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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPresident Obama to Speak At 12:30 p.m. et
Just in case anyone has not heard, President Obama will be making a statement about the situation in Iraq at 12:30 p.m. et.
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President Obama to Speak At 12:30 p.m. et (Original Post)
erpowers
Jun 2014
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gwheezie
(3,580 posts)1. Don't do it mr president
It's being reported he is going to send advisors. I like Obama but I will be in DC protesting if he does this
bullwinkle428
(20,627 posts)2. "Sending in advisors" is generally the "gateway drug" to war.
I was protesting the Vietnam war on 1965. I remember what happened.
LordGlenconner
(1,348 posts)4. Cool story bro
I know glory days are fun to relive and all, but how about we let the man speak before we cast judgement.
erpowers
(9,350 posts)5. 150 Special Forces Members
I know CNN is not an trusted as it once was, but Jake Tapper just said sources are saying President Obama will send 150 special forces members to Iraq. In previous days I saw stories that claimed he was sending 200+ soldiers to Iraq.