Anti-war Democrat declares victory on Syria: ‘We did it’

[ProSense]

Anti-war Democrat declares victory on Syria: ‘We did it’

By Aaron Blake

At least one House Democrat is claiming victory in the debate over military action in Syria.

Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.), an ardent opponent of military action, just tweeted the following in response to apparent diplomatic progress over Syria turning over its chemical weapons:

Rep. Alan Grayson @AlanGrayson

We did it. #Peace
11:36 AM - 11 Sep 2013

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In an accompanying Tumblr post, Grayson is more cautious, acknowledging that military action could still occur.

But he credits himself with bringing about the diplomatic option.

“After three frenetic weeks, during which time Team Grayson was burning the midnight oil every night, it’s time to take stock of what we’ve accomplished,” Grayson said, before listing several headlines describing the diplomatic process.

Grayson’s “We did it” tweet met with a chorus of retorts from people noting that nothing is set in stone.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/09/11/anti-war-democrat-declares-victory-on-syria-we-did-it/

This happened only because of our work. To his credit, President Obama listened. He listened to Congress, to the voices of allies around the world asking us to pause, and most importantly, to We the People of These United States. But you spoke, President Obama listened, and now peace may bloom.

http://alangraysonemails.tumblr.com/post/60936381207/how-we-stopped-a-war-for-now

Obviously, Kerry's "gaffe" was planned.

[ProSense]

1. Kick! n/t

[Cha]

2. K&R

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. Actually, the British Parliament and public opinion "did it".

When the "coalition of the willing" shriveled down to one pair of cowboy boots and the head cowboy was getting spitballs from the people...he wisely, backed off.

[ProSense]

5. Kerry's comment and diplomacy had nothing to do with the proposal? n/t

[leftstreet]

6. +1

Public Opinion
UK Vote
Public Opinion
Obama changes mind will seek vote
Public Opinion
Reporter asks Kerry a question
Public Opinion
Putin
Public Opinion

[lamp_shade]

4. What he's really believes is "I did it. The President listened to ME".

IMHO, he's a little too full of himself.

[Scurrilous]

7. LOL