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In reply to the discussion: For supporters of military action against Syria. [View all]pampango
(24,692 posts)41. The message is coming from Obama/Biden rather than Bush/Cheney. I see a difference.
Bush/Cheney would have been bombing, if not invading, Syria long ago. For the 2 1/2 years since the Syrian uprising began Obama/Biden have shown restraint, diplomacy and the sense that military measures are a last resort, not a first. I see a difference.
Obama/Biden are convinced that Assad launched the chemical attack. Bush/Cheney would have ordered the intelligence services to find "evidence" of Assad's guilt and would have ignored any evidence that did not suit their policy of military force. I see a difference.
Bush/Cheney openly declared that regime chance was its reason for invading in Iraq. Obama/Biden have declared that punishment for using chemical weapons is the reason for any US air attack in Syria. I see a difference.
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This is true, but almost no one here supported Iraq war unless the UN approved.
David__77
Aug 2013
#39
Since I am ambivalent, I'd probably be in same position. However, Republicans are prone to unwise
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#7
I generally can support a limited military intervention here and there
Proud Liberal Dem
Aug 2013
#26
I think it's reasonable to say you would be more supportive under Obama
Puzzledtraveller
Aug 2013
#34
If Bush/Cheney/McCain were in the White House, the US would have attacked long ago.
pampango
Aug 2013
#27
The message is coming from Obama/Biden rather than Bush/Cheney. I see a difference.
pampango
Aug 2013
#41
Good with that 20-20 vision maybe you could do a commercial for Lens Crafters n/t
HangOnKids
Aug 2013
#42