Joe Scum's screaming suggests

[malaise]

that Obama has put his goons in a serious pickle.

[Renew Deal]

1. I agree

They all get to play president for a day. No having it both ways. Either they vote for or against.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. +1

[DetlefK]

5. Or the establishment-republicans try to have it both ways (bear with me):

They publicly declare that they are absolutely for a military-strike, but they can't vote for it, because they are worried about the consequences for the Middle-East.

Some establishment-republicans and the establishment-democrats will vote Yes, which will be enough for a majority.
The Tea-party-republicans and some liberal democrats will vote No. (To piss off Obama or because they think the idea is bollocks.)

If things turn ok: "See? We told you it was a good idea! Obama would have hesitated, if it weren't for us."
If things turn bad: "See? That's why we voted for peace, like true statesmen. It's all Obama's fault."

[GeorgeGist]

3. If they can't filibuster ...

they're fullabluster.

[cantbeserious]

4. Thought Congress Had The Authority To Wage War

eom

[n2doc]

6. Just another fundraising opportunity

Like the NSA vote. They will provide great theater while making sure they get top dollars from the MIC.