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In reply to the discussion: You have to understand the President has an extremely fine line to walk regarding Russia. [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)52. It's unfortunate we have been reinventing the wheel here on this matter. That clears the air. n/t
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You have to understand the President has an extremely fine line to walk regarding Russia. [View all]
Tommy_Carcetti
Mar 2014
OP
I agree that he's in a tough spot, but he did not advance his own cause very well
cthulu2016
Mar 2014
#3
It's unfortunate we have been reinventing the wheel here on this matter. That clears the air. n/t
freshwest
Mar 2014
#52
And I thank you for telling your interest in this issue and giving good information. n/t
freshwest
Mar 2014
#53
But the only remaining choice is to acquiese to the "But....Iraq!" argument.
Tommy_Carcetti
Mar 2014
#21
So when he said he opposed the Iraq war, he actually meant he supported it, right?
JoePhilly
Mar 2014
#16
Even if the President was arguing that though he disagreed with invading Iraq
Douglas Carpenter
Mar 2014
#19
In that case, Germany would have no ability to speak out about anything.
Tommy_Carcetti
Mar 2014
#22
I do not object to the President speaking against the invasion of Crimea - I don't think many people
Douglas Carpenter
Mar 2014
#24
Tell me about it. This is a gem. And honestly, I've been all over the map on this. n/t
freshwest
Mar 2014
#50
Great post and very informative thread responses. You have nailed the realistic tack
R B Garr
Mar 2014
#41
You're right--we are paying the price of refusing to prosecute war criminals.
DisgustipatedinCA
Mar 2014
#43