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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Accidental Diplomacy? Kerry now claims credit for Syria weapons proposal





OK...My head is spinning.

 Assuming we didn't know this already... Assad and Putin have now proven they are hardcore liars.

But you got to give the devil his due. In a brilliant strategic move Russia has now taken control of the situation. They even provided Barry with a way out from his red line rhetoric. It wasn’t long ago both Assad and Putin vehemently denied Syria was using chemical weapons. Now they are going turn over the very weapons they supposedly never had!

Pure and simple Putin outfoxed Barry, then took the ball and ran with it making us look like inept fools in the process. Putin with years in the game ran circles around him and Barry's lack of experience is clearly visible... but what can you expect from the former community organizer? Since they now admit Assad has chemical weapons (Russia probably sold it to him estimates are in the 1000 tons range) are we naive enough to believe they are going to turn ALL of them over? BTW...How are we going to verify this without boots on the ground? What’s the next step for Barry when Assad uses them again?


Can't wait to hear Barry spin this tonight putting himself in a favorable light.

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Secretary of State John Kerry's seemingly casual proposal for the Assad regime to turn over its chemical weapons has within 24 hours become the de facto policy of the Obama administration, and is now being heralded by Kerry as the "ideal way" to defuse the stand-off between the United States and Syria. 

But a look at the administration's statements shows that the plan has undergone an incredible evolution. 

Just one day ago, Kerry mentioned the idea in response to a question about what Bashar Assad could do to avert an attack 

"He could turn over every single bit of his chemical weapons to the international community in the next week," Kerry said. He then immediately splashed water on the notion: "But he isn't about to do it, and it can't be done, obviously." 

His aides swiftly set about to walking the remark back, describing Kerry's comment as merely a "rhetorical argument." 

Yet on Tuesday morning -- after the Russians had co-opted the idea and formally presented it to the Syrian government -- Kerry was claiming full credit for the plan during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. 





"Yesterday, we challenged the regime to turn (its chemical weapons) over to the secure control of the international community so that they can be destroyed," Kerry said. 

He added, "Nothing focuses the mind like the prospect of a hanging," claiming the "credible threat" of military action is what brought the Assad regime to its knees. 

Several U.S. officials echoed Kerry on that point, claiming Assad would not be willing to negotiate if it weren't for the imminent threat of a U.S. missile strike. 

But the notion that Kerry had deliberately opened the door to the chemical weapons turn-over plan raised doubts. 

"We still don't know exactly how this plan came about," Fox News contributor Byron York said. 

Whatever the origin of the plan, it was taking off on Tuesday even as Kerry and others pressed Congress to continue debating a resolution authorizing military force, and even as President Obama prepared to address the nation Tuesday night. 

After the Russian government proposed having the Assad regime turn over its chemical weapons, the Syrian foreign minister said his government would accept the plan. 

U.S. officials continue to voice doubts about the idea, but are opening the door to pursuing the "diplomatic track." 

"We're waiting for that proposal, but we're not waiting for long," Kerry said Tuesday. 

He said Obama would take a "hard look" at the plan. 

"It has to be swift. It has to be real. It has to be verifiable," Kerry said. 

The deliberation comes as Congress considers a resolution to authorize the use of force. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid postponed a test vote originally expected for Wednesday, but Congress could still consider it later in the week. 

Kerry urged lawmakers to keep debating, claiming that Washington needs to keep the pressure on Syria while the new proposal is considered.







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Mr Flip-Flop issues ultimatum to al-Assad



Update: 

Who saw this coming? Before this story went to press an unbelievable turn of events. If this administration owned a website it would be Stumbleupon. Assad who has proclaimed all along he didn't use chemical weapons now admits he has them and will turn them over to Russia to avert war. This is too funny. Kerry makes an asinine comment and they stumble into this? There's more to this story then meets the eye... rest assured.



Is the war over?
Maybe not.


Secretary of State John Kerry executed a 180-degree turn in comments to the London media, suggesting President Obama's 'red line' on the use of chemical weapons could now be erased if Assad gives them up.







Kerry had announced in London that the Obama administration would not launch a military strike against Syria if dictator Bashar al-Assad were to 'turn over every single bit of his chemical weapons to the international community in the next week.'


'He isn't about to do it,' Kerry quickly predicted, 'and it can't be done, obviously.'

The secretary of state issued his 'ultimatum' on the latest leg of a European tour seeking support for intervention. At the same time he said that if any strikes did take place they would be 'unbelievably small.'

The State Department muddied the waters after Kerry's remarks, confirming in a statement that he was merely making a rhetorical argument and didn't seriously expect Assad to relinquish his chemical weapons.



Can you understand this thought process?






