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last1standing

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39. I really don't. This post was about honoring agreements.

Mon Sep 9, 2013, 02:14 PM

Sep 2013

The White House claimed that Kerry's comments were rhetorical and that doesn't fly. Either they need to honor the agreement or throw Kerry under the bus.

I'm glad to hear that they're looking into honoring it.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] last1standing Sep 2013 OP

"If Kerry is making proposals without the consent of the White House, he has gone rogue" ProSense Sep 2013 #1

Par for the course for you. last1standing Sep 2013 #6

It is pretty laughable, but so is the op karynnj Sep 2013 #40

Has it occurred to you that the OP was meant to be kind of laughable? last1standing Sep 2013 #52

She'll be the first to slam Kerry Aerows Sep 2013 #41

LOL! ProSense Sep 2013 #60

If John Kerry Aerows Sep 2013 #35

I am 100% against roasting either puppies or John Kerry karynnj Sep 2013 #45

Thanks for stepping up to the plate Aerows Sep 2013 #48

You are welcome karynnj Sep 2013 #56

Kerry only needs to resign when the President asks for his resignation. FSogol Sep 2013 #2

I'm sure he'll act on your demand. nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #3

Not a demand, a statement. last1standing Sep 2013 #8

War Twerking? RobertEarl Sep 2013 #4

I am embarrassed for the ignorance of so many DU'ers on display. Willingly. KittyWampus Sep 2013 #77

You forgot the !!!!!!'s and the 111111's. tridim Sep 2013 #5

The usual from you: no information, only worn out snark. last1standing Sep 2013 #12

I'm not a member of the BOG. tridim Sep 2013 #32

Oh NOES111!1 IM CERES!11 FSogol Sep 2013 #15

THIS IS HUGH!!11! HappyMe Sep 2013 #28

And, forget any aspirations he may have to go into advertising. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2013 #7

Do you have Kerry's full statement? DonViejo Sep 2013 #9

Where did you get the idea that Kerry is making proposals without the White House ok? shraby Sep 2013 #10

Then Obama should resign. last1standing Sep 2013 #14

This is a fluid situation...... maddezmom Sep 2013 #18

Yes it is. Let's hope the White House honors the offer. last1standing Sep 2013 #59

Agreed. But disagree there was an agreement that was dishonored. maddezmom Sep 2013 #61

I think you should resign. phleshdef Sep 2013 #37

Aww... It's so cute when an authoritarian tries to shut down discussions. last1standing Sep 2013 #57

You just embarass yourself when you blindly throw around the word authoritarian... phleshdef Sep 2013 #63

What agreement is Obama not honoring??? karynnj Sep 2013 #50

That is exactly what Obama should honor. last1standing Sep 2013 #54

What agreements hasn't he honored? shraby Sep 2013 #51

Politicians are expected to talk our of their asses. polichick Sep 2013 #11

I strongly disagree. Thankfully your opinion has the weight of a fart in the wind Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #13

You're really flaming out today. last1standing Sep 2013 #19

yeah. I admit I am phoning it in. :D Perhaps I will regroup. Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #21

I think that's a good idea. last1standing Sep 2013 #30

yes, I'm not proud of it!! but hopefully one can understand the severe angst Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #33

This was merely a logical exercise to make a point. last1standing Sep 2013 #64

I disagree with the op's premise but JK has cali Sep 2013 #29

"But knowing it will anger the haters makes me even happier." cui bono Sep 2013 #84

Well it looks like State and WH are going to take a look at the Russian proposal maddezmom Sep 2013 #16

Fantastic! last1standing Sep 2013 #23

unrec warrior1 Sep 2013 #17

That was helpful, wasn't it? last1standing Sep 2013 #20

LOL Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #22

LOL! Not only "That is all..." that's all you've got. last1standing Sep 2013 #24

That's all "this" deserves. Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #27

good god man. get a grip. it's been literally a couple of hours. Schema Thing Sep 2013 #25

No but the White House has. last1standing Sep 2013 #34

go away with your silliness. Schema Thing Sep 2013 #42

Yes, m'lord. last1standing Sep 2013 #44

This is just plain silly. pnwmom Sep 2013 #26

You make leap of faith arguments but my post is "silly." last1standing Sep 2013 #47

Kerry may have been a catalyst in resolving this - with removal of chemical weapons - karynnj Sep 2013 #31

I really don't. This post was about honoring agreements. last1standing Sep 2013 #39

Go read what the State Department said, not what your knee jerk (and misinformed) DonViejo Sep 2013 #53

I'm glad you aren't in charge of anything more than your keyboard. What rubbish. n/t Whisp Sep 2013 #36

Back at ya. last1standing Sep 2013 #43

Please delete OP. It is factually wrong. cthulu2016 Sep 2013 #38

What is not factual? last1standing Sep 2013 #46

No Way he'll be the Last 1 Standing! snooper2 Sep 2013 #49

In light of today's developments VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #55

If you read through the comments you'll see that I'm very happy with the latest developments. last1standing Sep 2013 #66

Oh no there isn't.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #72

Ah yes, the 12 dimensional chess argument. last1standing Sep 2013 #74

I told everyone here from the start...do NOT underestimate President Obama... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #75

BengHAZI! BeNGHAZI! BENGHAZI! Err... DamasCUS! DumbASSCUS! DUMASSKISS! HereSince1628 Sep 2013 #58

Yes. That's exactly it. last1standing Sep 2013 #68

Oh, and Kerry must resign over this isn't the dumbest thing since the BENGAHAZI hyperbole? HereSince1628 Sep 2013 #80

No, I don't think so. HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #62

Because you have closer ties to Obama than the Secretary? karynnj Sep 2013 #67

Who is competent? fadedrose Sep 2013 #65

If they continue with the bombing Marrah_G Sep 2013 #69

If they bomb Syria after CWs under intl control... HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #73

I agree that he should resign. David__77 Sep 2013 #70

I don't see it Lifelong Dem Sep 2013 #71

He is the one who has been negotiating. Just because you are ignorant of what he's been doing, KittyWampus Sep 2013 #76

Sounds like Kerry made an offhand statement. BlueCheese Sep 2013 #78

In reading Kerry's statement in context he was not making a specific offer BUT KurtNYC Sep 2013 #79

+1.... Historic NY Sep 2013 #82

Sadly I agree gopiscrap Sep 2013 #81

Are people upset Kerry's Comments, whether Gaffe or not have resulted in possible talks JI7 Sep 2013 #83

Nope. I was pleased as Punch when I read about his offer this morning. last1standing Sep 2013 #85

It appears so, and Kerry's comments also led to this: ProSense Sep 2013 #86

No, he mustn't. Just Saying Sep 2013 #87

Looks like he might get a raise...... Historic NY Sep 2013 #88