Obama LIED! He PROMISED to close down GITMO!
How many times has this statement or something like it been posted here? How many times have others posted something like "he tried - Congress blocked him"?
At today's press conference, this was brought up again:
The president, speaking to reporters Tuesday morning in a press conference, told CBS News' Bill Plante "it is not a surprise" to him "that we've got problems in Guantanamo," which he had pledged to close in the 2008 presidential campaign.(emphasis added)
"I continue to believe that we've got to close Guantanamo," he told Plante. "I think it is critical for us to understand that Guantanamo is not necessary to keep America safe. It is expensive. It is inefficient. It hurts us, in terms of our international standing. It lessens cooperation with our allies on counter-terrorism efforts. It is a recruitment tool for extremists. It needs to be closed."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57582112/obama-guantanamo-must-close/
The president’s sentiment is familiar to anyone who’s followed his statements on foreign policy for the last eight years. He campaigned for the Democratic nomination in part on closing the prison. He signed an order seeking to close the facility shortly after being inaugurated for his first term in office. Obama also repeatedly voiced support for closing the prison during his time in office. He has also supported trying most terror suspects in U.S. civilian court.(emphasis added)
The issue reared itself again less than two months ago, when the government brought the son of Osama bin Laden to New York City to stand trial on terror charges.
But, as the president noted Tuesday, lawmakers – mostly Republicans – have worked to block any effort to close Guantanamo. And the president said Tuesday he would redouble his efforts to achieve this goal.
“I'm going to, as I said before, examine every option that we have administratively to try to deal with this issue, but ultimately we're also going to need some help from Congress,” he said.
http://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/30/17986535-obama-guantanamo-needs-to-be-closed?lite
"But, but, he PROMISED!"
Bush Jr. issued a lot of XO's during his tenure, which he forced onto the American Public by trampling on the Constitution under the Theory of the Unitary Executive, which frankly set up the President as a Dictator. Many people here criticized him for over-stepping his bounds as a "Unitary Executive".
Then, Obama was elected. He (gasp!) actually restored and respected the checks and balances that the Constitution intended.
Then, many people here criticized Obama for actually acting like a President instead of a Dictator. I'm not saying the same people, but the loudest ones.
I may not agree with all of Obama's policies - but at least he's trying to be a President and not a dictator.
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Blanche!
Your post was extremely honest.
There are a couple of things I'd like to point out for the General Public:
Most people are simply reacting to the media memes, they don't remember what the history of this was
So true.
media tells them and this is just a hobby, not what they do in real life
Yes, and what so many people forget that this is NOT just a game, but reality. But, the whole purpose of games is to help us learn how to act and/or react in Life. But this is NOT a game - this is Life.
but expect trouble. I'll be okay.
Obviously, I am asking for it! Thank you, my friend. I'll be okay, too.
You and I might disagree in the future, but I will more willing to listen to your point of view because you honestly listened to mine!
if you want to know WHY it's taken so long, I suggest you actually follow the links that have been posted.
A simple "LOL"?
I have read a lot of your posts, and actually I shouldn't be surprised.
RL
YOU KNOW IT 
RL
not caring about my content, but only about my number of responses?
This normally indicates a sick, paranoid person. I would bet that you are a fanboy of Infowars? But, I could be wrong....
Lately I have seen numerous, insightful and thought provoking OP's from people with "low post totals". The OP'S have been detailed and linked. IMHO a "low post title " does not mean anything. It is content, content, content!
I have not been here all that much longer than you, however I say welcome to DU. I think some young blood is exactly what we need here!
Great OP!
sheshe2
with the reality of what someone says. There can be wise words from those who have just come on DU. And, the same ol shit from long time posters.
What I'm saying is.. how many posts one has doesn't mean anything.
I join you in welcoming, jazzimov to DU..
You could be lot of things, none that I care all that much about.
How's that pop psychology working out for you?
RL
Please provide a link to President Obama's ending of domestic surveillance without a warrant. Thanks.
RL
because they have much smaller "collateral damage" ( that means unintended civilian victims, such as women and children) than much more conventional means that were used before.
I don't particularly like drone strikes, but they are much better than the previous alternatives.
As far as domestic uses, drones could be used to save a lot of lives in instances that would be considered too dangerous for conventional people-driven helicopters.
Domestic drones are not armed. If you don't want the spying on you, close the blinds. Wouldn't you do that to avoid telescopes, anyway? Of course, some people will leave their blinds open just for that purpose...
Not that there's anything wrong with that!
in the discussion of this topic.
Thanks
