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Can't argue... have been thinking the same thing SomethingFishy Sep 2013 #1
I can. Most were for isolationism, no pressure on Assad, no care about arms bans uhnope Sep 2013 #69
+1 SunSeeker Sep 2013 #93
"peace advocates" and appeasers were very hard to tell apart, furthermore. uhnope Sep 2013 #113
An appeaser is someone who gives known torturers a pardon. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #186
that would go in the ODS category uhnope Sep 2013 #221
+2 Sheepshank Sep 2013 #112
isolationism kardonb Sep 2013 #117
+1 treestar Sep 2013 #134
I'm afaid of this statement Putin put out this afternoon. snappyturtle Sep 2013 #138
FOX, RW & other Obama opponents are siding with Russia now. Forums here often the same uhnope Sep 2013 #144
I say.... cynzke Sep 2013 #210
+3 great white snark Sep 2013 #140
"Most were for isolationism," time for the bullshit flag. Who here was for "isolationism"? rhett o rick Sep 2013 #158
+1 nt Live and Learn Sep 2013 #172
there have been plenty of isolationist sentimments. uhnope Sep 2013 #214
First of all, most here were against the bombing. Does that mean they were all rhett o rick Sep 2013 #216
I didn't say "all" I said "many" expressed isolationism and I stand by that and my other points uhnope Sep 2013 #220
As well as a strong sense of denialism. joshcryer Sep 2013 #159
I agree mythology Sep 2013 #162
let's not party untill they pry the 'I don't have/I didn't use poison gas' from Assads control Sunlei Sep 2013 #2
A hearty K&R, grahamhgreen! Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #3
Let's hope WE can make it stick! RiverStone Sep 2013 #4
"Blessed are the peacemakers." n/t Raksha Sep 2013 #66
Yes, it was people all over the world saying NO that influenced... polichick Sep 2013 #5
War on Syrians?? frazzled Sep 2013 #6
So we should get involved in every civil war on the planet? SomethingFishy Sep 2013 #18
Don't get cranky leftynyc Sep 2013 #24
There was never a proposal to become "involved" in the Syrian civil war frazzled Sep 2013 #31
No idea where you get arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #53
Your on the money. Good article. go west young man Sep 2013 #100
Waging war is not a uniquely American perview. Skidmore Sep 2013 #36
K & R Revlon10 Sep 2013 #188
What State of the United States is Syria in? another_liberal Sep 2013 #109
You opening a new chapter of the America First Committee? frazzled Sep 2013 #142
I've taught American history. another_liberal Sep 2013 #147
The question isn't who Hitler is, it's who Assad is. And the answer is: beerandjesus Sep 2013 #208
Assad couldn't play Hitler . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #236
+1 it seems "peace" just means peace for Americans nt treestar Sep 2013 #135
Thank you. woo me with science Sep 2013 #7
Right ON! Glad someone here stepped up and said it. ancianita Sep 2013 #8
YOU WILL NOT TAKE THIS AWAY FROM HIM Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #9
Who's hair is on fire? cherokeeprogressive Sep 2013 #11
Somehow, I don't think he minds bhikkhu Sep 2013 #168
He is not bowing to pressure and may yet still strike as Kerry said today The Straight Story Sep 2013 #10
Some of us suspect that the truedelphi Sep 2013 #44
Has Obama done so? The Straight Story Sep 2013 #47
If he had concerns about depleted uranium, Obama could have indicted Cheney and Rumsfeld truedelphi Sep 2013 #87
The granting of immunity to Bush and Cheney is a de facto conviction. LuvLoogie Sep 2013 #152
They said it would cause a civil war to impeach Nixon. avaistheone1 Sep 2013 #157
Impeachment trials are not criminal trials LuvLoogie Sep 2013 #164
You can't shame those who have no shame Fumesucker Sep 2013 #191
Yeah, there's that. LuvLoogie Sep 2013 #192
The Civil War Redux has already started and it isnt between the D's and R's. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #199
A small correction: The STATED object is to stop Assad Raksha Sep 2013 #98
Only an idiot wouldn't bow to public pressure. DirkGently Sep 2013 #205
Bahahaha!! And now we get to it. Hey, don't feel bad. Time named you person of the year one time Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #12
Yeah, fuck the will of the people. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #19
Wow. What a pathetic post. ocpagu Sep 2013 #40
nobody's idolizing him. I'm mocking the OP for how petulant and attention-starved he sounded Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #41
