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In response to "Syria is very much a part of the Obama legacy of office, so maybe chortling isn't the strongest response." by Name Withheld by Request

When Obama sought approval from Congress in 2013 for a strike in Syria he was told no by House Republicans.

Posted by Diva (aka Diva) Dec 13 '16, 10:23

Since Americans have no stomach for going to war there it is very much the legacy of Congress and the people, not just the current President.

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There you go with those pesky facts again -- nm - ty97 Dec 13, 10:59
Maddow pointed out that the russians have set up an extensive anti aircraft defense in syria...but we are the only ones with air power in there. -- nm - zeitgeist Dec 13, 10:51
"Red Line" goes into any political obituary for the man. He placed his and the country's credibility on the line and then backed away when pressed. - Name Withheld by Request Dec 13, 10:50 5
- and no one can dispute that the Republican-led Congress said no and that plenty of people in this country didn't give a shit anyway. - Diva Dec 13, 10:55
- This is a ridiculous assertion. -- nm - David Dec 13, 10:52 3
  - And a very Merry Christmas to you as well. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Dec 13, 10:52 2
    - On a seemingly coincidental note, a drone was one of the gifts at the last Christmas party I attended. -- nm - David Dec 13, 10:53 1
      - It still somewhat amazes me that they've been allowed to proliferate as rapidly as they have without gov't trying to restrict them. - Name Withheld by Request Dec 13, 10:55
There is also a significant difference beteeen having limited option to help and activilry abetting the slaughter -- nm - TWuG Dec 13, 10:30 1
- C'mon. The Russians have plenty of experience with how to treat civilians in a bombed out city. See Berlin. Give them some credit. -- nm - Mop Dec 13, 10:56

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