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Barack Obama

Kath1

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5. Thank you, madamesilverspurs, for putting this situation in the proper context.

Reply to madamesilverspurs (Original post)

Fri Aug 30, 2013, 10:59 PM

Aug 2013

It amazes me that many of the same people who totally supported Bush's "pre-emptive" wars based on lies are now criticizing Obama as a warmonger before a shot has been fired. And others who deplored the Bush approach are rushing to condemn him although his record is one of peace. Damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.

I was about 20 at the time of the failed hostage rescue and was sickened by the criticism of President Carter.

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The more things change. . . [View all] madamesilverspurs Aug 2013 OP

Errors in judgement.... demsin06 Aug 2013 #1

"Relentlessly vicious" -- I believe you are right Hekate Aug 2013 #2

Thanks madame! Cha Aug 2013 #3

Thank you MSS! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #4

Thank you, madamesilverspurs, for putting this situation in the proper context. Kath1 Aug 2013 #5

I don't see how attempting to save American hostages can be compared to bombing a country Snake Plissken Aug 2013 #6

You've wandered into the Cha Sep 2013 #8

Great OP as always. Sorry I'm late catching up. IrishAyes Sep 2013 #7