Barack Obama

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26. I'm glad he was able to act like a big enough bastard

Tue Sep 10, 2013, 06:48 PM

Sep 2013

to put the fear into Assad even if he was scaring the hell out of me at the same time.

I was hoping the Russians were working overtime to prevent war. Nobody with any sense at all wants war and it doesn't matter how limited it is, it always sets the stage for the next war.

So yes, I give props to Obama for carrying that big stick. It made Putin's carrot look a lot tastier.

And I have no doubt that he'd have used it if Congress could be brought around to vote for using it.

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I'm cracking up here. But I'm honored, too. [View all] NYC_SKP Sep 2013 OP

i really would think everyone on du would cheer. imagine my surprise to see the vehemence ugliness seabeyond Sep 2013 #1

This is one of those times when what I read hear and what I hear on the Sean Hannity show. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #3

silly me. years ago i learned ot step back and allow things to play out without a strong position, seabeyond Sep 2013 #8

I think you're absolutely right. Sanddog42 Sep 2013 #38

One of the primal defining traits of the authoritaran personality Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #40

Ding, ding, ding, ding, DING! A winner! longship Sep 2013 #42

More people should do this bpositive Sep 2013 #52

One of the reasons I like the president ismnotwasm Sep 2013 #55

Good point, ismnotwasm.. Cha Sep 2013 #56

That is where I am Peacetrain Sep 2013 #35

They can't stand being wrong mcar Sep 2013 #16

i do nto think they were necessarily wrong, not seeing bombing as a good idea. i think they had a seabeyond Sep 2013 #18

Mostly I just see people being cautiously happy Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #21

Seabeyond, what a nice thing to say. DevonRex Sep 2013 #22

yes exactly rbrnmw Sep 2013 #54

good to see you around grantcart Sep 2013 #46

The more they howl the more I know President O is doing good madokie Sep 2013 #2

I'm glad we all have a sensible contingent of calm rational supporters of the president. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #4

I am happy and Honored madokie Sep 2013 #39

+1 000 000 000 kestrel91316 Sep 2013 #45

Welcome madokie, sheshe2 Sep 2013 #50

Thank you madokie Sep 2013 #53

hey madokie. welcome to hosting. :) Whisp Sep 2013 #6

they got nuttin' IrishAyes Sep 2013 #47

Welcome aboard! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #9

Welcome to the BOG, madokie~ Cha Sep 2013 #12

Peace warrprayer Sep 2013 #5

LOL... NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #10

For some reason all I can think about is that awful thread about Kerry and botox. tridim Sep 2013 #7

I think the past three months or so (since Snowden) has been a horror for many in here. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2013 #25

You have a strong stomach, SKP! It was the same ol shit when PBO Cha Sep 2013 #11

Check it out. I'm cracking up because I was plagiarized today by William Rivers Pitt! NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #13

Congratulations! In_The_Wind Sep 2013 #17

Meta is back indeed! Cha Sep 2013 #19

It's been back for a long time! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #33

Yeah, I've even seen bumper stickers IrishAyes Sep 2013 #48

They don't act without the intelligence gathering Cha Sep 2013 #51

You're very cryptic today! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #14

LOL! NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #24

This may be a first... greatauntoftriplets Sep 2013 #28

Here's another one! michigandem58 Sep 2013 #15

I absolutely love love love Cha Sep 2013 #20

Oh hell! JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #32

.. Cha Sep 2013 #37

Since everything the POTUS does is serious stuff, it's hard to laugh at anything. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2013 #23

I'm glad he was able to act like a big enough bastard Warpy Sep 2013 #26

I think Obama looked that murderer in the eye and scared him plenty.. mountain grammy Sep 2013 #36

Great post IrishAyes Sep 2013 #49

Is that thread BainsBane Sep 2013 #27

Thank you Mr President! Cryptoad Sep 2013 #29

I've been nervous all day, but have a good feeling about tonight's speech. Frustratedlady Sep 2013 #30

I remember when the DU was very informative Iliyah Sep 2013 #31

Saying President Obama is fucked up and inept is meaningless... Beartracks Sep 2013 #34

I've noticed that MOST of the anti's ramblings about today's Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #41

A sort of figured he'd parlay this into a win for peace and a win for him. kestrel91316 Sep 2013 #43

He's as smart as shrub was stupid, and as good and shrub was evil. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #44