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cilla4progress

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3. Is it possible,

Reply to The Straight Story (Original post)

Fri Sep 6, 2013, 11:49 AM

Sep 2013

given his lack of success with support from the US Congress, that Pres Obama went to the extreme in his proposal / request for strikes, as a bargaining position, calculating that he won't get them, but will be satisfied with something less? And what would that be? I've read embargos, freezing assets, that sort of thing.

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White House releases joint statement on situation in Syria signed by 10 allies [View all] The Straight Story Sep 2013 OP

"through the United Nations" dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #1

Yep, let Russia deal with it. joshcryer Sep 2013 #2

Be honest, you know damned well Russia will not "deal with it". Barack_America Sep 2013 #8

Is it possible, cilla4progress Sep 2013 #3

... probably not. nt. sibelian Sep 2013 #4

The Sternly Worded Letter. nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #5

"The world cannot wait for endless failed processes that can only lead to increased suffering in geek tragedy Sep 2013 #6

Wouldn't it be charming if Pres Obama cilla4progress Sep 2013 #7