Posted by AzBlueMeanie:
President Obama announced today that as commander-in-chief, he has decided that the U.S. should take military action against Syria for the use of chemical weapons against its civilian population in violation of the international Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). (Syria is one of only seven countries that have not signed the CWC). The President will seek congressional authorization for use of force in Syria. Statement by the President on Syria:
In a world with many dangers, this menace must be confronted.
Now, after careful deliberation, I have decided that the United
States should take military action against Syrian regime targets. This
would not be an open-ended intervention. We would not put boots on the
ground. Instead, our action would be designed to be limited in duration
and scope. But I'm confident we can hold the Assad regime accountable
for their use of chemical weapons, deter this kind of behavior, and
degrade their capacity to carry it out.
Our military has positioned assets in the region. The Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs has informed me that we are prepared to strike whenever
we choose. Moreover, the Chairman has indicated to me that our
capacity to execute this mission is not time-sensitive; it will be
effective tomorrow, or next week, or one month from now. And I'm
prepared to give that order.
But having made my decision as Commander-in-Chief based on what I am
convinced is our national security interests, I'm also mindful that I'm
the President of the world's oldest constitutional democracy. I've long
believed that our power is rooted not just in our military might, but
in our example as a government of the people, by the people, and for the
people. And that’s why I've made a second decision: I will seek
authorization for the use of force from the American people's
representatives in Congress.
Over the last several days, we've heard from members of Congress who
want their voices to be heard. I absolutely agree. So this morning, I
spoke with all four congressional leaders, and they've agreed to
schedule a debate and then a vote as soon as Congress comes back into
session.
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Benghazi is spelled IOKIYAR
Crossposted from DemocraticDiva.com
To be a liberal in America is to be acutely aware of the gaping double standard that exists with regard to the expectations placed on you versus those put on conservatives. The disparity is so enormous that I doubt even the most dimwitted “both sides do it!” centrist pundits can deny it to themselves. Liberals are expected to argue politely and rationally, have our facts perfectly in order, and maintain a calm and pleasant demeanor at all times no matter what mendacious, hateful nonsense the other side is flinging at us. No concomitant expectation exists for conservatives. They are free to behave as poorly as they want and take whatever liberties with the truth they’d like, knowing that “both sides” will be blamed, which lets conservatives escape accountability and encourages them to see how much farther they can push the envelope.
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Feb 4, 2014 4:43:27 PM | Commentary, Conspiracy Theory, Donna Gratehouse, International, IOKIYAR, Media, Military, President, Scandals, War