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In reply to the discussion: "Masterful" Vid of PBO's "We Should Have This Debate" from the Rose Garden [View all]GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)12. They can't defund Obamacare in order to fund action in Syria.
Any action in Syria can only be paid for with discretionary funds, which is a different source of money than what funds Obamacare.
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"Masterful" Vid of PBO's "We Should Have This Debate" from the Rose Garden [View all]
Cha
Aug 2013
OP
Of course the IQ in the room will lower when Congress debates this. I'm stocked up, though:
freshwest
Aug 2013
#11
I don't agree that we should hit Syria, but I do think the President did the right thing..
mountain grammy
Aug 2013
#7
Poster has left the building. What a waste of time. Should I delete, folks? Thought it was on topic.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#35
This whole thing about war and who has authority had me doing some research
MyNameGoesHere
Aug 2013
#10