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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:35 PM
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Obama: "We Are One Signature Away From Ending The Iraq War"
http://electioncentral.tpmcafe.com/blog/electioncentral/2007/apr/26/obama_we_are_one_signature_away_from_ending_the_iraq_war

Obama: "We Are One Signature Away From Ending The Iraq War"
By Greg Sargent | bio

Here come the reactions from the Dem Presidential candidates to the Senate's passage today of the Iraq withdrawal bill.

Here's some of Barack Obama's statement. Check out the first sentence:

“We are one signature away from ending the Iraq War. President Bush must listen to the will of the American people and sign this bill so that our troops can come home.”...

“All of us have been touched by the heroic sacrifices troops have made in service to our country. With the stroke of a pen, President Bush can bring them home to the families who love them and to a country ready to give honor them for their service.”


And here's John Edwards:

"Today, the Senate passed a bill that would fund the war in Iraq while bringing the conflict to a close. Both Houses of Congress have now given voice to the will of the American people that we must end the war in Iraq. The President has said he will veto this legislation, which will defy the American people and deny our troops the funding they need. The President will be the one blocking support for our troops, not Congress. If the President does proceed on this stubborn path, Congress must not back down in a false game of chicken. They should send the same bill back to the President -- and should do this again and again, as many times as it takes for him to understand that the American people are right and the war must be brought to an end."


Hard to believe he's really gonna veto it, but of course he will. This Presidency has really lost its ability to shock and surprise, hasn't it?
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musiclawyer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:37 PM
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1. Obama does have a gift with words and phrases
nails it. Pressure increased. That's why this was needed to be done even though vetoe is certain
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 02:04 PM
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16. GObama and GO Edwards! Keep the pressure cooker
on high! :bounce:

That's the kind of talk that we need around Washington.
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whistle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:37 PM
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2. When do they give it to shrub* for his signature?
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:38 PM
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3. I've been gone all morning so don't know; after it's passed, maybe?
Someone will know...
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flpoljunkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:40 PM
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5. The Iraq supplemental passed in the Senate by a vote of 51-46. Lieberman voted with the R's and
Chuck Hagel and Gordon Smith voted with the Dems.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:44 PM
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7. Thank you! for helping me get caught up!
:woohoo: :hi:
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flpoljunkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 02:01 PM
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15. Anytime, babylon sister!
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BOSSHOG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:50 PM
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9. Have you been goofing off today Sis?
So many of us depend upon you for our news.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 02:05 PM
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17. Hell, no! I was doing my civic (jury) duty!
:patriot: But I now shall be released! :D
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thereismore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:39 PM
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4. Power of words. He nails it. nt
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illinoisprogressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:41 PM
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6. Bush could care less about the American people and troops, It is all about what he wants
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LSK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:48 PM
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8. John Edwards speaks for me - They should send the same bill back to the President
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ClayZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:50 PM
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10. War is over, if "you" want it.
Edited on Thu Apr-26-07 01:52 PM by ClayZ
K and R
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:51 PM
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11. Nice framing!
Good work, Obama.

I think this kind of language is going to be much more effective for the public.

Certainly a lot better than trying to shame people with phrases like "defeatism".
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xiamiam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:51 PM
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12. GREAT LINE..betcha never to be forgotten...nt
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Connie_Corleone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:54 PM
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13. That first sentence says it all. Great job!
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Grandrose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 01:57 PM
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14. Brilliant response!!!
Thank you Senator Obama. :applause: :kick:
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bonito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 02:06 PM
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18. Awesome n/t
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Cameron27 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 02:10 PM
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19. Perfect!
One signature away...

Good luck tonight Senator!
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nolabels Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 03:02 PM
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20. I don't think * was ever elected
I hope the impasse on all legislation continues
(thus helping that dreamed up permanent majority end up with another party, at least for a little while :-) )
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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 03:09 PM
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21. Gobama!
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Tom Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-26-07 03:19 PM
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22. No, we are not. If Bush signed the bill, the war would continue for the
forseeable future.
Hillary (and i think obama too) see a need for US military in Iraq for years to come.

If this war is going to end, its up to the people, congress has no courage.
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