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David__77

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27. Actually this is a good point, and reason enough why the GOP would be foolish to allow this through.

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 05:15 PM

Sep 2013

Block it in the house, let Obama do this on his own, and when things go awry, which they will, they can dominate politically. Of course, my HOPE is that Obama will take the slap across the wrist of a no vote, and simmer down the war talk.

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BREAKING 3:25 P.M. E.T.—SENATE PANEL APPROVES SYRIA USE OF FORCE RESOLUTION [View all] flpoljunkie Sep 2013 OP

Wait -- let's make sure McGramps has finished his poker game first Blue Owl Sep 2013 #1

Haha Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #10

he's a bit bored with the discussion but it's his f-ing JOB to know the ins and outs wordpix Sep 2013 #66

Markey voted "present" frazzled Sep 2013 #2

Murphy also voted no. n/t totodeinhere Sep 2013 #3

Murphy Robbins Sep 2013 #4

do not even put my smart senator in the same category as Lieberman wordpix Sep 2013 #64

Markey Robbins Sep 2013 #6

He's done this before and it's embarrassing. hughee99 Oct 2013 #88

Great, reason at work in the US Senate ! Sand Wind Sep 2013 #5

Well Robbins Sep 2013 #7

Will see...nt Sand Wind Sep 2013 #11

What? You really think they would authorize another massive invasion of a country? cstanleytech Sep 2013 #41

Sickened and disgusted. n/t eissa Sep 2013 #8

Are you as sickened and disgusted by the use of chemical weapons against Syrians? n/t Daniel537 Sep 2013 #12

Are you sickened and disgusted by the rebels/terrorists eissa Sep 2013 #13

We put troops in Congo in early 2012. Robb Sep 2013 #21

Yes we did and then what happened? former9thward Sep 2013 #71

Suggesting US training brought rape as a war weapon to African conflict Robb Sep 2013 #78

Suggesting we bring no good to nations that don't want us. former9thward Sep 2013 #79

Obama's not arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #24

Where are you getting your information? wisteria Sep 2013 #72

We all are but attacking Syria militarily could very well make things worse and result in more totodeinhere Sep 2013 #14

Should go to the Int'l court of justice, unfortunately.. ellenrr Sep 2013 #76

I had thought that president Obama would embrace that ICJ and the ICC once he took office, totodeinhere Sep 2013 #80

I've never been disappointed in Obama. I never expected anything different. ellenrr Sep 2013 #82

Are you sickened by rape? David__77 Sep 2013 #20

I'm sickened by dissected frogs floating in jars of formaldehyde. AnnetteJacobs Sep 2013 #39

Hey, remember the last time the US completely took the side of an obviously racist faction... Ash_F Sep 2013 #40

We used to call that changing the subject warrant46 Sep 2013 #48

More sickened and disgusted that we will fight another country's civil war again Nanjing to Seoul Sep 2013 #49

Your implication is sick and disgusting Bradical79 Oct 2013 #89

So what's the next step? David Krout Sep 2013 #9

Yep. (nt) Jon Ace Sep 2013 #15

AND the list gets longer .. jessie04 Sep 2013 #16

And longer... jessie04 Sep 2013 #53

I have a feeling the Republicans are going to find a way to block the final vote somehow.. DCBob Sep 2013 #17

Let's hope so! David__77 Sep 2013 #22

I wouldnt root for the Rethugs.. DCBob Sep 2013 #43

I don't think that's true of most of them. David__77 Sep 2013 #45

Plus there's the lure of impeachment, if congress says No and Obama does it anyway. pampango Sep 2013 #23

Actually this is a good point, and reason enough why the GOP would be foolish to allow this through. David__77 Sep 2013 #27

I've said that I don't think the resolution will pass one of the two chambers davidpdx Sep 2013 #69

Whew! That's a relief! Orrex Sep 2013 #18

And more stunning news: Assad is now quaking in his boots, and says they shall submit toby jo Sep 2013 #19

Doubtful KamaAina Sep 2013 #25

THANK YOU to the seven senators saying NO! David__77 Sep 2013 #26

I'm in complete agreement, David_77. arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #28

This raises my hopes for a filibuster. David__77 Sep 2013 #30

Uhhhh...you're "THANKING"....Marco Rubio ? Rand Paul ?? jessie04 Sep 2013 #32

Damn straight! They did the right thing in this case. David__77 Sep 2013 #33

Hey....do what you want. jessie04 Sep 2013 #34

I never thought I'd see people lining up with McCain, Lieberman, and Graham to start another war. David__77 Sep 2013 #35

Wrong !! jessie04 Sep 2013 #36

It is wrong to line up for a war of choice and ego. David__77 Sep 2013 #37

Spin it anyway you want. Feel free to thank as many pukes as you want. jessie04 Sep 2013 #46

They're not "friends." They're tactical allies. David__77 Sep 2013 #47

In that case....Don't forget to THANK your other "ally", TED CRUZ !! jessie04 Sep 2013 #50

When the vote happens, I'll thank whoever votes no. David__77 Sep 2013 #58

Party loyalty blinds. arewenotdemo Sep 2013 #73

You know what they say: christx30 Sep 2013 #60

Right... Volaris Sep 2013 #63

Interesting post. jessie04 Sep 2013 #74

Yeah, well, I ALSO didn't thank all the people who DIDN'T rob a bank vault yesterday... Volaris Sep 2013 #77

I'm thanking them too... beerandjesus Sep 2013 #81

K&R Agree completely Carolina Sep 2013 #62

As a proud member of the 91% Plucketeer Sep 2013 #29

Proving beyond a doubt that we are ruled by miscreants, morons and idiots. K&R - n/t DeSwiss Sep 2013 #31

Not off to a great start Markey Marrah_G Sep 2013 #38

Senator Markey, D-MA voted 'PRESENT' - he said he wants more info before deciding. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #68

Markey voted yes? And I gave him $$ to win.. wordpix Sep 2013 #42

No Markey voted 'Present'... See the following article... PoliticAverse Sep 2013 #52

Here's what my Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) had to say about his NO wordpix Sep 2013 #44

Time for a filibuster! Coyotl Sep 2013 #51

Markey (D-MA) didn't vote 'aye' he voted 'present'... PoliticAverse Sep 2013 #54

Aw shit. Brigid Sep 2013 #55

I have already informed my asshole senator on the panel that he's gotten his last vote from me MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #56

So, what are the next 3 countries we bomb after Syria?!! I'm sure there's an official list. blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #57

Iran is definitely next Hydra Sep 2013 #59

A lot of what's happening now in Syria is for Iran's "benefit" andym Sep 2013 #61

it's over oil, Syria has largest "proved reserve of crude oil in the eastern Mediterranean" wordpix Sep 2013 #65

But the Eastern Mediterranean has little oil: 2.5 billion barrels of crude oil is not very much andym Sep 2013 #70

Please fix your commentary in the OP. Senator Markey, D-MA voted 'present' Tx4obama Sep 2013 #67

hate to say.. i told you so.. but I did ellenrr Sep 2013 #75

Good for Murphy and Udall! Pterodactyl Oct 2013 #83

Saudis will be happy lovuian Oct 2013 #84

It helps to read the date/time of the OP. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #85

lol can you believe this one? treestar Oct 2013 #86

DKF has left a hole. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #87