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Here We Go Again! "Secretary of State John Kerry Pushes for Endless War Authorization" [View all] KoKo Dec 2014 OP

What strategic move would you take to halt ISIS? Thinkingabout Dec 2014 #1

It was strategic moves that created ISIS. We need to be focusing more on liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #4

Kerry's doing that - people don't want to understand how he is doing it. blm Dec 2014 #7

Nothing we are doing right now is decreasing the number of terrorists. liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #11

That was before Kerry's negotiations to bring Muslim nations blm Dec 2014 #20

"Rooting for"? No. Realistic about. Scuba Dec 2014 #24

Reality - Kerry's goal has always been the right one: blm Dec 2014 #28

Yeah, you just keep believing that fantasy. Scuba Dec 2014 #29

Sorry, Scub - I deal only with reality. You want to join the smears on Kerry blm Dec 2014 #32

I'm still waiting for that link where Kerry advocates humanitarian aid to prevent terror. Scuba Dec 2014 #34

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-09/09/c_126964123.htm blm Dec 2014 #37

So you have no link where Kerry advocates humanitarian aid to end terrorism. Got it. Scuba Dec 2014 #39

Because that has always been his mindset, Scub�whether you want blm Dec 2014 #42

What part of "We do not think an AUMF should include a geographic limitation" do you interpret as .. Scuba Dec 2014 #44

Because it isn't ABOUT geography. It's a worldview and you know it. blm Dec 2014 #48

I don't see Kerry advocating use of any tools except the hammer. That's disappointing. Scuba Dec 2014 #53

See what you want. I've seen and heard it in plenty of his blm Dec 2014 #55

Yet you can't provide a single link. Scuba Dec 2014 #56

A single link to Kerry's views on roots of terrorism and humanitarian blm Dec 2014 #58

I've never previously heard of Kerry's book, let alone read it. Can you cite passages .... Scuba Dec 2014 #59

I'm horrified and sorry that so many rely on corporate media for their news about blm Dec 2014 #60

My apologies for being so ignorant as to not know about a passing reference Kerry made to ... Scuba Dec 2014 #62

You've paid as much attention to Kerry's work as corporate media wanted you. blm Dec 2014 #74

So your position is that issues like food insecurity are the centerpiece of Kerry's diplomacy? Scuba Dec 2014 #77

LOL - I swing by here when I can spare a minute blm Dec 2014 #80

You're hilarious. Kerry abandoned any ideals he had and now touts more failed militarism ... Scuba Dec 2014 #81

I can't MAKE you read, Scuba. blm Dec 2014 #83

You've got nothing. Scuba Dec 2014 #84

Only to someone who refuses to READ. blm Dec 2014 #85

Yet you only have one four-year-old link. Scuba Dec 2014 #86

Nope. What I have is little time to guide you along blm Dec 2014 #87

Oh it is NOT a fantasy. Just facts. mylye2222 Dec 2014 #67

Read the thread. Scuba Dec 2014 #71

Just ignore the beheadings on the other side of the room.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #8

Do you seriously think ficusing on decreasing military actions abroad is going to Thinkingabout Dec 2014 #15

Wow. More Democrats who favor war. Somehow not surprising. liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #16

Okay, I will give you a shot at an intelligent strategic mive here, you tell me Thinkingabout Dec 2014 #18

Instead of bombs, send them food, medicine, iPads and Wii's. Scuba Dec 2014 #25

iPads and Wiis? LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #36

To ISIS, are you serious? They have lots of modern items, they are still cutting off heads Thinkingabout Dec 2014 #40

They don't recruit well cared for citizens with ample leisure activities. Scuba Dec 2014 #43

who do you think they are recruiting? so you think they are going to sit down all day and play Thinkingabout Dec 2014 #46

Naviety LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #47

Why not hookers and blow? I mean, maybe that will keep them from kidnapping, raping, and killing msanthrope Dec 2014 #61

they already have food, ipads and other shit, you do realize most of the terrorists live well JI7 Dec 2014 #68

Surprising? No. Disgusting? Yes. The willful disregard for the simple fact that our military ... Scuba Dec 2014 #65

