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In reply to the discussion: Obama LIED! He PROMISED to close down GITMO! [View all]Iliyah
(25,111 posts)17. Thank you.
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The FACTS regarding GITMO, Obama, and Congress (for those that do not know them)
Tx4obama
Apr 2013
#2
Absolutely, I am so tired of the circular firing squad that comes up on a varity of issues, when
still_one
Apr 2013
#32
I saw Dennis (Dept. of Peace) Kucinich make some people back off on this for that reason.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#15
It gives one pause, and can terrifying, when one knows that one misstep can cost lives. The world
freshwest
May 2013
#62
Oh, it wasn't on the 'liberal' media. It was in person in an open meeting at my Dem precinct.
freshwest
May 2013
#113
No, I live in the state that wanted him to move and run here. But he didn't.
freshwest
May 2013
#127
Typical...moving goal posts. You want to start a new thread on this new topic?
Sheepshank
May 2013
#94
"He (gasp!) actually restored and respected the checks and balances that the Constitution intended."
OnyxCollie
Apr 2013
#9
Exactly. And yet, we will be sold he same old promises in the next election only to be told
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#49
Won't matter when the prisoners start dying. He'll be forever tarnished
riderinthestorm
Apr 2013
#13
Uh, force feeding is against virtually ALL medical and human rights orgs
riderinthestorm
Apr 2013
#30
The impeding deaths will be Obama's. They will have occurred under his watch.
morningfog
Apr 2013
#35
No, it's not.. he wanted it done and the Senate voted against with only 6 Dems on board.
Cha
Apr 2013
#45
What prevented the Executive from transferring, releasing, or starting proceedings prior
TheKentuckian
May 2013
#85
Yes, as soon as it's closed. Let us know when that happens. That gulag is a stain on this country
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#51
No, PBO didn't lie like some like to whine about.. Here's a Tweet from Sen Leahy about PBO & gitmo
Cha
Apr 2013
#19
He did promise to close Guantanamo. He didnt promise to close it "if Congress lets me".
rhett o rick
May 2013
#59
Yes, there are distinctions that need to be made, one can promise something...
slipslidingaway
May 2013
#60
So you say the president of the USofA is powerless to deal with Guantanamo?
rhett o rick
May 2013
#86
What is the most realistic solution. The step by step closing down and release of the prisoners?
SleeplessinSoCal
May 2013
#61
LOL. You mean he's finally responding to the heat from progressives! And I, for one, support him on
grahamhgreen
May 2013
#65
I'm absolutely disgusted with the partisan shifting of blame about Guantanamo....
mike_c
May 2013
#101
No. As a Constitutional scholar, he knew in advance that Congress controls the purse strings.
Orsino
May 2013
#122
Tell me what politician doesn't tell everyone what they would like to see implemented?
Sheepshank
May 2013
#131
Congress votes funds and declares wars, the CIC is the exec in charge of the military
HereSince1628
May 2013
#103
We may be looking at an executive that is more about process than it should be, but not by too much,
patrice
May 2013
#128
Pfft. He said he'd close it in 2135. Then he's achieved unity and 100% support.
JanMichael
May 2013
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