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In reply to the discussion: So I'm expected to believe Obama never intended to attack Syria? [View all]DFW
(55,976 posts)82. I believe he never WANTED to attack Syria
Last edited Tue Sep 10, 2013, 03:07 PM - Edit history (1)
Just as I believe Cheney (dba Bush Lite) ALWAYS intended to invade Iraq.
Cheney indicated his intentions on Iraq practically the second he took office.
Obama stated flat last year out that he wanted no part of Syria at all.
Maybe things changed that lie below the surface, and maybe he has had cause for a change of heart, but I do believe that he never wanted to be part of any hostilities there, for the very practical reason that whoever won would be our enemy (his words, not mine). Not a very good reason to get involved. He does not see himself as a member of The Seven Samurai.
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So I'm expected to believe Obama never intended to attack Syria? [View all]
whatchamacallit
Sep 2013
OP
If there is anyone here whose current SS payments would be cut by Obama, please raise your hand.
kelliekat44
Sep 2013
#70
Knowing full well when he said it that the pukes weren't going to have anything to do with it
madokie
Sep 2013
#80
You wouldn't know it from the deranged victory lap being taken on DU today.
whatchamacallit
Sep 2013
#8
Yep ...just like you were not expected to believe that he put SS on the table. n/t
L0oniX
Sep 2013
#11
He never liked Wall Street either, and really wanted single payer healthcare.
polichick
Sep 2013
#20
The vote against military action would be bipartisan. And actually it would benefit the
totodeinhere
Sep 2013
#67
He did intend to with a "coalition of the willing" which disolved in the British Parliament and
Tierra_y_Libertad
Sep 2013
#64
Its funny because the people claiming this to be multidimensional chess...
RedCappedBandit
Sep 2013
#68
Should he have just asked Nicely? "Pweeeeeeeeeze Mr. Brutal Dictator?"
Blue State Bandit
Sep 2013
#81