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59. No, he thinks GOD is telling him how to vote.
Tue Jul 28, 2015, 12:29 AM
Jul 2015

Obama can't win over someone who thinks god wants him to push for a war.

OK... malokvale77 Jul 2015 #1
I'm not going to be voting for Schumer again, that's for damn sure. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #12
If the Iran deal fails, the writing is clearly on the wall that the MIC wants a war with Iran for RKP5637 Jul 2015 #2
Schumer never met a war in the Middle East he didn't like. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #5
Except they never rebuild. CrispyQ Jul 2015 #52
Schumer has a problem knowing which person should be telling him what to do... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #3
Unconvincing opinion based on nothing new. What Schumer said is what I believe. On the fence. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #4
As someone who's had him as my Senator for 16 years, he never takes long to make up his mind. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #33
The title of the OP is misleading. People should definitely call or write and encourage him to vote still_one Jul 2015 #62
Clearly He Is More Interested In His Career And Himself Than... global1 Jul 2015 #6
No, he's voting his conscience. He likes war and he ALWAYS votes how geek tragedy Jul 2015 #8
I hope Senate Dems are never so stupid to replace Reid with Schumer. malokvale77 Jul 2015 #31
I hope it survives Nite Owl Jul 2015 #7
Senate could vote 70-30 to override Obama's veto. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #9
Personal opinion/forecast or, ????? TIA DonViejo Jul 2015 #15
With Harry Reid's replacement lining up for war and against the geek tragedy Jul 2015 #25
Every Democrat who votes against this deal PhilosopherKing Jul 2015 #10
Schumer likes wars that kill lots of Muslims. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #13
BS oberliner Jul 2015 #24
Have you ever seen Schumer express any remorse over Iraqis the US has killed geek tragedy Jul 2015 #28
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Have you read the text of the agreement? JDPriestly Jul 2015 #65
The agreement is not perfect but it is vastly preferable geek tragedy Jul 2015 #67
Agree. n/t Greybnk48 Jul 2015 #23
Apparently not. merrily Jul 2015 #82
What a shocker BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #11
I know, right? Everyone knows he's going to vote against it. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #16
He's milking the moment, too BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #17
Joe Manchin is voting with Obama on this. Joe Manchin. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #18
Voting against it is not a surprise...if anybody has followed his major votes nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #14
Schumer is every bad thing claimed re: Clinton. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #19
Double down on voting at the behest of a foreign power nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #32
He thinks God chose him to protect Israel from Obama. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #38
Now triple down on this nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #42
Most American Jews support diplomacy with Iran and oppose a war. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #46
So you are still doubling down on him taking orders from a foreign power nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #48
Taking orders? No. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #49
From the ADL nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #51
The vast majority of American Jews place the well-being of the US geek tragedy Jul 2015 #53
So in the end he is taking orders from a foreign power nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #54
He claims he's taking orders from a higher power. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #55
Oy nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #56
Quoting his own words and record is out of bounds? nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #57
Claiming he is taking orders from a foreign power (in Tel Aviv ) is nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #58
No, he thinks GOD is telling him how to vote. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #59
Whatever Geek nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #60
This message was self-deleted by its author 6chars Jul 2015 #83
Yup nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #92
"Gawd" is central to a ton of politicians beliefs, but must not be mentioned in any polite discussion. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #87
Maybe he is voting his own conscience. In my view, that is the likely explanation. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #68
It is. And his own conscience favors war with Iran. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #70
The title of this OP is a complete lie oberliner Jul 2015 #20
CBS is reporting that he has made up his mind but is pretending to be undecided. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #26
That is bullshit. I mean CBS is bullshit. I read that article, and nowhere does it say how he will still_one Jul 2015 #63
It's about damage control with Schumer. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #64
That is YOUR conclusion, it isn't a fact. Schumer has been elected by the people in New York. I still_one Jul 2015 #66
Who didn't already know that? AIPAC owned and operated. nt kelliekat44 Jul 2015 #21
I know I'm gonna be an outlier ericson00 Jul 2015 #22
"Polls show both large support for the deal, but also a willingness to use force BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #30
That's a joke right? malokvale77 Jul 2015 #39
I'm not a fan of hyperbole ericson00 Jul 2015 #44
Your whole post was hyperbole. (nt) malokvale77 Jul 2015 #50
"...not very good..."???? Iggo Jul 2015 #91
Say hello to the new Leader of the Democratic Senators. Marie Marie Jul 2015 #27
Hopefully this treachery and disloyalty will cost him that. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #29
Disgusting. H2O Man Jul 2015 #34
Remember this? geek tragedy Jul 2015 #35
He has been consistent H2O Man Jul 2015 #40
No surprise there Egnever Jul 2015 #36
Not that it will make a damn bit of difference, but I will be Laurian Jul 2015 #37
Thank you. H2O Man Jul 2015 #45
Schumer is the guy Harry Reid has picked to follow him as Senate Democratic leader. n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #43
Hopefully not too late to revise that endorsement. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #47
Where does it say he is going to vote NO on the Iran deal? I don't see it in the article. What did still_one Jul 2015 #61
. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #69
"sources". Sources told the NY Times that criminal charges were filed against Hillary on her still_one Jul 2015 #71
No one expects Schumer to vote for the deal. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #72
She called me on it by the way nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #73
I think Ms. Sullivan"s conclusion sums it up nicely still_one Jul 2015 #74
Yup, and they can be good at times nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #75
It was, and I am sure it motivated to elevate their stature since they are trying for a comeback still_one Jul 2015 #77
It's not going to cost him anything--Obama will veto, and they don't have the votes to override. MADem Jul 2015 #76
as long as there are not enough votes to over-ride the veto, which I do not think there will be. I still_one Jul 2015 #78
It's no secret that Schumer is the guy who runs and holds Israel's hand when we have to take a MADem Jul 2015 #81
indeed 6chars Jul 2015 #84
I think everybody is reading htis wrong. Schumer is getting a free pass because BlueStreak Jul 2015 #79
I hope it's not true, but if it is I'm disappointed davidpdx Jul 2015 #80
Schumer has decided to vote YES on Iran deal: NYC local news lamp_shade Jul 2015 #85
Ah after reading in full the linked story nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #93
Post removed Post removed Jul 2015 #86
His $pon$or$ have spoken. hobbit709 Jul 2015 #88
This message was self-deleted by its author Skinner Jul 2015 #89
Quelle Surprise! marmar Jul 2015 #90
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