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RobertEarl

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36. Well

Mon Jul 21, 2014, 02:34 AM

Jul 2014

Alan Grayson, thinks like I do

Obama said there was that red line, and that Syria crossed it and he was preparing to launch attacks. He, and Kerry, both said so. Then came a colossal uprising by the people, and no more was mentioned about that red line. And now the chemicals have been safely removed.

Reading your words here looks like a denial of politics and people power.

Well, Alan Grayson knows a bit more about politics than any of us ever will and he said, right here on DU, that our voices were heard and our voices changed the course.

I mean, c'mon, are you saying Obama does not listen to the peace loving people? That Obama has it all figured out and no matter what we say, he just ignores it?

Alan Grayson would agree with this: We have power.

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Thats what you like about him? sheshe2 Jul 2014 #14

I like his dumb luck. Vattel Jul 2014 #15

Like taking office as the global economy tanked. bluedigger Jul 2014 #17

He listened to us RobertEarl Jul 2014 #16

"He listened to us." NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #33

Well RobertEarl Jul 2014 #36

There was no colossal uprising of the people ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #39

Getting personal at me, Nance? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #41

I was not getting "personally abusive" ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #42

Sure you were getting personal. RobertEarl Jul 2014 #45

Link to Grayson's Syria war stop RobertEarl Jul 2014 #46

Alan "bluelinks" Grayson strikes again! NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #66

Did you donate? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #69

... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #75

Careful, Nance... sheshe2 Jul 2014 #77

Well, if I'm flirtin' with a hide ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #80

Yes indeed. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #87

In other words ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #47

False narrative RobertEarl Jul 2014 #50

You so funny! NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #74

Congress also told him RobertEarl Jul 2014 #78

You still haven't answered my initial question. NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #81

He was hell bent? I never said he was RobertEarl Jul 2014 #86

So if Seymour Hersch expresses an opinion ... NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #88

So, you have no back? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #89

Their answer had been: Obama is a puppet of the MIC. JoePhilly Jul 2014 #52

Seymour Hersch disagrees with you. Obama planned an attack but dumb luck saved him. Vattel Jul 2014 #51

Thanks for the accurate history, Vattel RobertEarl Jul 2014 #61

Your point being? NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #65

No, but don't pretend that the opposing opinion is completely unfounded and stupid. Vattel Jul 2014 #71

Fair enough. n/t NanceGreggs Jul 2014 #72

Just applause JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #91

Grayson: The Democrat the Republicans Love to Hate RobertEarl Jul 2014 #93

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His words. nt raouldukelives Jul 2014 #58

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