Well, I suggest Kerry get his helmet out of the closet and take to the front lines Scootaloo Dec 2014 #2

I dont think we should be fighting this war. But given that we are gonna fight it, Vattel Dec 2014 #3

So instead of giving them approval, let's tell them to end the war and vote for liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #5

Nope. This is progressive use of military instead of targeting entire nations. blm Dec 2014 #10

You can justify it all you want. It is part of the endless war in the Middle East that we have liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #12

Hard to argue with someone who hasn't a clue what's driving this tact. blm Dec 2014 #13

Oh, give me a break. If you think it is helping you are fooling yourself. liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #14

If you were truly a THOUGHTFUL anti-war person, you'd understand exactly blm Dec 2014 #19

How is it narrowing when there's no geographical boundaries? I guess Kerry thinks we ... Scuba Dec 2014 #26

If that is what you think Kerry's goal is, then please don't complain when blm Dec 2014 #30

Please link to where Kerry advocates for humanitarian aid as a means of preventing terror. Scuba Dec 2014 #31

Good thing OTHER nation's news organizations respect Kerry: blm Dec 2014 #35

Yeah LOL People trying to portray our military as being a humanitarian aid org is a bad joke. L0oniX Dec 2014 #82

I agree, Cheers! Vattel Dec 2014 #51

Altered to target ISIL/extremists specifically. They aren't expanding war, just narrowing the TARGET blm Dec 2014 #6

thank you.....and THANK GOD cooler heads will prevail VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #9

YES Thinkingabout Dec 2014 #17

do you have a link G_j Dec 2014 #21

I know Kerry's work and know that is exactly what he's been working on blm Dec 2014 #22

Do you have a link to the where the AUMF has been altered to target ISIL specifically? Autumn Dec 2014 #41

LOL - Sorry I have the ability to connect ALL the historical dots. blm Dec 2014 #45

Then your post is indeed a fantasy and the wording HAS NOT been changed to target ISIL Autumn Dec 2014 #49

I was referring to the changes being sought as per the OP article. blm Dec 2014 #54

If you want to make sure ISIL never goes away, hughee99 Dec 2014 #23

They can shrink it to a regional law enforcement effort. blm Dec 2014 #27

Common Dreams...of course brooklynite Dec 2014 #33

Is common Dreams a RW site or just one you don't like? Autumn Dec 2014 #38

Common dreams is a left-wing sites that takes an extreme view on issues with a lot of hyperbole brooklynite Dec 2014 #50

Okay. As a Democrat I like left wing. Autumn Dec 2014 #57

And as a centrist, I have no objection to it... brooklynite Dec 2014 #63

There's Nothing in the Middle of the Road but Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos Autumn Dec 2014 #66

No, because I'm not a philosophical centrist...I'm a POLICY centrist brooklynite Dec 2014 #70

got the shirt Baclava Dec 2014 #52

Fuck John Kerry Aerows Dec 2014 #64

Say better F... HRC and her faar more hawkish inclinements!!!! mylye2222 Dec 2014 #69

Kick for corruption woo me with science Dec 2014 #72

What corruption would that be? Any actual Details? blm Dec 2014 #75

I was surprised you guys missed that keyword before now. woo me with science Dec 2014 #76

Kerry is NOT a tool and he's not corruptible. blm Dec 2014 #78

He's Superman! L0oniX Dec 2014 #79

Well, you are welcome to name one other lawmaker who has blm Dec 2014 #88

"not corruptible" was your words not mine so yea ...Superman. L0oniX Dec 2014 #89

LOL - iow, you can't name one. blm Dec 2014 #90

I have no problem with you thinking rich people like Kerry are not corruptible. That's your thing. L0oniX Dec 2014 #91

Doesn't bother me that you don't know your history - blm Dec 2014 #92

Doesn't bother me that you think rich people are uncorruptible. L0oniX Dec 2014 #95

Bwah! woo me with science Dec 2014 #93

kick woo me with science Dec 2014 #73

Now I always have to wonder fadedrose Dec 2014 #94