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still_one

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11. Exactly, and they haven't done it. It is all talk. Same BS. Election coming up, they do not want

Reply to Nuclear Unicorn (Reply #3)

Wed Sep 3, 2014, 12:03 PM

Sep 2014

take a stand. I know Nelson said he would offer legislation for airstrikes next week. I guess they are not in a hurry about it, and would it pass?

congress is a joke today

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Lawmakers to Obama: Hit ISIS [View all] Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2014 OP

How about these so-called lazy bums who call themselves lawmakers do THEIR JOB? still_one Sep 2014 #1

Um. That is their job. Only Congress has the power to declare war. Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2014 #3

Exactly, and they haven't done it. It is all talk. Same BS. Election coming up, they do not want still_one Sep 2014 #11

I thought America was broke?! Here's an idea: JaneyVee Sep 2014 #2

Another surprise: reactionary lawmakers. Democrats_win Sep 2014 #4

he should say not till u pass my jobs package leftyohiolib Sep 2014 #5

Posts 2 and 5. reflection Sep 2014 #6

Last week they were suing him for acting without congressional consent tularetom Sep 2014 #7

That is exactly right. A bunch of hypocritical assholes in the legislature still_one Sep 2014 #12

Rachel Maddow - Terrorism is a form of provocation Turborama Sep 2014 #8

So what defense indutries does Bill Nelson own stock in? Skidmore Sep 2014 #9

We need protection from homicidal agitators with no clear perception of conventional boundaries. . . Journeyman Sep 2014 #10

Will all of the YES votes in Congress ask for "offsets" in the budget bullwinkle428 Sep 2014 #13