Presidential Race 2016

RichVR · 2016-01-12T15:35:44.000Z

wahoo:

Having the President give his last major speech while troops held by Iran is bad for White House

I don’t see it that way. But if it makes you happy, good for you.

MrGrumpy · 2016-01-12T15:41:49.000Z

This is nothing. Trying to make it into something is typical right wing bullshit.

Destarius · 2016-01-12T16:57:59.000Z

There is no version in the right-wing universe where this is not Obama and Hillary’s fault.

Dan_Theman · 2016-01-12T17:14:32.000Z

Strollen:

A. It is not cleared up. They have seized US Naval vessels and the crew are still being held. Something which from the very early days of our country typically results in a military response.

The U.S.S. Pueblo is still in North Korea to this day, and the sailors were held for nine months.

RichVR · 2016-01-12T17:28:48.000Z

And we know how that ruined Johnson’s presidency. :)

Pyperkub · 2016-01-12T17:35:18.000Z

Strollen:

A. It is not cleared up. They have seized US Naval vessels and the crew are still being held. Something which from the very early days of our country typically results in a military response.

B. Are you saying the nuclear deal, somehow resulted in us magically being able to call them? And prior to it, we would have communicated with smoke signals?

This action coupled with the previous launching of ballistic missiles, test and the recent firing of rockets near the USS Harry Truman to me demonstrates the Iran know they can do anything they want without fear of a US response.

Let’s go back to the incident at hand and the only article linked here:

The 10 American sailors aboard the small riverine vessels were on a training mission around noon ET when one of the boats may have experienced mechanical failure and drifted into Iranian-claimed waters, officials said. Iran’s coast guard took them into custody.

And no, it does not, quote

typically results in a military response.
otherwise WW3 would have happened 50+ years ago. Fortunately there are calmer minds than yours in charge.

And yes, it is extremely likely that Kerry formed contacts and relationships over the months of negotiations which he was able to tap to work on this immediately. No, it’s not “magic”, it’s Diplomacy. You should try it some time.

RichVR · 2016-01-12T17:43:31.000Z

Dan_Theman:

The U.S.S. Pueblo is still in North Korea to this day, and the sailors were held for nine months.

Wasn’t the Pueblo actually a spy ship? And they still released the sailors. Instead of, oh I don’t know, executing them?

ShivaX · 2016-01-12T18:13:28.000Z

legowarrior:

That’s a great rule. When do we get to bludgeon Ted Cruz to death?

My first thought as well.

RichVR:

Wasn’t the Pueblo actually a spy ship? And they still released the sailors. Instead of, oh I don’t know, executing them?

Wasn’t it in international waters though?

RichVR · 2016-01-12T18:13:50.000Z

Anyone watching the SotU? Ryan looks like his half smile is starting to hurt.

RichVR · 2016-01-12T18:15:09.000Z

McCain looks like he wants to be anywhere else.

RichVR · 2016-01-12T18:16:25.000Z

OTOH Franken is a happy camper.

RichVR · 2016-01-12T18:18:54.000Z

Biden has his power tie on. Ryan had his mother dress him.

RichVR · 2016-01-12T18:22:33.000Z

Obama: Anyone saying that America’s economy is in decline is full of shit.

Well, that was a paraphrase. But right on the nose.

RichVR · 2016-01-12T18:23:43.000Z

Sorry for the multi-post. I’ll stop now.

Obama rocks.

ArmandoPenblade · 2016-01-12T18:28:39.000Z

Biden’s only facial expression is horrifying leering. He is the greatest VP in history.

ShivaX · 2016-01-12T18:34:15.000Z

Armando Penblade:

Biden’s only facial expression is horrifying leering. He is the greatest VP in history.

To be fair, I think that’s extent of what he does in totality.

RichVR · 2016-01-12T18:37:20.000Z

Global warming. Even if you say it doesn’t exist, facts and SLAP!

ArmandoPenblade · 2016-01-12T18:39:49.000Z

ShivaX:

To be fair, I think that’s extent of what he does in totality.

Biden’s Post-VP Plans: Opening his own small business, Diamond Joe Biden’s Creepy AF Massage Parlor

RichVR · 2016-01-12T18:40:43.000Z

Ryan: I can’t wait until this guy is gone. He’s too good. Luckily not one person that would vote for me or my guys is watching this right now.

Woolen_Horde · 2016-01-12T18:40:49.000Z

Armando Penblade:

Biden’s only facial expression is horrifying leering. He is the greatest VP in history.

Biden would take a bullet for Obama, and vice versa

U.S. – 12 Jan 16

Obama offered to help Biden financially during son's illness

Vice President Joe Biden said President Barack Obama offered to give him money to help with expenses while his son Beau was battling cancer.