Who would you most trust to make a decision on Syria?

[MannyGoldstein]

Of these choices...

9 votes, 4 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	Barack Obama
	3 (33%)
	Hillary Clinton
	0 (0%)
	Bernie Sanders
	6 (67%)
	Elizabeth Warren
	0 (0%)
	McCain and Graham
	0 (0%)
	4 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[Cali_Democrat]

1. LOL

[DURHAM D]

2. Suleiman the Magnificent

[Art_from_Ark]

31. If you want Suleiman's advice,

you'll have to use a Ouija board

[Tx4obama]

3. Elizabeth Warren has absolutely NO foreign policy background or experience.

Warren is great on financial issues - but come on folks let's get serious here.

Full BIO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_warren

Warren Committee Assignments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_warren#Committee_assignments

And btw, looking at the committees she is on it looks like she is NOT loading up her resume` for a run in 2016.

[MannyGoldstein]

18. So. Look at all the folks with "foreign policy experience" who

voted for the Iraq War.

Do you think that was a good decision on their part? Remember, most Democrats - primarily the lower-profile ones who were less versed in the subtleties of foreign policy - voted against going to war.

[Barack_America]

4. Other: Carl Levin

My senator for as long as I can remember.

[LukeFL]

5. I fully trust my president. I know he

Is not a liar and thinks decisions such as this through. I would also love to hear what senator Al Franken thinks. I have great respect for him as well.

Does anyone know where he stands in this particular issue?

[Warpy]

6. No one in that inside the Beltway bubble, sorry

Once they get sucked in, they're so propagandized by the MIC that they no longer know which direction is up.

[David__77]

7. Barbara Lee.

She still speaks for me! Since 2001.

[Art_from_Ark]

8. The Dalai Lama

[NaturalHigh]

9. Whoever has the common sense to avoid another war.

Right now, I'm very skeptical of what our president is planning.

[mazzarro]

35. +100% -- n/t

[Arctic Dave]

10. LOL

Hillary is neck and neck with McGramps.

[nadinbrzezinski]

11. No DC politician...

who lives in the bubble of course.

[Dems to Win]

12. Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Voted correctly on Afghanistan, Patriot Act, Iraq. The only one to do so.

Our wisest, most prescient voice in public life.

[HooptieWagon]

13. Bob Graham

The only Senator to read the entire, unredacted report on Iraq's WMDs...and determined it was total BULLSHIT. He was begging the other Senators to read the full report. Only 2 others did. Those 3 were the only "No" votes on Iraq War.

And BTW, Bob Graham has read all the classified information inre Saudi Arabia and 9/11. He says of we knew the truth, we'd be outraged.

[Hekate]

37. That is a compelling recommendation -- in fact the only one in this thread

But under the circs, I'm still clicking on Obama. Good luck to us all -- a bumpy road ahead.

[scarletwoman]

14. Your poll should have included "Other (please explain)".

I categorically distrust anyone who's inside the Beltway, period.

If "Other" had been in your poll, I would have voted for that, and put forth John Pilger as my first choice, with Juan Cole or Josh Landis as further possibilities.

[joshcryer]

15. If Warren votes to strike, what will you do Manny?

WHAT WILL YOU DO?!?!

[MannyGoldstein]

17. I'll probably agree with her

I'm on record favoring a strike if the UN asessment shows that the Syrian government used chemical weapons. As long as it's a well-considered strike.

[joshcryer]

19. Fascinating.

You are one interesting fellow.

(A strike would only be a pretext for Assad to crank up his crackdowns, which is what Israel and the US ultimately want in the end.)

[MannyGoldstein]

20. He needs an excuse to crank up his crackdowns?

I think he's already doing all he can.

The ban on gas is a good one, and the only thing bullies understand is a 2x4 to the head.

[joshcryer]

26. Yes.

Assad as shown restraint so far, as much as it disgusts me to say it. Hell I think in their twisted minds the early morning attack was justified by the idea that the children and elderly wouldn't wake up and would go quietly in their sleep.

