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11. I reject the notion that 'emotion' shouldn't figure into our view. So does the WH

Reply to treestar (Reply #10)

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 11:36 AM

Sep 2013

. . . as they take the pains they have to highlight the casualties of the chemical attack; presumably, to stir the emotions of Americans into ignoring the requirement that there be an actual threat to our nation before the president is authorized to press ahead of Congress (as the admin insists they can) and initiate military action.

. . . with all due respect to yours and Christopher McKnight Nichols' view.

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Empire [View all] bigtree Sep 2013 OP

This ProSense Sep 2013 #1

to paraphrase William Munny 'legal's got nothing to do with it...' KG Sep 2013 #2

100% correct malaise Sep 2013 #3

So, if nobody is willing to punish Assad for breaking international law, Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #4

I just had to read your post three times to absorb it. Whatever happens will be tragic. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #7

I heard Marco Rubio using the argument that Assad is supporting Al Qaeda jakeXT Sep 2013 #5

Now now... it's only illegal if anyone can do anything about it. Thought you knew better! ;) n/t 1awake Sep 2013 #6

When did the US become the world's mommy & daddy? MindPilot Sep 2013 #8

An attack on Syria is a threat to US national security, and a crime even with Congressional approval Coyotl Sep 2013 #9

Why is it illegal? treestar Sep 2013 #10

I reject the notion that 'emotion' shouldn't figure into our view. So does the WH bigtree Sep 2013 #11

actual threat is an element treestar Sep 2013 #20

Under INTERNATIONAL LAW, treestar. You know, the "Laws of War"??? Romulox Sep 2013 #13

He should try punishing Wall Street bankers then go international nt daa Sep 2013 #12

You always present such thoughtful analysis. Other than agreeing with you, all I have is thanks n/t Catherina Sep 2013 #14

Of course... ocpagu Sep 2013 #15

And that he's not wearing a stitch of new clothing. Naked as a jaybird. Catherina Sep 2013 #17

Why can't we just sit back and let France or whoever run the show instead?? Blue_Tires Sep 2013 #16

France is whining that they can't go it alone against their former colony Catherina Sep 2013 #18

Ok but what are suggesting ? Sand Wind Sep 2013 #19

DURec. bvar22 Sep 2013 #21