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69. no his presidency is already defined - way too passive except for

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 11:32 AM

Sep 2013

getting OBL.

On the environment, supports nuke and oil industry, asking for $30+ billion in taxpayer guaranteed loans for new nuke plants and continuing deepwater drilling after BP blowout.

On war, has delayed getting out of Afghanistan to 2014 for no good reason.

On Koch bros., has not gone after them despite their dumping coal waste on Detroit R. banks without a permit and causing air and water pollution in Crossett, Ark, creating a cancer cluster.

Cost of health insurance is sky high.

And the rich keep getting richer while most of us plebes continue to make the same $ we made years ago.

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Breaking: President Obama Formally Requests Congress Approve Military Strike Against Syria [View all] Hissyspit Aug 2013 OP

Does Snowden Cryptoad Aug 2013 #1

Ask yourself . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Cryptoad Aug 2013 #16

This won't end well Maynar Aug 2013 #2

I believe this is one that will define his Presidency DearAbby Aug 2013 #5

We can think Obama christx30 Aug 2013 #14

So define an Atrocity DearAbby Aug 2013 #18

No I wouldn't. christx30 Aug 2013 #20

Munich all over again. DearAbby Sep 2013 #29

There are tons. christx30 Sep 2013 #35

... grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #50

this is the only reasoned response on the whole thread. thank you. you seem to stand alone. ellenrr Sep 2013 #33

Welp! I also agree lyonn Sep 2013 #46

also over 2 million Syrian refugees, some of them have become refugees more than once. ellenrr Sep 2013 #49

Where is Saudia Arabia in all of this mess? warrant46 Sep 2013 #60

The Iraq war was an atrocity. Torture is an atrocity. We have NO RIGHT screwing up another country. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #51

Recent OP indicated 6.5 million in Vietnam were killed, maimed, or made homeless by U.S. indepat Sep 2013 #54

At what point do we intervene.... raindaddy Sep 2013 #55

How can you imagine that the issue is "do you support the office of the pres, or not?" delrem Sep 2013 #27

no his presidency is already defined - way too passive except for wordpix Sep 2013 #69

Are you kidding me? Snoopy 7 Sep 2013 #36

It ends well for the rule of law - unless Congress votes no but the President orders an attack 24601 Sep 2013 #38

He knows the party of no will not vote for anything he wants egold2604 Aug 2013 #4

Yep! lib87 Aug 2013 #12

Well, the R's can always filibuster it.... delrem Sep 2013 #28

Senate rules do not permit a filibuster of a WPA debate. 24601 Sep 2013 #39

What I wouldn't give for a little honesty. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #52

except they are- ellenrr Sep 2013 #66

On boy Bonhers is now getting brown stains.. Historic NY Aug 2013 #6

I don't think this was Obama playing politics. I think he was following the law. Bucky Aug 2013 #9

This could be huge for the President and for America. Blue Idaho Aug 2013 #15

absolutely ! Well said Tumbulu Sep 2013 #25

that low murmur you may hear is mulsh Aug 2013 #7

That's how it felt when Obama asked for a vote!!! lyonn Sep 2013 #47

Well, that actually IS how the Constitution says it's supposed to work. Bucky Aug 2013 #8

Hopefully this is saber rattling on the presidents part DWinNJ Aug 2013 #17

Sadly, I don't think sabre rattling is going to do much good here. Bucky Sep 2013 #37

We have tried diplomatic reasoning for a couple of years or longer, tried to get Russia to assist. Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #53

And this is why we need an International Criminal Court. WHEN CRABS ROAR Sep 2013 #42

I think there is an International Criminal Court. But the UN won't handle this. Bucky Sep 2013 #45

Ok...so Congress will now debate this , right? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #10

I hope Congress (both parties) will have the sense to vote no. NaturalHigh Aug 2013 #11

Repugs will vote yes because their War Master will tell them to vote yes Heather MC Sep 2013 #48

REEEEEJJJJJJEEEECTTTTTEEEEEDD Billy Love Aug 2013 #13

Nope it won't be over Iliyah Sep 2013 #30

how about chemical weapons on another people? ellenrr Sep 2013 #32

Yes how about that !! warrant46 Sep 2013 #62

If Pres. Obama declares war without Congressional resolution, that would give GOP dominated House SDjack Aug 2013 #19

That's not at all how I would frame the situation: cheapdate Aug 2013 #21

Locking. William769 Aug 2013 #22

Thread unlocked. William769 Aug 2013 #23

Below is a link to the 'document' that Obama sent on over to The Congress Tx4obama Sep 2013 #24

Most brilliant move to date Tumbulu Sep 2013 #26

Finally. Celefin Sep 2013 #31

The President's Authorization to Use Military Force is still in effect. unhappycamper Sep 2013 #34

Glenn Greenwald in the guardian: ellenrr Sep 2013 #40

And that is the problem warrant46 Sep 2013 #63

Smart move CanonRay Sep 2013 #41

Wow! Expected to find out we already launched some missiles.... Xolodno Sep 2013 #43

There's MONEY to make in Syria, dammit. We're going in!!! blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #44

George Orwell said this on War Steerpike Sep 2013 #56

Excellent quote - thanks. (n/t) Nihil Sep 2013 #68

Aw, shit. Here we go again. Brigid Sep 2013 #57

If and when Congress does vote, will it be a recorded vote? NorthCarolina Sep 2013 #58

Dear President Obama, Dyedinthewoolliberal Sep 2013 #59

He should return his nobel peace prize, today. Marrah_G Sep 2013 #61

Right on. nt Still Blue in PDX Sep 2013 #64

Cost should have to be offset with cuts. hollowdweller Sep 2013 #65

There must be important info that we're not privy too... WhoWoodaKnew Sep 2013 #67