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U.S. Military Action Against Syria ‘Going to Happen’ Even If Congress Votes Against It...
The Blaze ^ | 31 August, 2013 | Dave Urbanski

Posted on 08/31/2013 9:57:44 PM PDT by Errant

President Obama will carry out military action against Syria even if Congress votes against it, a senior State Department official tells Fox News’ Chief Washington Correspondent James Rosen.

Rosen’s notes concerning the White House’s reported intentions regarding the Syrian crisis were posted on Fox News colleague Greta Van Susteren’s Gretawire site late Saturday afternoon.

Rosen reports that “the president’s decision to seek a congressional debate and vote was a surprise to most if not all of” his national security team members. The state department official who communicated with Rosen added that Obama’s move to seek congressional approval “did not supplant the president’s earlier decision to use force in Syria, only delayed its implementation.”

“That’s going to happen, anyway,” the source told Rosen, which is why Obama’s Rose Garden remarks Saturday included his belief that he possesses the authority to launch strikes even without congressional authorization, Rosen adds.

The White House Saturday sent Congress a draft of a resolution authorizing Obama to use military force against Syria and laying out the administration’s claim that Assad’s regime killed more than 1,000 last week in a chemical weapons attack.

The resolution also says the objective of a U.S. military response would be to “deter, disrupt, prevent and degrade” the regime’s ability to use chemical weapons going forward.

The resolution authorizes Obama to use the military as he determines “necessary and appropriate” to serve that goal. The draft doesn’t lay out a timeline for action but does say only a political settlement can resolve the Syrian crisis.


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To: hapnHal

Hey, whataknow, I finally agree with ol’ Joe on something! ;)


121 posted on 09/01/2013 8:45:46 AM PDT by Errant
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To: All
Paul: '50/50' chance that House will vote down Syria authorization:

http://presspass.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/09/01/20280427-paul-5050-chance-that-house-will-vote-down-syria-authorization

122 posted on 09/01/2013 8:50:24 AM PDT by Errant
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To: Carry_Okie

Great Point!


123 posted on 09/01/2013 8:51:43 AM PDT by Errant
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To: Errant

Just pay no attention to Zero signing that Small Arms Control Treaty.


124 posted on 09/01/2013 8:59:53 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (Islam offers choices: convert, submit, or die.)
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To: Errant

If Congress approves, “0” will smile and carry out his strike. If Congress says no, “0” will scowl and carry out his strike.


125 posted on 09/01/2013 9:17:18 AM PDT by thegrump
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To: Texas Fossil
I am not yet buying the story line about the chemical attack in Syria that his minions are declaring.

Nor am I.

A false flag operation, or even an accident by the 'rebels' is every bit as credible without serious evidence otherwise. Assad had far more to lose by using WMDs than gain. Not so for the other elements who may have figured they'd get free air cover.

126 posted on 09/01/2013 9:18:59 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: Texas Fossil

What is the difference now?

We only go to war when we are NOT attacked.


127 posted on 09/01/2013 9:26:22 AM PDT by Jim Noble (When strong, avoid them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.)
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To: jsanders2001
The AntiChrist has to do what he has to do to jumpstart the Apocalypse...

Strange how well all of this fits. If you know your Bible you all will see this.

128 posted on 09/01/2013 9:27:48 AM PDT by thegrump
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To: dfwgator

He certainly sounds like he knows he has the votes in the Senate.


129 posted on 09/01/2013 9:34:04 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Uncle Miltie: Obama poisoned race relations for a generation. Everything is racial now.)
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To: Jeff Chandler
That's it exactly. The Republicans will cave.

Obama is setting the stage for a long overdue GOP civil war. When the GOP establishment sides with Obama and defeats the overwhelming majority of the country and the party, things are going to get real ugly.

Get ready for anyone who opposes to be smeared.

130 posted on 09/01/2013 10:23:58 AM PDT by Forgotten Amendments (I remember when a President having an "enemies list" was a scandal. Now, they have a kill list.)
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To: dfwgator

“If the Republicans go along with this, it will be the final nail in their coffin as a viable political party.”

You never know. They always seem to come back from the dead. Sort of like vampires.

Keep in mind too tat they’re merely one faction of the same uniparty. Regardless of the gop’s fate, The (uni)Party will continue on.


131 posted on 09/01/2013 12:04:53 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat (Power disintegrates when people withdraw their obedience and support)
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To: Errant

“Screw the Repos... It could be the final nail for all of us!”

True that. The psychopaths sure are trying hard to start WWIII.


132 posted on 09/01/2013 12:05:55 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat (Power disintegrates when people withdraw their obedience and support)
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To: RKBA Democrat

Well even the Globetrotters need the Washington Generals.


133 posted on 09/01/2013 12:06:05 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: edpc

A -Always B-Be C-Closing.

Always Be Closing .....

ALWAYS...BE...CLOSING!


134 posted on 09/01/2013 12:10:22 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat (Power disintegrates when people withdraw their obedience and support)
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To: Republican Wildcat
They should vote against it and make him back up his big mouth. Make the little dictator defy 90% of the country and congress.
135 posted on 09/01/2013 12:32:34 PM PDT by peeps36 (I'm Not A Racist, I Hate Douchebags f All Colors)
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To: Errant
The resolution also says the objective of a U.S. military response would be to “deter, disrupt, prevent and degrade” the regime’s ability to use chemical weapons going forward.

So, we're going to attack a Middle Eastern country to eradicate its WMDs. Hmmm, where have I heard that before?

The irony of obama allowing himself to be compared to the "despised" GWB is delicious.

136 posted on 09/01/2013 12:38:46 PM PDT by matt1234 (The NRA: Redefining "Too big to fail.")
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To: HomeAtLast

But Obama wants to do it. He has an itchy trigger finger.


137 posted on 09/01/2013 2:13:48 PM PDT by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: HomeAtLast

Obama intends to do that kind of harm to us.


138 posted on 09/01/2013 2:14:17 PM PDT by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: dfwgator

“Well even the Globetrotters need the Washington Generals.”

Yup. And Stanley needed Oliver. And Shemp needed Moe.


139 posted on 09/01/2013 2:57:56 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat (Power disintegrates when people withdraw their obedience and support)
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To: Jim Noble

We only go to war to save a ComDem POLs butt by wagging the dog.


140 posted on 09/01/2013 3:53:53 PM PDT by Texas Fossil
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