Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Says Beheadings Do Not Justify Strikes

nbcdfw.com ^ | September 11, 2014 | Tim Livingston

[Tailgunner Joe]

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Dallas) argued the beheading of two American journalists by ISIS does not justify U.S. airstrikes into Syria Thursday.

During an interview on Capitol Hill, Johnson said the slayings of James Foley and Steven Sotloff should not lead to bombing ISIS forces in Syria.

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans wherever they are. But Americans also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson.

The Dallas Democrat also said President Obama does not need Congressional authority to escalate the fight against ISIS.

[jetson]

Liberalism is a mental disorder.

[kitchen]

... the beheading of two American journalists by ISIS does not justify U.S. airstrikes ...

Especially a couple honkies. I wonder what her position would be it had been Reverend Al and Juan Williams.

[RedHeeler]

So, gained ground- at the expense of US Military blood, means nothing? The question is actually about two journalists? Seems trivial, in both aspects.

[Roman_War_Criminal]

“The Dallas Democrat also said President Obama does not need Congressional authority to escalate the fight against ISIS”

Only when you demonrats are in charge eh shorty?

I remember the squealing you folks did when Bush 43 did it. No two way street here though.

[RetiredTexasVet]

OK, maybe not two, but how about say three or three and a half. What is your bottom line number before you become mildly outraged?

[lonestar]

She lost her head years ago!

[FlingWingFlyer]

I guess it depends on whose head is getting beheaded, right Eddie? Just another typical white person, huh?

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Is she related to the Congresscritter from, I believe, Georgia, that thought Guam might tip over? It was Hank Johnson. Two peas in a pod....

[headstamp 2]

“U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans wherever they are. But Americans also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson. “

Now lets get on with amnesty and increased spending on welfare.

[RansomOttawa]

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans wherever they are. But Americans also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson.

Sounds like victim-blaming to me. How about instead of telling journalists where to go, we tell terrorists not to terrorize? Can we expect the journalists' version of "SlutWalk" marches soon?

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

RFe “She lost her head years ago”.

Anyone look up her ample butt? Get a searchlight and a tow-truck. You’re gonna need them.

[trebb]

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans wherever they are. But Americans also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson.

I wonder if he realizes that, as a leftist, he just said what can be equated to: "U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans women from being raped wherever they are. But Americans those women also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson."

IOW, he's using the same type argument that his side calls barbaric and an attack on women in order to protect terrorists.