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John Kerry

beachmom

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5. For those who missed it:

Reply to YvonneCa (Original post)

Tue Aug 27, 2013, 11:39 AM

Aug 2013

http://dish.andrewsullivan.com/2013/08/26/kerry-beats-the-war-drums/

I think you all know my views on this topic. I am simply not a humanitarian interventionist, but obviously this is a horrible situation. I just am unsure that Assad's enemies are much better (or would be much better if they had access to the arsenal he has). I also don't think we have much credibility in the region given Iraq (Obama has not been able to repair the damage to our reputation, unfortunately). Tough, tough choice for the President.

Edited to add: Kerry is being attacked for his diplomatic overtures to Assad a few years ago. Look, this is political fair game -- we did it to McCain regarding the nice things he said about Qaddafi in the past. But it strikes me as petty given Assad's recent actions are nothing like how he was before.

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Secretary Kerry to speak LIVE on CSpan1 at 2EDT/11PDT... [View all] YvonneCa Aug 2013 OP

Yep. I was not able to watch, but Mass Aug 2013 #1

I'm worried,too. This is more than about Syria... YvonneCa Aug 2013 #2

I'm concerned what a US intervention will ultimately mean for women's rights in Syria Blaukraut Aug 2013 #3

i worry about women and other minorities also , i know some armenian christians JI7 Aug 2013 #14

Let me add this post for those who have not read it. I think it is excellent Mass Aug 2013 #4

More Atkins here Mass Aug 2013 #20

For those who missed it: beachmom Aug 2013 #5

Hi, beachmom. Thanks for the link... YvonneCa Aug 2013 #6

Mostly his Tweet beachmom Aug 2013 #11

Here is the text of the speech for those who have not read it. Mass Aug 2013 #7

TY n/t politicasista Aug 2013 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Aug 2013 #9

you need to stop taking DU too seriously, the Pres and anyone else should not JI7 Aug 2013 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Aug 2013 #12

there is no reason to speak up for Kerry because nobody is attacking Kerry JI7 Aug 2013 #13

And, don't forget theDeaniacs. LOL wisteria Aug 2013 #15

considering Dean is supporting Hillary for Pres JI7 Aug 2013 #16

Good point karynnj Aug 2013 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Aug 2013 #24

who cares ? idiots on the internet spouting conspiracy theories are not worth a response to JI7 Aug 2013 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Aug 2013 #27

Kerry is not singled out except by a few idiots. Mass Aug 2013 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Aug 2013 #31

SOS Kerry's comments were not just meant for our ears, wisteria Aug 2013 #17

Agreed. Mass Aug 2013 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Aug 2013 #26

Obama said exactly the same thing that Kerry and Biden said. Mass Aug 2013 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Aug 2013 #30

What GD says really does not matter! Mass Aug 2013 #18

I am glad I read this because it makes more sense than anything I've read karynnj Aug 2013 #22

Excellent post. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author politicasista Aug 2013 #32

Atkins once again says it better than I can, so I will leave you with these words. Mass Aug 2013 #33

A final observation politicasista Aug 2013 #34