Another case in point is my concern over Kerry. When Bush had videos of Saddam gassing the Kurds Dem’s weren’t convinced. Now we’re supposed to jump because of Kerry’s “proof” of chemical weapons. Remember when we were downgraded from the triple AAA credit rating to a double AA by S&P? The first thing out of Kerry's mouth was "it's a Teaparty downgrade"  even though it was the then Senator Kerry and his colleagues that began ratcheting up the enormous debt. The Teaparty never spent a penny of taxpayer money or contributed to the national debt in any way yet he tried to sluff off the blame on them. 

So I should believe him now?

The fact of the matter is I do...warily. I believe Assad used chemical weapons not the so-called rebels. But I have no way to back that up 100%. To me this really isn't the issue. The matter in question is distinguishing friend from foe. 

We have no clear cut resolute solution to the Syrian dilemma. 

Barry's calling for "a shot across the bow" while Kerry maintains, "any strikes that take place would be unbelievably small."

Seems like a lukewarm, half-assed, approach to me.



Then this:

It wasn’t too long ago a video was discovered showing a Syrian rebel chopping off a Priest’s head with a sword.

Beck followed with another video where a rebel gutted his enemy and ate his heart and liver.

 The NYT’s came up with this picture recently of Syrian rebels reminiscent of the Nazi treatment of Jews during WW ll.


And we’re taking the side of these people?

Lets face it. Assad, and especially his wife, are scum. His entire family could be wiped out tomorrow and I could care less. But is it possible some new regime in Syria could be worse then Assad?  Certainly looks like it from what I've seen.


From the Daily Beast of all places:


‘These images ought to be a wakeup call for those who think Syria is headed for a better future under the rebels.’







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Monday, September 9, 2013

Going from "What difference does it make" to General George S. Patton


Where was this same fiery rhetoric when 4 Americans were killed in Benghazi? Why have reporters in the media been able to find the culprits but our government has held no one accountable except a guy who shot a meaningless video? Weren't we told by Barry and Clinton they were going to get to the bottom of it?

Well... we're still waiting!

I wonder what the mother's of Chis Stevens, Sean Smith and the two security officers who were former Navy Seals, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty all of whom were killed in Benghazi thought after hearing Hillary's new bravado  over Syria? 

What an absolute diametric change.


Proof everything is about politics


Keep in mind nothing happened in Benghazi that was inhuman.

How anyone, no matter what your political stance, can believe the crap coming out of her mouth is beyond me!


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(Evidently when 4 Americans are killed it demands no response)









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Syria...through Barry’s eyes








I never kept any promise I ever made except one (fundamentally changing America) and I'm not about to start now. Yeah sure I spoke with a lot of bravado about Syria crossing the red line the game changer the use of chemical weapons but how in the hell was I supposed to know they would actually use them? I tried to bluff my way out of it at the G-20 in St. Petersburg,  you know, when I said I didn't set the red line the world did... and my creditability was not on the line but America and the Congress was. That's just me...my MO. After all, blaming anyone or anything when something goes wrong is what I'm noted for. Remember when I blamed Benghazi on that stupid video and most of you fell for it?

Well...this time it really was a video!


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 Yeah I said it,then denied it, spinning my way out at the G-20. How do I get away with it you say? The MSM mission is to keep me happy not to mention I'm the first black president, if you challenge me, I'll pull out the race card. Think it doesn't work? Remember when I adopted Trayvon?




Well... the more I thought and stewed about Syria I came down with a case of cold feet. I listened to some of my subordinates and advisors who I rely on for direction, mostly Val she was born in Iran, and they stipulated I put it before Congress and I'm sure glad I did because this could turn out to be a win/win for me. Secretly, I really don't have the stomach let alone the balls to attack Syria. So the way we have it figured we'll put it before Congress keeping our fingers crossed they vote no, if they do I'll act disappointed, outraged, just like I did over the IRS scandal. Remember that? No one ever bothered to follow up. In fact, later on I began calling it a phony scandal! Then I'll blame the whole mess I created on that damn "do nothing" Congress, call a press conference with my mistress (the MSM) and claim to the American people... The altruistic humanitarian rooted in me is held at bay because my hands are tied. 


I'll come out smelling like a rose. 
I always do.

PS: Have you noticed since I put Syria in the spotlight nobody's talking about the IRS, NSA, and DOJ wiretapping scandals?

God I love myself.




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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Insanity defined




Loyalty — this is the only reason the non-voting delegate Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) can imagine supporting Barry's Syria resolution.




"If [Obama] gets saved at all, it'll be because of loyalty of Democrats. They just don't want to see him shamed and humiliated on the national stage. At the moment, that's the only reason I would vote for it if I could vote on it."

So in other words:

If you're a Democrat, particularly a black Democrat, I would vote for you to go to war, even though I'm against it knowing hundreds if not thousands of people will be killed...  just so you Mr President... are not shamed and humiliated on the national stage.

Insanity defined













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