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spooky3

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19. Why aren't we going to the UN?

Sat Aug 31, 2013, 12:01 PM

Aug 2013

Isn't the point of the UN to determine what multiple world leaders believe should be done when civil wars or aggression occur?

Yes, I get that Russia, china, and others may block actions for various reasons, but there is much to be lost if we insist on bring the sole "cop" and to decide arbitrarily when acting on one wrongdoing but not on another is warranted.

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Thank You Mr. Grayson [View all] malaise Aug 2013 OP

I'll thank him but I'll also thank Rep. Welch who was aganst it well before cali Aug 2013 #1

Welsh is a good guy malaise Aug 2013 #2

K&R Myrina Aug 2013 #3

K&R DeSwiss Aug 2013 #4

K & R ~ nt 99th_Monkey Aug 2013 #5

Mr. Constitutional Scholar blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #6

Agreed. calimary Aug 2013 #7

What this Syria buildup is showing delrem Aug 2013 #8

Guy sounds like some kind of Democrat LearningCurve Aug 2013 #9

k&r thanks for posting. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #10

Was he briefed yesterday by the White House about Syria? KittyWampus Aug 2013 #11

Briefing won't make it legal malaise Aug 2013 #14

yes, but it would answer to claims intelligence is bogus. If you don't know the answer just say so. KittyWampus Aug 2013 #18

So says Putin malaise Aug 2013 #20

K&R. woo me with science Aug 2013 #12

Hear, hear! Little Star Aug 2013 #13

Damn pesky Democrat... 99Forever Aug 2013 #15

Obama will seek Congressional authorization malaise Aug 2013 #21

I truly hope you are correct. 99Forever Aug 2013 #22

big k and r nashville_brook Aug 2013 #16

Looks like the worshippers are going to have a tough time keeping this one under the bus. n/t L0oniX Aug 2013 #17

Why aren't we going to the UN? spooky3 Aug 2013 #19