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(27,711 posts)NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)They love a war, but they hate the Prez
andym
(5,443 posts)for them, it's a no brainer....
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)I think that might cause my head to explode
andym
(5,443 posts)Of course the Democrats will also vote against the war, but it will be the GOP who seal the deal.
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)GoCubsGo
(32,083 posts)They are looking for ANY excuse they can to impeach him, and they were just chomping at the bit for him to act unilaterally here. Instead, he just dumped it onto their laps. Priceless!!
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)But this cave I like.
cui bono
(19,926 posts)I knew it!
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)nah, on second thought, better not.
MineralMan
(146,307 posts)Truly.
rug
(82,333 posts)He just said Damascus must be answered as a matter of national security and that he believes he has the authority to act without Congress.
What will you say if he strikes after Congress says no?
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)that might be treading in illegal waters
WeekendWarrior
(1,437 posts)Why don't we just take this one step at a time instead of trying to predict the future?
Your question, based on a "possible," is completely pointless.
rug
(82,333 posts)If it is a matter of national security, as he thinks, and since he has the authority to strike alone, as he thinks, his words raise questions that are neither pointless nor improbable.
But don't let me stop you. No need for you to exercise these thoughts.
Windy
(5,944 posts)You are once again overreacting and making assumptions. He's doing the right thing. Makes me really question your motives.
rug
(82,333 posts)You are confusing inferences with assumptions.
I don't need to question your motives; the answer's been supplied.
WeekendWarrior
(1,437 posts)Go back and reread your statement. It's classic cart before horse, pessimistic prognosticating based more on fear than reality. I'm sure you've spent the last several days loudly proclaiming that Obama's going to war, only to be surprised by this decision.
So instead of trying to read the tealeaves, why don't we wait and see what Congress has to say?
rug
(82,333 posts)And if Kerry has his way, Obama will.
Amonester
(11,541 posts)I suspect the Congress will give him authorization.
They need more monies from the MIC corps to campaign (and party).
kelliekat44
(7,759 posts)ucrdem
(15,512 posts)And a grand FU to Cameron who oh-so-cleverly thought he'd gotten us dumb yanks to do his dirty work, again.
Sorry Daveyboy.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)have any choice. The PM still clearly understands he has to listen to the people's representatives...first, not just as a political cover.
Had Obama done that initially without needing to attempt this macho posturing politico routine...I can do it myself but you're just lucky that I choose to ask you people via your elected representatives...ugh.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)and assassinate Assad, with a super-lethal wet willy and devastating purple nurple, while Assad lay peacefully sleeping?
What will you say then?
Sid
rug
(82,333 posts)UtahLib
(3,179 posts)Heh heh, your move Congress.
Taverner
(55,476 posts)Prevent President Hillary, President Kerry or President Schumer
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)It was Bush jr.
he wasn't even questioned for what he did, let alone impeached.
gah...
Politics is a dirty business.
Skittles
(153,160 posts)bemildred
(90,061 posts)Just Saying
(1,799 posts)Very smart! Because now if they don't authorize and he does nothing, they can't get away with attacking him for it and same goes if they do authorize. They're all on it together!
Forcing this do nothing, constantly bitching Congress to decide is a freaking stroke of genius!
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)is a shit statement.
And is what we've been reading here over and over and over.
Sid
fadedrose
(10,044 posts)we could wait.....
Hutzpa
(11,461 posts)when you're dealing with a bunch of knee jerk wankers you have got to be ahead in the game.
spin
(17,493 posts)AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,850 posts)Have a good holiday, don't drink too much.
(another Irishman, with a Red Tail Ale. It is after noon, and a hot day here.)