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freshwest

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73. No idea, but maybe this will make M$M dump Cheney and the rest of media war brigade.
Sat Aug 31, 2013, 06:38 PM
Aug 2013
This will be a defining moment for America. Let the people speak.

Put them on the record. Let them own it. I've got a box seat here at DU.



PROUD of President Obama. uhnope Aug 2013 #1
Proud?! Carolina Aug 2013 #78
Congress will approve military action against Syria Suburban Warrior Aug 2013 #2
LOL.. very possible! DCBob Aug 2013 #5
Boom! And outlaw unions. nt valerief Aug 2013 #7
Boom again! And cut "entitlement programs" like Soc Sec and Medicare. classof56 Aug 2013 #37
You left out Rand's personhood and RTW bill. I think a red state outlawed talking about labor... freshwest Aug 2013 #72
I think Congres will vote against war David Krout Aug 2013 #9
I think that the House will vote against and the rusty fender Aug 2013 #39
But if one chamber says no, doesn't it mean it's no? David Krout Aug 2013 #42
I really don't know rusty fender Aug 2013 #46
It takes majorities in both the House and Senate to approve a resolution. former9thward Aug 2013 #71
LMFAO L0oniX Aug 2013 #20
And reinstate the Bush tax cuts for the ultra rich. n/t RoccoR5955 Aug 2013 #26
You can't reinstate them. They are already codified into the Tax Code. Demeter Aug 2013 #36
lol yoloisalie Aug 2013 #31
Now, will Congress pull a Terry Schiavo return to DC ASAP to vote? nt valerief Aug 2013 #3
Hey, it's not that kind of emergency! rusty fender Aug 2013 #47
"Will you forgo a strike if Congress disapproves?" freedom fighter jh Aug 2013 #4
Smart move. No need for Obama to hang out on this all by his lonesome. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2013 #6
My Exact Thoughts DallasNE Aug 2013 #27
The House won't approve anything the President proposes andym Aug 2013 #8
Except for the majority of House Democrats who will vote against this war David Krout Aug 2013 #10
The GOP and Democrats will vote against this war andym Aug 2013 #14
Can't help but wonder if that is the strategy southerncrone Sep 2013 #83
As he mzmolly Aug 2013 #11
How very sad elias49 Aug 2013 #12
And to raise taxes to pay for it all? Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #13
Let the rich be surcharged a 50% tax on paying for the war they want.. Billy Love Aug 2013 #77
Good on President Obama. n/t xocet Aug 2013 #15
Good?! Carolina Aug 2013 #79
Yes, the point is that there is no attack as of yet, and it might be that the xocet Aug 2013 #81
Here's mine warrant46 Sep 2013 #89
It is surprising that you have not replied. xocet Sep 2013 #82
didn't reply because Carolina Sep 2013 #85
I can understand that very well. Thank you for the reply. Enjoy your garden. Bye. n/t xocet Sep 2013 #87
'not time sensative' iamthebandfanman Aug 2013 #16
same players questionseverything Aug 2013 #28
bandar now questionseverything Aug 2013 #33
Holy cow! rusty fender Aug 2013 #43
if this is true.... RussBLib Aug 2013 #55
If the sarin used came from the Saudis, SwankyXomb Aug 2013 #63
Thank you for posting this ! EVDebs Aug 2013 #54
Two Issues Here DallasNE Aug 2013 #34
you're in deep denial if you think congress will not approve. ellenrr Aug 2013 #17
Not really andym Aug 2013 #19
i doubt itll pass iamthebandfanman Aug 2013 #21
Here's another theory. If the GOP thinks that an attack on Syria will backfire on Obama, then totodeinhere Aug 2013 #25
fine. let's re-visit this on Sept 10th. Anyone care to put some $ down? ellenrr Aug 2013 #70
I am willing to wager. So far my scenario looks right: 199 against and 49 for War in the House andym Sep 2013 #92
yes, it looks like cynical me is wrong on this one. glad to be wrong. nt ellenrr Sep 2013 #93
My guess was also based on cynicism, just with different assumptions andym Sep 2013 #94
yes, it's fascinating to watch the party dynamics on this one ellenrr Sep 2013 #95
I think they will give him authority to do what he thinks necessary, just like bush. Hoyt Aug 2013 #30
they will give the authority bec most members of congress receive BIG BUCK$ from the people ellenrr Aug 2013 #69
He should not be asking for congressional authorization to attack Syria. totodeinhere Aug 2013 #18
Good. Now I am imagining Congressional Obama haters' conundrum. uppityperson Aug 2013 #22
I like this development. Lasher Aug 2013 #23
This means September 9th earliest dipsydoodle Aug 2013 #24
congress is coming back tomorrow to meet in committee ellenrr Sep 2013 #86
very good news kpete Aug 2013 #29
what is Obama offering the Republicans? quadrature Aug 2013 #32
The chance to look important muriel_volestrangler Aug 2013 #38
Obama will make Congress do SOMETHING RussBLib Aug 2013 #35
Very smart move. Not only did he just make sure Congressmen's votes are on the record, but he's jenmito Aug 2013 #40
I'm hoping that Obama is adieu Aug 2013 #41
It will not be a confrontation, it could be an annihilation .... of this murderous regime MindMover Aug 2013 #45
Annihilation by pin prick? We're talking limited missile strikes. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2013 #53
The conversation is continuing and lms was and still is an option ... however MindMover Aug 2013 #61
You think it'll just like that? adieu Aug 2013 #56
Yea you are right on all your ASSUMPTIONS ..... MindMover Aug 2013 #59
You have your assumptions, I have my assumptions adieu Aug 2013 #76
Three words, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT MindMover Aug 2013 #44
Obama Robbins Aug 2013 #48
If impeachment was the goal, there was already use of Military Force without compliance (with the 24601 Sep 2013 #88
Once again Obama makes the CORRECT decision, but I'm sure the right and DUers will still... George II Aug 2013 #49
Somebody please explain this to me potone Aug 2013 #50
This gives the inspectors time to finish their report RussBLib Aug 2013 #57
Congress is not going to vote before the 9th of September muriel_volestrangler Aug 2013 #62
Let see if they are as smart as the British parliament Jeneral2885 Aug 2013 #51
Enough time for the story to change many times. Coyotl Aug 2013 #52
Is he looking for an out? Ash_F Aug 2013 #58
Damn, I wished he looked for an out before he did drone strikes. ellenrr Aug 2013 #68
He has always been wary of intervention in Syria. iandhr Aug 2013 #60
I would be curious how the party of "NO!" will vote on this one. AsahinaKimi Aug 2013 #64
No idea, but maybe this will make M$M dump Cheney and the rest of media war brigade. freshwest Aug 2013 #73
Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #65
Obama deserves credit for this decision. Maedhros Aug 2013 #66
The heat is on congress to vote "no" and on Obama not to do this regardless. David__77 Aug 2013 #67
Congrats Mr. Obama. You've found America's EXIT STRATEGY FROM SYRIAN CRISIS! HereSince1628 Aug 2013 #74
Had Obama not sought Congress approval,wingnuts would be drawing up the impeachment papers AKing Aug 2013 #75
Agreed and it places the whole mess in their hands to cstanleytech Sep 2013 #84
yeah real smart. smart move to involve the US in a war even the generals don't want ellenrr Sep 2013 #91
And since Congress is a majority Repubican Le Taz Hot Aug 2013 #80
Boehner and Cantor have said they back the president. ellenrr Sep 2013 #90
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