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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBreaking - I will seek authorization from Congress
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!
bemildred
(90,061 posts)Let the weasels in the Congress step up and take a vote.
malaise
(267,787 posts)Oh Yes!
bemildred
(90,061 posts)malaise
(267,787 posts)Thank you Ed Miliband (daddy Ralph must be smiling in his grave) et al, thank you all who voted against Cameron I am celebrating right now.
cali
(114,904 posts)so that's at odds with seeking a vote.
He says he's made his decision.
He says it could happen tomorrow.
That's leaving the door open to conducting strikes and then seeking a vote after it happens.
bemildred
(90,061 posts)But you're right, we still have to see what he does. Clearly it's not him that doesn't want some killing done.
leftstreet
(36,076 posts)Sounds like that was the deal - for those who are up for reelection anyway
Just Saying
(1,799 posts)Last edited Sat Aug 31, 2013, 04:24 PM - Edit history (1)
He used words like "requires response" and that they were looking at "limited, narrow act." This was never a done deal as far as I could tell.
cali
(114,904 posts)our reps.
He wants to launch military strikes.
KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)I asked if Grayson was on any committees that might have been in on the briefing.
Honestly don't know and keep trying to find it on news but nothing.
TomClash
(11,344 posts)And the right thing to do.
Bravo.
malaise
(267,787 posts)Oldest constitutional democracy versus British parliamentary democracy.
andym
(5,441 posts)And he will get that excuse from Congress. The House will not agree to anything the President proposes on anything.
MNBrewer
(8,462 posts)Congress must be involved in this.
malaise
(267,787 posts)Give me a fucking break. No to any attack on Syria. Do your fucking work Congress. Say no.
Skidmore
(37,364 posts)Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)bunnies
(15,859 posts)ellisonz
(27,709 posts)spin
(17,493 posts)for Congress to consider giving its approval. Now we as constituents can contact our Congress critters and voice our opinions.
Graybeard
(6,996 posts)So the President, going to the brink and taking all of the flack, places the ball directly in Congress's court. Put up or shut up now you chicken hawks.
bunnies
(15,859 posts)Let them put their names on it.
JimDandy
(7,318 posts)No need to rush. As Obama said they can strike even a month from now, if necessary. Let's get facts out to everyone so it's an informed decision.