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Aerows

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14. That's the ONLY thing I could call it
Sat Sep 14, 2013, 06:08 PM
Sep 2013

however I think even calling it that is charitable.

Kerry also made the same claim about Chuck Hagel, who voted for invasion Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #1
It's gargle-wargle CYA by Kerry. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2013 #2
Kerry did oppose the decision, ProSense Sep 2013 #3
There you go... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #4
You have an elastic definition of fact. rug Sep 2013 #6
Not so much... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #15
he was looking at the facts but voted anyway. anyone who allowed this atrocity roguevalley Sep 2013 #30
The facts came out AFTER... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #31
It's convenient to ignore that Bush lied in order to attack Kerry. ProSense Sep 2013 #35
^This... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #36
Why isn't Kerry center stage of a Bush prosecution process? n/t PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #40
no he isn't evil incarnate. how is it when someone questions a roguevalley Sep 2013 #49
You knew it was bullshit, I knew it was bullshit, plenty of Americans LuvNewcastle Sep 2013 #38
"The IWR was not a vote to attack Iraq"? rug Sep 2013 #5
It wasn't a declaration of war, ProSense Sep 2013 #7
It was a joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq. rug Sep 2013 #8
incredible, isn't it. KG Sep 2013 #10
Sadly, no. rug Sep 2013 #13
What do you call it if it isn't Aerows Sep 2013 #11
Well, ProSense Sep 2013 #27
Be careful, everyone. Watch your footing Vanje Sep 2013 #29
So, if Bush lied? PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #34
The U.S. Congress has not formally declared war since 1942. former9thward Sep 2013 #57
If an authorization to use military force Aerows Sep 2013 #9
revisionism? KG Sep 2013 #12
That's the ONLY thing I could call it Aerows Sep 2013 #14
Quick question Aerows Sep 2013 #16
AUMF... YvonneCa Sep 2013 #21
No, that was for Afghanistan, passed September 14, 2011. rug Sep 2013 #23
I am trying to figure out how this is relevant to anything The Straight Story Sep 2013 #17
The relevance, as pointed out in the OP, is that AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2013 #18
Ok...and that means what exactly? The Straight Story Sep 2013 #20
This is the danger of AUMF style resolutions as opposed to straight up War! declarations kenny blankenship Sep 2013 #19
John Kerry wants to have it both ways. bvar22 Sep 2013 #22
Senators Boxer and Durbin voted against the IWR, but voted for the Syria resolution: ProSense Sep 2013 #25
We stand passively mute. Thank you Senator Byrd. Autumn Sep 2013 #26
But Senator Byrd was a racist who voted against the Civil Rights Act... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #32
If you chose to think I stand with a racist Senator Byrd, please do so. Autumn Sep 2013 #37
So a racist who voted against the Civil Rights Act can change... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #39
I don't believe Senator Byrd ever denied voting against the Civil Rights Act. Autumn Sep 2013 #42
Kerry never denied voting for the IWR... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #43
He voted for the IWR, Iraq War Resolution. Autumn Sep 2013 #45
And Robert Byrd doesn't like black people... Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2013 #47
Do as you will. Autumn Sep 2013 #48
Excellent rebuttal, bvar2 Carolina Sep 2013 #28
Those who voted No should be lauded. And special note that the single Republican who Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #53
He may as well have said that he still can have erections.... MrMickeysMom Sep 2013 #24
Yo OP where you go? snooper2 Sep 2013 #33
Sure! Factcheck.org says Kerry is revising history Stupefacto Sep 2013 #44
Congrats on 18 posts! snooper2 Sep 2013 #58
Why are you trying to trash the SOS at this point? treestar Sep 2013 #41
A politician that takes on a new function is free to rewrite his voting history? Celefin Sep 2013 #51
It's worse, he was not asked, he offered up this misinformation in service to himself Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #54
Kerry obviously can do it treestar Sep 2013 #56
Hmmm ...where have I heard this kind of shit before ...Oh yeah ...I was for it before I was... L0oniX Sep 2013 #46
Intellectually bankrupt. All he had to do was vote against as his betters did cali Sep 2013 #50
You mean ProSense Sep 2013 #55
If Kerry relies on his position on the Iraq war LiberalAndProud Sep 2013 #52
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