You dare mock us, pretzel logic man:) HEHEHE... grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #55
Yes and some think that posting in American political forums is a great way to effect public opinion VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #178
Mocking the will of the people over the whims of the star struck. Jakes Progress Sep 2013 #89
Could you be any more fucking condescending? leftstreet Sep 2013 #82
I love it he was elected. I gave money,volunteered, and voted both times Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #83
Discussion is ineffectual and pointless. Only voting matters. Right? Ed Suspicious Sep 2013 #173
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2013 #225
Bwahahaha !!! Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #13
Hey M_J drynberg Sep 2013 #155
No, if there was no credible threat Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #165
Has Assad already given up his weapons? golfguru Sep 2013 #179
He has admitted having them. That is the first step. Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #195
Britain sold them to him Generic Other Sep 2013 #215
Any reputable link to verify that statement? Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #219
It sounds true to form Generic Other Sep 2013 #223
That is a "No,I have no reputable source to base that statement on". Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #227
I linked to DUs LBN Generic Other Sep 2013 #228
It doesn't look that way. This has been out there for ~4 days Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #230
google it Generic Other Sep 2013 #231
I did before responding to your first post Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #238
I don't have a point of view Generic Other Sep 2013 #239
If you make unfounded allegations you will be challenged on them. Motown_Johnny Sep 2013 #240
I am offended by anyone telling me to leave DU Generic Other Sep 2013 #242
Did activism and marching etc. work to prevent Iraq? mzmolly Sep 2013 #14
So now "peace advocates on this board" are responsible for Kerry's "gaffe"? ProSense Sep 2013 #15
Yes, correct! Safetykitten Sep 2013 #16
+1000 FirstLight Sep 2013 #17
I imagine for the next two months, there will be many groups claiming credit. LanternWaste Sep 2013 #20
^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^^ +1000000000000000 Coyotl Sep 2013 #21
Peace? leftynyc Sep 2013 #22
I think the talks with Russia had a LITTLE something to do with it CakeGrrl Sep 2013 #23
I dont know what kind of world iamthebandfanman Sep 2013 #60
Comparing a special ops mission to kill a renegade outlaw in a country not his own TheKentuckian Sep 2013 #95
We did our part... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #209
Considering the make up of the House loyalsister Sep 2013 #25
I guess for the RWNJ's Sheepshank Sep 2013 #232
Ha! loyalsister Sep 2013 #237
If we manage to prevent yet another military involvement eissa Sep 2013 #26
pray you don't get a fucking jackass in the WH who couldn't care less about human life (Bush) Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #35
Oh, believe me, I know exactly how lucky we are eissa Sep 2013 #50
Exactly! nt AverageJoe90 Sep 2013 #101
disillusioned much madokie Sep 2013 #27
Obama went to Congress and didn't unilaterally attack Syria Rex Sep 2013 #81
Yup madokie Sep 2013 #110
In a indirect way I suppose Riftaxe Sep 2013 #28
I don't think he needed polls to think not many want another war. Whisp Sep 2013 #32
I am accusing him of being a politician Riftaxe Sep 2013 #34
he is a politician but certainly not near every single other one. Whisp Sep 2013 #37
Right, integrity.... Riftaxe Sep 2013 #243
heheh. Whisp Sep 2013 #29
5 star DUzy post!!! Love it. Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #42
They held his feet to the fire. Don't you forget the 101st Chairborne. nt msanthrope Sep 2013 #62
101st Chairborne. . . Whisp Sep 2013 #64
Very nice... johnd83 Sep 2013 #154
Here's their motto Generic Other Sep 2013 #211
+++ Whisp Sep 2013 #213
Not only do they actually pay attention to what people are saying, grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #71
hee hee. Whisp Sep 2013 #131
So, why do you post on DU if you don't think it's effective, LOL??? grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #133
I don't believe a bunch of screaming out of controls are very effective Whisp Sep 2013 #136
You kind of inspired this whisp (along with msanthrope) Generic Other Sep 2013 #212
Yeah, it is funny. I first saw it used outing somebody who was ...... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #141
