoulder responsibility if this fails.

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The good news is that Obama does not make rash decisions. The not so good news is he [View all] CK_John Aug 2013 OP

Wimp? Cali_Democrat Aug 2013 #1

He can't win with some people. n/t Just Saying Aug 2013 #8

Well the "whimp's" decision got OBL. nt kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #42

He wants this war but doesn't want to own it LittleBlue Aug 2013 #2

Why should he bear sole responsibility? The Constitution makes it a shared responsibility. pnwmom Aug 2013 #9

He says he doesn't need congress LittleBlue Aug 2013 #13

Please point to a warmongering post of mine. n/t pnwmom Aug 2013 #17

Please point to a post where I support teabaggers LittleBlue Aug 2013 #20

I didn't say you support them. pnwmom Aug 2013 #22

I think you sound like a warmonger LittleBlue Aug 2013 #27

I think you sound like someone who doesn't think there is an actual problem in Syria. KittyWampus Aug 2013 #34

There is a problem LittleBlue Aug 2013 #36

He wants war? Just Saying Aug 2013 #11

He says he doesn't need congress LittleBlue Aug 2013 #25

What you said was that he wants this war. Just Saying Aug 2013 #29

Thank you for conveying the administration's press release LittleBlue Aug 2013 #31

We are handling it as Britain did by sending it to Congress. Just Saying Aug 2013 #35

lol nice try. He's sending it to congress because he wants an out LittleBlue Aug 2013 #37

More disingenuous comments? Just Saying Aug 2013 #39

He's looking for someone to shoulder the burden LittleBlue Aug 2013 #40

Ridiculous! Just Saying Aug 2013 #41

He doesn't have to respect a no vote if he doesn't want to LittleBlue Aug 2013 #43

Yes and I addressed that in my post. Just Saying Aug 2013 #46

Your argument is about semantics LittleBlue Aug 2013 #50

I don't think so. Just Saying Aug 2013 #57

Why do you think he wants this war ? Honestly. lumpy Aug 2013 #55

The use of chemical weapons against citizens? chervilant Aug 2013 #44

I think there are certainly those who have asked for intervention in other places. Just Saying Aug 2013 #48

I think you missed my point. chervilant Aug 2013 #52

Certainly those who profit from war encourage it. Just Saying Aug 2013 #58

Well, I AM a pacifist. chervilant Aug 2013 #59

Thank you! n/t Just Saying Aug 2013 #60

Do you presume to know what Obama thinks about anything ? Most likely he is fully aware he lumpy Aug 2013 #51

He is a careful, thoughtful man, who thinks things through. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2013 #3

"Proceed, Governor". KittyWampus Aug 2013 #4

Nailed it...nt SidDithers Aug 2013 #14

Exactly! Squinch Aug 2013 #19

You know, you can't have it both ways. "Not rash" Surya Gayatri Aug 2013 #5

You see people as "wimps" for getting information first treestar Aug 2013 #6

It's a smart political move by a smart politician. Spread the responsibility and/or blame. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #7

Wimp? DearAbby Aug 2013 #10

I'm proud of him today. postulater Aug 2013 #16

So am I DearAbby Aug 2013 #26

A thoughtful post. thanks lumpy Aug 2013 #53

Looks to me a lot more like backs down in the face of public scrutinity. 1-Old-Man Aug 2013 #12

He dealth us a lesson hopefull we have all learned. lumpy Aug 2013 #54

Yeesh alcibiades_mystery Aug 2013 #15

Yesterday he was being compared to Bush Just Saying Aug 2013 #18

He also just saved the 2014 election. Squinch Aug 2013 #21

it makes him look like someone who actually discusses and thinks about the repercussions of actions spanone Aug 2013 #23

I've learned to reserve judgement before commenting on Obama graywarrior Aug 2013 #24

His problem is he's become toxic. HooptieWagon Aug 2013 #28

He is a great chess player, knows his moves!!! watercolors Aug 2013 #30

I just read that same sentiment on FR. bunnies Aug 2013 #32

Nomatter what he does, someone will always put a negative spin on it.... MzShellG Aug 2013 #33

Wimp? johnd83 Aug 2013 #38

He looks thoughtful. AtomicKitten Aug 2013 #45

Hey John, wherdja go? lamp_shade Aug 2013 #47

Actually, he made the wrong decision. David__77 Aug 2013 #49

Some of us would like to see a change of goverment in Syria including Obama, I imagine. lumpy Aug 2013 #56