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ocpagu

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15. Of course...

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 12:28 PM

Sep 2013

... which authority does he have to "punish" anyone, let alone someone who's not even a citizen of his country?

Somebody needs to tell Obama the world doesn't have an emperor.

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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