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Marr

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24. Yes, I watched it.

Reply to VanillaRhapsody (Reply #23)

Fri Dec 19, 2014, 08:11 PM

Dec 2014

I'm hopeful that he will block it. His words certainly leave the door open for doing so. However, I did not hear a promise to veto any legislation-- did you?

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KEYSTONE XL GETS PRESIDENTIAL SEAL OF DISAPPROVAL [View all] JaneyVee Dec 2014 OP

I didn't hear him totally disapprove this project, but he didn't sound real positive either. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2014 #1

The President is on a roll! (Bristol Bay, Cuba, Keystone) How about one more: Faryn Balyncd Dec 2014 #2

Yes, SCRAP the TPP! BeanMusical Dec 2014 #6

he did point out there were very few potential long term jobs and the oil wouldn't help america spanone Dec 2014 #3

I have the quotes down thread, spanone.. Cha Dec 2014 #5

thanks, i heard it in my car!!!!! spanone Dec 2014 #8

Good for you.. and Mele Kalikimaka as the President said! Cha Dec 2014 #10

Mele Kalikimaka!!! spanone Dec 2014 #12

Sweet spanone, Mahalo! And, a very Merry Christmas to you~ Cha Dec 2014 #14

I Liked How He Framed It..... global1 Dec 2014 #9

Oh wow.. thanks for that, global.. I haven't heard it yet ..just read some quotes. Cha Dec 2014 #11

Here's a couple of quotes.. "President Obama to those touting #KeystoneXL.." Cha Dec 2014 #4

What I've been saying for months. The GOP wants this, but they aren't going to get it. Hekate Dec 2014 #7

I agree with you madokie Dec 2014 #20

It's a special interest turd BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #13

Every year or two it gets delayed, its costs skyrocket. joshcryer Dec 2014 #15

That woman's "understated benefits of Keystone" question to POTUS 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #16

Take away from Obama Presser.. Cha Dec 2014 #17

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #18

Did he promise to veto it or something? Cal Carpenter Dec 2014 #19

Not exactly... but he sure did sound like he knows what's up! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #21

Yeah, well, actions speak louder than words so I'll wait and see on this one Cal Carpenter Dec 2014 #26

His "actions" up to this point should have you convinced by now.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #27

You'd be wise to save your "bwa-ha's" for after a veto. Marr Dec 2014 #22

No I wouldn't....I have been right far too many times! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #23

Yes, I watched it. Marr Dec 2014 #24

He doesn't telegraph his punches...he holds cards close to his vest...haven't you learned anything VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #28

This has been his position since he took office, despite all GOP attempts to front load CR's with it freshwest Dec 2014 #29

agree... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #33

Good, I don't get people on these issues very much. Even if you are the wealthiest person on Earth TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #25

Greed is an antisocial disease. GeorgeGist Dec 2014 #30

"Lower crude prices challenge Keystone pipeline" RiverLover Dec 2014 #31

I'm glad they decided this won't make money. otherwise it would be full speed ahead Doctor_J Dec 2014 #32

Every time Republicans want something, I hope this President does the whole True Blue Door Dec 2014 #34