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Psephos
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Fri May-20-11 08:23 PM Original message |
White House: 'Limited' US Role in Libya Means No Need for Congressional Authorization |
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Poll_Blind
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Fri May-20-11 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
1. Of course. Of course. |
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DJ13
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Fri May-20-11 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
2. So anything unconstitutional, if done in a 'limited' way, is now legal? |
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Stuttgart77
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Sat May-21-11 04:16 PM Response to Reply #2 |
51. This is easy to fix |
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Arctic Dave
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Fri May-20-11 08:48 PM Response to Original message |
3. Is this a "kida pregnant" arguement? |
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OwnedByFerrets
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Fri May-20-11 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
4. If the President does it, it has to be legal....where have I heard that one before? |
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Fri May-20-11 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
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KoKo
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Fri May-20-11 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
6. Endless war...no need for "authorization by Congress." But, if they needed authorization |
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Mr. Jefferson
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Sat May-21-11 09:16 AM Response to Reply #6 |
18. Actually, Bush asked for and received Congressional authorization for his unconstitutional war... |
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No Elephants
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Sat May-21-11 04:22 PM Response to Reply #18 |
52. Wars.. Iraq and WOT |
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wordpix
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Fri May-20-11 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
7. keep the endless war machine going while our schools, environment & nation die |
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ProSense
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Fri May-20-11 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
8. How did ABC get that from this letter: |
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Fri May-20-11 09:38 PM Response to Reply #8 |
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ProSense
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Fri May-20-11 09:59 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. What does that have to |
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kelly1mm
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Sat May-21-11 09:44 AM Response to Reply #8 |
19. In the last sentence of the letter the President writes that it is "better" |
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knitter4democracy
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Fri May-20-11 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
9. Limited my ass. My nephew's there (we think--not totally sure). |
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kelly1mm
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Fri May-20-11 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
10. Damn, even Bush got "permission" from congress for his wars. nt |
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Countdown_3_2_1
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Sat May-21-11 05:20 PM Response to Reply #10 |
53. I don't like rule by Presidential edict. This stinks. |
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Vidar
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Fri May-20-11 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
11. It's apparently to avoid democracy at all cost, especially while |
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lovuian
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Fri May-20-11 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
13. they are using our children's blood and lives for this crap |
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JDPriestly
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Fri May-20-11 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
15. This is really bad news. In the future, the US will conduct lots |
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Fumesucker
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Fri May-20-11 10:11 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. The insurgents in Afghanistan hacked our drones two years ago.. |
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DeSwiss
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Fri May-20-11 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
17. Stierscheiße n/t |
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GeorgeGist
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Sat May-21-11 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
20. Too bad Obama doesn't dare exercise ... |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
21. White House on War Powers Deadline: 'Limited' US Role in Libya Means No Need to Get Congressional Au |
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vandelay
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Sat May-21-11 02:31 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. This sucks big time. Hit the STREETS! |
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ReturnoftheDjedi
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Sat May-21-11 02:31 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. the Libyans whose lives have been saved care. |
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vandelay
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Sat May-21-11 02:31 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. That was a lie to get into Libya's pants for oil |
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ReturnoftheDjedi
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #26 |
27. you don't know shit, Mr. Architect. quite a load of falsehoods you've bought into. |
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vandelay
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. If you don't believe Libya is all about oil I can't help you. |
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ReturnoftheDjedi
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. sorry, I don't believe the same lies you do |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. Is it really necessary to use abusive profanity? |
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Ter
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #23 |
33. So? |
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The Backlash Cometh
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #23 |
48. It's about the oil. It's always about the oil. |
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cstanleytech
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #22 |
31. One reason why so few might care is |
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bhikkhu
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #22 |
39. I care a lot |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. That's why it's wrong to call Obama our "Dear Leader." |
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bhikkhu
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. Now that you mention it, there is no similarity |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. That's what I said. |
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whoneedstickets
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Sat May-21-11 02:31 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. I think he's trying to goad the GOP house.. |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:31 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Isn't that kinda...convoluted? n/t |
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IScreamSundays
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #21 |
30. There is a very interesting provision inside a defense bill we need to keep an eye on: |
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KoKo
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. Yep...ACLU's "Hair on Fire" over this... That's a positive.. |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #21 |
32. Map of foreign oil concessions in Libya |
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KoKo
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Thanks...interesting isn't it. |
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bhikkhu
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #32 |
41. Libya nationalized oil holdings many years ago |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. False. |
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bhikkhu
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. "In the 1970s Libya initiated a socialist style nationalization program..." |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. The 1970s deals with the 7 sisters by Arab countries were not 'nationalizations.' |
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elias49
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #21 |
36. The War Powers Resolution is a joke. |
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blackdem76
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Caligula made his horse, Incitatus, a Senator. |
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frylock
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Sat May-21-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #21 |
43. what a shock.. |
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PurityOfEssence
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Sat May-21-11 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
49. Generalissimemo Chessman hath spoken |
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LetTimmySmoke
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Sat May-21-11 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
50. The War Powers Act allows for, has always allowed, and will always allow any invasion. |
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BlueIris
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Sat May-21-11 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
54. Dig that hole a little deeper. |
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