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Showing Original Post only (View all)Obama to seek Congress vote on Syria military action [View all]
Source: BBC
President Barack Obama says the US should take military action against Syria and he will seek congressional authorisation for intervention.
The US says the Syrian government carried out chemical weapons attacks on 21 August in which 1,429 people died.
Mr Obama said the operation would be limited in duration and strong to deter future chemical attacks. Congress is due to re-open on 9 September.
The Syrian government denies it was behind the attacks and blames rebels.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23916752
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You left out Rand's personhood and RTW bill. I think a red state outlawed talking about labor...
freshwest
Aug 2013
#72
It takes majorities in both the House and Senate to approve a resolution.
former9thward
Aug 2013
#71
I can understand that very well. Thank you for the reply. Enjoy your garden. Bye. n/t
xocet
Sep 2013
#87
Here's another theory. If the GOP thinks that an attack on Syria will backfire on Obama, then
totodeinhere
Aug 2013
#25
I am willing to wager. So far my scenario looks right: 199 against and 49 for War in the House
andym
Sep 2013
#92
I think they will give him authority to do what he thinks necessary, just like bush.
Hoyt
Aug 2013
#30
they will give the authority bec most members of congress receive BIG BUCK$ from the people
ellenrr
Aug 2013
#69
Very smart move. Not only did he just make sure Congressmen's votes are on the record, but he's
jenmito
Aug 2013
#40
It will not be a confrontation, it could be an annihilation .... of this murderous regime
MindMover
Aug 2013
#45
The conversation is continuing and lms was and still is an option ... however
MindMover
Aug 2013
#61
If impeachment was the goal, there was already use of Military Force without compliance (with the
24601
Sep 2013
#88
Once again Obama makes the CORRECT decision, but I'm sure the right and DUers will still...
George II
Aug 2013
#49
No idea, but maybe this will make M$M dump Cheney and the rest of media war brigade.
freshwest
Aug 2013
#73
Congrats Mr. Obama. You've found America's EXIT STRATEGY FROM SYRIAN CRISIS!
HereSince1628
Aug 2013
#74
Had Obama not sought Congress approval,wingnuts would be drawing up the impeachment papers
AKing
Aug 2013
#75
yeah real smart. smart move to involve the US in a war even the generals don't want
ellenrr
Sep 2013
#91