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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"I don’t know if we have 67 votes. ... We have 64 or 65 that we are aware of today. There are many
more that are considering this," Corker said.
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/latestnews/2015/04/05/US-Republicans-push-demand-vote-Iran-nuclear-deal
If the Democrats fuck this up, and we end up going to war with Iran, the Democratic party will no longer exist for me.
onecaliberal
(32,882 posts)What the fuck is wrong with people.
still_one
(92,328 posts)problem wasn't the republicans, but within his on party.
It is nothing short of amazing what he has accomplished in his 8 years, and it sure wasn't because of the Congress but in spite of them.
Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)still_one
(92,328 posts)Dont call me Shirley
(10,998 posts)Whitehouse Comments: 202-456-1111
United States Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)still_one
(92,328 posts)PhilosopherKing
(317 posts)Primary sends the proper message.
onecaliberal
(32,882 posts)Calista241
(5,586 posts)The Repubs are trying to take us to war, for the sake of their Obama hatred.
On the other hand, the executive branch has too much power IMO, stemming from the Bush power grab. I would personally like to see a stronger legislature and a weaker executive.
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)But it does seem backwards starting with Bush. Hopefully the next President goes back to basic government 101.
djean111
(14,255 posts)If the legislature we have right now was stronger we would have WWIII.
Looks like Dems are trying to take us to war, too.
Hopefully the other signatories in this agreement count for something.
Orsino
(37,428 posts)...but I can see it from here.
Choose peace, Dems. If you are pretending to want a better deal, don't let that take down the one we just got.
libpride_15
(32 posts)Telling them they're to blame if Iran walks.
Then go to UNSC to remove some sanctions so China, etc. can buy their oil if they comply with the deal.
Including the SWIFT financial system, if possible.
After the fact, the vote either won't happen, be veto-proof, or should be ignored by Obama.
Maybe by then, Iran will realize the Congress is powerless in this.