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another_liberal

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25. Well said.

Reply to Comrade Grumpy (Reply #19)

Sun Aug 25, 2013, 02:00 AM

Aug 2013

Way to cut to the chase.

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Amid domestic opposition, Obama mulls Syria. [View all] another_liberal Aug 2013 OP

We should not meddle in the middle east Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2013 #1

I have to agree. another_liberal Aug 2013 #2

we annihilated thousands of Iraqis and maimed hundreds of thousands Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2013 #5

Not just of late tavalon Aug 2013 #7

Same here. We have no more reason to attack Syria than razorman Aug 2013 #34

They should offer the cash they'd spend paying the MIC..... DeSwiss Aug 2013 #3

Except that the big stockholders of our top weapons-making corporations would never hear of it. another_liberal Aug 2013 #4

Exactly. DeSwiss Aug 2013 #6

only 9% ? dtom67 Aug 2013 #8

I doubt it will fly. another_liberal Aug 2013 #9

Obama - take care of your own citizens. ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #10

Hear! Hear! another_liberal Aug 2013 #11

9 percent in favor - an overestimate for sure. David__77 Aug 2013 #12

If our President caves in and starts a war with Syria and her allies . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #17

Possibly, but both D's and R's in Congress are divided. branford Aug 2013 #27

Obama painted himself into a corner. branford Aug 2013 #13

To me, if he turns his back on it Mr.Bill Aug 2013 #15

You know from my post that I basically agree with you. branford Aug 2013 #16

I just want no body bags Mr.Bill Aug 2013 #18

Ironically, an "inconclusive" investigation of the alleged chemical attack might offer the most hope branford Aug 2013 #21

Our only involvement . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #20

Unfortunately, the refugee issue is also causing many problems. branford Aug 2013 #22

If Jordan or Turkey intervenes in Syria . . . another_liberal Aug 2013 #24

I happen to agree with you, but it really isn't that simple. branford Aug 2013 #28

In Obama's first term, with Hillary Clinton designer, delrem Aug 2013 #14

I'm glad to see there is little public taste for US military action. Comrade Grumpy Aug 2013 #19

I think American distaste for involvement is because we don't like either side in the conflict. branford Aug 2013 #23

The rebels have great PR, but you can only cover up so much. David__77 Aug 2013 #30

Well said. another_liberal Aug 2013 #25

So sad. I keep seeing photos of so many young lives lying wrapped in white sheets. :( tofuandbeer Aug 2013 #26

I agree, but what is the solution? branford Aug 2013 #29

Nostradamus-level prediction here ... Summer Hathaway Aug 2013 #31

The bit so many msm reports leave out: Ghost Dog Aug 2013 #32

Reuters/Ipsos poll figures. dipsydoodle Aug 2013 #33

This is to the point. John2 Aug 2013 #35