I have 100% certainty that if there is a strike Assad will respond with so much force against the rebel and civilian population that it will make the world stand back in shock. And the fucked up part about it is that Obama will then be tasked to deal with the ensuing situation. Russia is fully prepared for this outcome because of the War in Chechnya so they know how to deal with mass casualties from a PR perspective. They'll back Syria no matter what.

And all the blame will be on Obama / the US for doing the strike to begin with.

[ProSense]

42. Elizabeth Warren

"I'm on record favoring a strike if the UN asessment shows that the Syrian government used chemical weapons."

...already stated that the Assad government is responsible. Do you agree?

[MannyGoldstein]

43. I *tend* to agree

But I think it's prudent to wait for the UN report. Our own government has a history of intentional and unintentional misinformation, don't you agree? I'd hate to find out that we acted based on the the "least-untruthful" information the White House could share.

[snappyturtle]

16. I wonder what Senator Ted Kennedy would say....if only. nt

[Lasher]

21. Nobody.

I don't trust anybody to make that decision for me. I know what I want it should be.

[grahamhgreen]

22. How bout the freaking AMERICAN PEOPLE!!! 90% AGAINST

[hrmjustin]

23. I love them all. But I trust the President even though I disagree with him on this.

[SidDithers]

24. You, Manny...

you're the only one qualified to make a decision like that.

Sid

[MannyGoldstein]

25. Welcome to the dark side

Enjoy your stay.

You'll be receiving your Manny Minion packet shortly.

[Tx4obama]

27. Bernie Sanders - Statement on Syria

Sanders Statement on Syria

August 31, 2013

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 – Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement today after President Barack Obama announced that he will ask Congress to authorize military strikes against Syria:

“The use of chemical weapons by the Assad dictatorship is inhumane and a violation of international law. However, at this point in time, I need to hear more from the president as to why he believes it is in the best interests of the United States to intervene in Syria's bloody and complicated civil war. I look forward to the Senate debate that will be taking place in the very near future.”

http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/news/?id=2e6dce9f-dbfe-41ed-ba57-dfbf823f92b8

[Tx4obama]

28. Elizabeth Warren - Statement on Syria BEFORE the August gassing deaths

July 08, 2012

WARREN: The ongoing killing of civilians in Syria is a terrible tragedy, and Assad has got to go. The unfolding question is how to accomplish those goals. The President is right to try to work with others in the region and in the international community to influence Syria. Because assistance can have complex and unintended consequences, we should not act unless we are confident that we can do more good than harm and that we have a clear plan and achievable goals.

http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/07/sen_scott_brown_and_elizabeth_13.html

[Tx4obama]

38. Update: The 'newest' Warren comments

Elizabeth Warren: Obama Request For Congressional Approval On Syria 'Appropriate'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said "it's appropriate" for President Barack Obama to seek approval from Congress before taking military action in Syria.

"It's appropriate that he ask for that," Warren said at the annual Central Massachusetts AFL-CIO Labor Day breakfast, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

"What the Assad regime did is reprehensible, but we have to consider what's in America's best interest," Warren said.

-snip-

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/02/elizabeth-warren-obama-syria_n_3856706.html

[Tx4obama]

29. Alan Grayson - Comments regarding Syria

Here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251322031

[treestar]

30. Democrats do not normally pit Democrats against each other

I am sure they would all do a good job as President. And we know which one is actually President.

[MannyGoldstein]

32. I'm a little confused by your comment

First off, we have primaries aevery once in a while... Un-Democratic?

Second, it's a question, not a "pitting". I'm curious.

[treestar]

39. You aren't confused at all

There is no primary now.

[MannyGoldstein]

44. No, not any more.

Now I'm certain of your intention.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

33. Daniel Ellsberg who's had experience in exposing the lies of warmongering politicians.

[RZM]

34. That R&B singer, Gerald Levant n/t

[Alamuti Lotus]

36. You should combine the entries for Obama and McCain/Graham, since they're teaming up now

[LWolf]

40. Other: The UN. nt

[Little Star]

41. The day I hear Jimmy Carter, Bernie Sanders or Alan Grayson say...

a war is necessary, then I might listen.