I think Obama would have attacked if Russia didn't cave johnd83 Sep 2013 #153
This OP has to be one of the whiniest, most petulant things Number23 Sep 2013 #224
I agree. peace13 Sep 2013 #30
here ya go AtomicKitten Sep 2013 #33
hee hee hee Whisp Sep 2013 #38
Damn you guys are cracking me up. That is good. Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #43
+1 madrchsod Sep 2013 #80
Ha Ha Ha HA..... revmclaren Sep 2013 #120
LOL Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #217
Bullshit. Itchinjim Sep 2013 #39
There's been a surge reported in people showing up in ER's with dislocated shoulders... KinMd Sep 2013 #45
I think we actually should be thanking the aide of Obama's who took that critical walk with him pnwmom Sep 2013 #46
k and r nashville_brook Sep 2013 #48
We need to keep up the pressure! Can we spell it Zorra Sep 2013 #49
I think it has more to do with the diplomacy countingbluecars Sep 2013 #51
Nothing has been stopped yet B2G Sep 2013 #52
It is far too soon for self-congratulation. David__77 Sep 2013 #54
True, but we've reached an important step:) grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #56
All that pressure from within the MIC to shuffle the Mideast power deck Maedhros Sep 2013 #63
yea i hate to be the bubble burster questionseverything Sep 2013 #114
lmao what? iamthebandfanman Sep 2013 #57
They were sure WWIII was about to start ... absolutely sure. JoePhilly Sep 2013 #202
It's not over by a long shot. Now more than ever, we need to be glued like hawks Catherina Sep 2013 #58
"we" did? Sheepshank Sep 2013 #234
K & R - you're damn right! Raksha Sep 2013 #59
I think you should take on the Cure for the Common Cold next. Whisp Sep 2013 #61
Another train that is NEVER late. Summer Hathaway Sep 2013 #65
I don't care who gets credit for it. As long as we don't have to bomb another nation I'm glad. dballance Sep 2013 #67
No, the anti-war peace advocates were just pawns in The PBO's Grand Scheme MNBrewer Sep 2013 #68
Well that just about does it. avaistheone1 Sep 2013 #72
Amen! MNBrewer Sep 2013 #74
ROFL, I never got the memo:) grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #75
Why would He send memos to pawns? MNBrewer Sep 2013 #76
Damn, just pawns in his game! polichick Sep 2013 #79
So I've been told by one of His True Believers. MNBrewer Sep 2013 #90
Interesting persona that one.... Dragonfli Sep 2013 #193
How much "genius" did Obama need to notice that Syria was a political doomsday plan rocktivity Sep 2013 #70
Oh HERE WE GO.. snooper2 Sep 2013 #73
Mmm no, it was the Russians Boom Sound 416 Sep 2013 #77
I never thought the POTUS was going to attack Syria Rex Sep 2013 #78
I guess if we want it enough, we'll understand the role of, "We, the People" MrMickeysMom Sep 2013 #84
One unintended consequence of all this for Obama - truedelphi Sep 2013 #129
There's no doubt about what you say about these issues... MrMickeysMom Sep 2013 #185
You are full of yourself and full of s**t rury Sep 2013 #85
And how are you different, and why are you posting here? grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #91
Rude. So are we to take it you WERE there? Rex Sep 2013 #97
Ouch! n/t politicasista Sep 2013 #175
But I did hear he did start the fire Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #86
Everyone Knows It Was My Magic Rock That Stopped The War! And Prayer! Skraxx Sep 2013 #88
It was the Threat of Retribution Cryptoad Sep 2013 #92
And we brought Obama grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #96
What did you buy him? Cryptoad Sep 2013 #104
Jesus stopped the war in Syria just as it was foretold in the Bible Code Snake Plissken Sep 2013 #94
Hooey otohara Sep 2013 #99
For this to be true, then you are also responsible for the russian and syrian parts pasto76 Sep 2013 #102
Thanks. Great post and I'm in complete agreement with you. eom Cleita Sep 2013 #103
Not me... PatrynXX Sep 2013 #105
Him being Right, burrs the ass of the Obama Haters! nt Cryptoad Sep 2013 #106
Hear! Hear! another_liberal Sep 2013 #107
one of the happiest recs I've given carolinayellowdog Sep 2013 #108
Several problems with this post.. DCBob Sep 2013 #111
Don't count your chickens before they hatch ... Buenaventura Sep 2013 #115
So, by you, you mean... bobclark86 Sep 2013 #116
If he had no intention of really doing it in the first place..... Darkhawk32 Sep 2013 #118
If he had no intention of doing it in the first place, then he's a liar, and destabilized the ME on grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #125
You stopped nothing, Narcis, Assad still at war against Syria.nt Sand Wind Sep 2013 #119
So big daddy still gonna shoot off his pop gun? grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #124
Putin: Syria chemical arms handover will work only if US calls off strike orenbus Sep 2013 #121
That's chutzpah! nt gulliver Sep 2013 #122
It's not over yet DissidentVoice Sep 2013 #123
Agreed, but we got to step 1. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #126
Think Shrub would have done the same ? orpupilofnature57 Sep 2013 #127
Wow, that's some thick ego right there shenmue Sep 2013 #128
It's kinda like gay marriage - we had to drag him kicking and screaming to support that too. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #132
You guys wanted him to sign an executive order. LuvLoogie Sep 2013 #146
Absolutely. The pressure put on the administration Union Scribe Sep 2013 #130
BULLSHITE....You got played! VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #137
+1000, and Assad is still at war against Syria...nt Sand Wind Sep 2013 #143
I'm not sure it's been stopped. I suspect we're in a holding pattern until winter is coming Sep 2013 #139
Excatly..... whistler162 Sep 2013 #145
Never underestimate the power of a DU poll Generic Brad Sep 2013 #148
Obama always says it isn't about him, it's about us.We're the ones who are supposed to change things judesedit Sep 2013 #149
Agreed. 99Forever Sep 2013 #150
But...it's not over yet. Kablooie Sep 2013 #151
Careful. An ego that large can knock down the walls of your house (nt) jeff47 Sep 2013 #156
It ain't over yet, but you're right. tblue Sep 2013 #160
DU forced Putin to the table! michigandem58 Sep 2013 #161
America forced Obama to the table. DirkGently Sep 2013 #171
He never asked for a war, and has ended two michigandem58 Sep 2013 #194
... and failed to start a third. That's progress! DirkGently Sep 2013 #201
I wouldn't consider a Syria strike a war michigandem58 Sep 2013 #206
What would you call a similar strike upon the U.S.? DirkGently Sep 2013 #226
Like the rooster taking credit for the sunrise. baldguy Sep 2013 #163
Perfect response! JoePhilly Sep 2013 #166
HAHAHA, no, like a farmer taking responsibility for his loose chicken-hawks;) grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #169
You don't quite have the hang of this metaphor thing, do you? baldguy Sep 2013 #181
the rooster crows but it's the hens who deliver the goods Skittles Sep 2013 #189
The "hens" here being the people in the Obama Admin & the State Dept, of course. baldguy Sep 2013 #197
Exactly. DeSwiss Sep 2013 #167
Would've been nice if he'd acknowledged that like Cameron did. DirkGently Sep 2013 #170
Yes, doing the heavy lifting.... Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #174
LOL. politicasista Sep 2013 #176
You flatter yourself. The population of DU is a spit in the ocean, and Lil Missy Sep 2013 #177
K & R Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #180
Of course not, we're his base, LOL grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #182
WOW, really? freemay20 Sep 2013 #183
you all are way off mark bocephus0706 Sep 2013 #184
I don't really buy the premise of this thread. PBass Sep 2013 #187
Then why did he say: grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #190
"Your job is to hold my feet to the fire ..." - Barack Obama DirkGently Sep 2013 #200
I suppose my six letters to consgresscritters and Jasana Sep 2013 #196
Bad things are always Obama's fault, nothing good is ever his doing Democat Sep 2013 #198
DU's Combustible Hair Club and the Tea Baggers agree on that point. JoePhilly Sep 2013 #203
"DU's Combustible Hair Club" - I'm laughing so hard, had to gasp for air...thanks :) n/t Sheepshank Sep 2013 #235
This thread has to be the biggest pile of crap I have ever read on DU, the holier than thou bunch Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #204
Alan Grayson aggrees. n/t L0oniX Sep 2013 #207
LOL. This is too funny. Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #218
I'm pissed Obama did not mention DU in his speech. zappaman Sep 2013 #222
I'm pissed he didn't mention the military industrial complex, or oil company interests. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #241
Assertion in the op? B-a-l-o-n-e-y n/t Sheepshank Sep 2013 #229
Just in case no one noticed, the "war" is still going on in Syria. nt kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #233
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