African American Lawmakers Among the Most Reluctant To Intervene in Syria
Black Democrats were some of the most consistent opponents of the war in Iraq
Black Democrats were some of the most consistent opponents of the war in Iraq
Worried about what effect inaction will have on Iran's nuclear ambitions
According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal
China and Russia say military action against Syria without U.N. approval would be illegal
There is bipartisan opposition to strike against the Assad regime
Because the proposed strikes will be limited
Veto would block any resolution
House of Commons voted against the principle of military action against the Assad regime
It's never too early for some political positioning
Report delivered to the U.N.
Shooting cruise missiles at Syria not very popular among Americans
Many lawmakers skeptical about intervention
What the hell are we trying to achieve anyway?
Emails suggested US was involved in chemical attack
Chemical weapons have the public angry, but not enough to commit to military action
The rest are more Obama worshipers than ideologues
Our global standing won't suffer if we refuse to bomb Syria.
If a reactor is hit, for example, says the Russian foreign ministry
Crisis, opportunity
Walking a fine line ahead of next year's election
Also lambasted "one-sided interests"
Defection of fellow Alawite significant
Diplomacy not even an option?
Even if said war turns out to be "World War III"
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