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Nuclear Unicorn

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7. I'm not sure what it is I have to feel gloomy about

Reply to Whisp (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 9, 2013, 03:19 PM

Sep 2013

I believe the Russian gambit robs the WH of its stated cause for war. Any effort by the WH to rekindle the march for war would only hurt them further.

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Syrian acceptance of Russian deal -- [View all] Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 OP

In the long run, I doubt it changes much. cali Sep 2013 #1

The Administration's position is the same as the position on Energy.... Junkdrawer Sep 2013 #2

you should donate so you can do an actual poll Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #3

Actually, I would still do polls this way. It keeps people from voting and running. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #6

you should mind your own business. cali Sep 2013 #8

+1 NCTraveler Sep 2013 #14

The real effect will be the reaction around the world, not domestically. FarCenter Sep 2013 #4

awwwww Whisp Sep 2013 #5

I'm not sure what it is I have to feel gloomy about Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #7

so you believe it's Putin that is fulling Obama back from taking everyone to the gates of hell. Whisp Sep 2013 #10

Russia is playing for no one's interests except Russia's Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #12

I don't think war should be for spite either. Whisp Sep 2013 #13

Putin is eating Obama's lunch over Syria but Obama created and propogated this mess. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #15

that is such large bollocks there aren't enough universes for them. Whisp Sep 2013 #16

Obama barely has a majority of dems supporting his adventure Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #18

the win is getting to a solution other than military ones. Whisp Sep 2013 #20

Is this a Russian gambit or acceptance of a US gambit? Or a Russian gambit of a US gambit? pampango Sep 2013 #11

I think if House thinks that Russian Proposal could work....that might mean KoKo Sep 2013 #9

B Waiting For Everyman Sep 2013 #17

E. Means that the Syrian government is admitting they have a stockpile. n/t Avalux Sep 2013 #19