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BainsBane

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14. I appreciate your honestly

Reply to lovemydog (Reply #13)

Tue Aug 5, 2014, 02:00 AM

Aug 2014

and I understand the view that prosecuting war crimes was not the first priority compared to the economy. I would also add health care to that. Establishing some national healthcare was essential, and Obama clearly decided those were his first priorities. If he hadn't, we might be in a much worse place right now.

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Obama and War Crimes, 2009, 2011 and 2014 [View all] BainsBane Aug 2014 OP

To answer your questions in order pissed, yes, yes, it didn't, it's not, no, tech3149 Aug 2014 #1

Another strategic blunder by Obama, as well as betrays the US Constitution on point Aug 2014 #2

Revolt does not equal coup Lurks Often Aug 2014 #3

I find it rather unbelievable as well. BainsBane Aug 2014 #4

You didn't hallucinate. The President has been consistent. nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #5

Its the summer, and hair isn't just going to set itself on fire. JoePhilly Aug 2014 #6

I wish I didn't beleive any of that. BainsBane Aug 2014 #10

Owch davidpdx Aug 2014 #12

Utopia, always just one political messiah away BainsBane Aug 2014 #18

I remember being extremely grateful when Bush got on that helicopter TBF Aug 2014 #7

+1 davidpdx Aug 2014 #11

I think you memory is as deluded ... GeorgeGist Aug 2014 #8

It wasn't a slam on Cameron Diaz BainsBane Aug 2014 #9

Interesting questions. I never wanted the President or his Administration lovemydog Aug 2014 #13

I appreciate your honestly BainsBane Aug 2014 #14

Thank you, I appreciate yours too. lovemydog Aug 2014 #15

I'm glad something I wrote had a postive impact BainsBane Aug 2014 #16

It did. Thank you BainsBane. lovemydog Aug 2014 #17

It's a very good OP and a topic thoughtful folks TBF Aug 2014 #19