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11. On DU - of course that will be true, but historically no

Sat Sep 14, 2013, 08:48 AM

Sep 2013

There was an article a few days ago into the back story on this and a Russian diplomat spoke of this idea only gaining traction "a week ago" -- meaning after the US threat to bomb. It did not come out of the clear blue sky.

If the best happens here (not a good bet), think of what happened:

- The US made a strong statement that at least somethings are off limits in war --- and were convincing in their ability to stand behind the President's word.

- A huge stockpile of chemical weapons in a powder keg area will be eliminated.

- Lavrov and Kerry (as representatives of their Presidents) also were at a meeting for setting a September date for restarting the Geneva 2 talks that Kerry met with Lavrov to revive last May - with both of them since then speaking of there being no military solution.

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Reuters Breaking: U.S., Russia agree deal on Syria chemical weapons [View all] Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 OP

Dang, you fast! :D Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #1

Thanks for the link!! Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #3

Of course Putin will get all the credit for this. DCBob Sep 2013 #2

On DU - of course that will be true, but historically no karynnj Sep 2013 #11

On DU the hate for Obama will continue jzodda Sep 2013 #35

Who says? What difference does that make anyway? lumpy Sep 2013 #46

makes no pratical difference.. DCBob Sep 2013 #56

k&r Little Star Sep 2013 #4

Here's BBC's story: Waiting For Everyman Sep 2013 #5

Fingers crossed... Peacetrain Sep 2013 #6

I would think they have a comprehensive list already. Gore1FL Sep 2013 #7

Maybe, but with the country in chaos, perhaps they're not sure where all of them are? Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #12

One assumes that they have the basis for an accounting already in karynnj Sep 2013 #8

Guess those screw ups Obama and Kerry knew what they were doing after all. Botany Sep 2013 #9

I'll feel better when it happens... Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #13

How long 'till the Reich talking point is Obama shoulda bombed Strelnikov_ Sep 2013 #20

It really doesn't matter what President Obama does because their job is to find fault .... Botany Sep 2013 #24

Exactly right. Kind of sad... YvonneCa Sep 2013 #34

Oh please. Putin is obviously the grown-up in the room. Jester Messiah Sep 2013 #23

Troll much? Botany Sep 2013 #25

Welp, you've convinced me with your oh-so-clever image. Jester Messiah Sep 2013 #41

o.k. I'll play along please show me where Obama and his adim. made any .... Botany Sep 2013 #47

The results aren't in question. Jester Messiah Sep 2013 #50

So you admit Obama and Kerry got the job done but they just did it by dumb luck? Botany Sep 2013 #53

Oh please spare me that BS. Iliyah Sep 2013 #26

Haha! That's a good one. That Putin is quite the clever diplomat. cheapdate Sep 2013 #30

Why not go to Free Republic jzodda Sep 2013 #36

That's rich. I think you've got more in common with them than I do. Jester Messiah Sep 2013 #40

My point is simple jzodda Sep 2013 #42

None so bitter as a spurned lover. Jester Messiah Sep 2013 #51

"When he fucks up, I'll call him on it." Botany Sep 2013 #54

Jester - you apparently haven't paid attention to what blm Sep 2013 #60

Jester, you didn't pay attention to Syria issue this year, did you? blm Sep 2013 #62

Way to GO! EXCELLENT news. I voted for Obama and Kerry based on their foreign policy... YvonneCa Sep 2013 #32

yup! Botany Sep 2013 #55

Yes. I was SO glad to see that FP team... YvonneCa Sep 2013 #59

I'll be quite happy . . . another_liberal Sep 2013 #10

Thank you for saying that... YvonneCa Sep 2013 #33

My pleasure! another_liberal Sep 2013 #38

... YvonneCa Sep 2013 #39

I'm impressed nt karynnj Sep 2013 #43

He alway was Presidential material. Not too many people would be willing to eat crow. lumpy Sep 2013 #48

WP: "Obama administration (will) NOT press for U.N. authorization to use force against Syria". denem Sep 2013 #14

They don't need authorization... Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #15

Well, under international law, they do. But when did that every stop us? Comrade Grumpy Sep 2013 #28

BBC: Kerry and Lavrov said a UN resolution could be sought under Chapter VII of the UN charter, pampango Sep 2013 #52

Good news. Skinner Sep 2013 #16

I sure hope so! Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #17

Perhaps a political solution is possible after all DLnyc Sep 2013 #18

This is great news Andy823 Sep 2013 #19

Cautiously hopeful here. n/t bitchkitty Sep 2013 #21

Me too... Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #22

Very Grateful. Bombing takes second place to Diplomacy. libdem4life Sep 2013 #27

Consider that the threat WAS the diplomacy. sofa king Sep 2013 #57

Good points. libdem4life Sep 2013 #58

If you gave me one week to paint my house tavernier Sep 2013 #31

This is a great solution because it does not give an advantage to either side and reduces JDPriestly Sep 2013 #29

In addition to this, Lavrov and Kerry want Geneva 2 to procede karynnj Sep 2013 #44

Hopefully the U.S. and Russia will finish destroying their own stockpiles soon daleo Sep 2013 #37

K & R Scurrilous Sep 2013 #45

best case positive progress, I hope this works! Sunlei Sep 2013 #49

Comply in a week?... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #61