U.S. President Barack Obama Open To Russia's Proposal On Syria's Chemical Weapons (Video)

U.S. President Barack Obama has indicated during a televised interview that he is open to the idea of having Syria's chemical weapons brought under the control of international authorities, as suggested by Russia.

President Obama is questioning the feasibility of the idea, but under the right circumstances, with international participation it could work. Assurances would be required. Proper controls and monitoring could be a solution to avoiding military conflict, as many Syrian lives would be lost in a battle their army would not win.

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Obama says Russian Syria proposal could be a breakthrough

8:44 p.m. EDT September 9, 2013 - President Obama said on Monday he would "run to ground" a proposal outlined by the Russians that would wrest control of chemical weapons from Syria and would potentially head off a U.S. military strike against the Bashar Assad regime.

Obama, who conducted a half dozen television interviews on Monday afternoon to try to gin up support for his call for military action against Syria said he would "absolutely" put off a punitive strike if Assad gave up his weapons.

"It's possible if it's real," Obama told CNN in an interview that aired Monday of the possible breakthrough on the Syria crisis. "And, you know, I think it's certainly a positive development when, the Russians and the Syrians both make gestures toward dealing with these chemical weapons. This is what we've been asking for not just over the last week or the last month, but for the last couple of years."

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Prominent Political Pundit Concludes As The Site Previously Did The War In Iraq Hindering Obama's Planned Military Action In Syria (Video)

In the September 2, 2013 article "Obama Seeks Congressional Clearance On Bombing Syria" the Judiciary Report stated, "Many are skeptical of Obama's planned military action, due to former President George W. Bush having lied to the nation and the world about Iraq and weapons of mass destruction, then invading, which resulted in over 1,000,000 deaths."

Two days later on September 4, 2013, prominent political pundit, George Carville, concluded the same during a Fox News interview with Bill O'Reilly. Carville stated during the interview, "You know, what I would say and maybe a little bit of a different view here. I think what really is freaking people out is the incompetence of the Bush administration in Iraq." O'Reilly responded, "You're going to blame Bush?" Carville then stated, "Of course, the Iraq thing is why people have so much trepidation about going into Syria. They said the last time we went over there, look what happened. I really think this has something to do with it."

I am not a liberal (Carville is however). I am a conservative, due to being a Christian. Therefore, I state in all frankness, former President Bush did the government a great disservice in the brazen misrepresentations and lies that surrounded the lead up to the Iraq war. He made it seem as if the whole world was in danger.

 

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As a result, people in America and the world are very skeptical of the government in regard to military action of any kind. Many of us feel duped, like we were taken for a ride regarding Bush's proclamations about Iraq and "Weapons of Mass Destruction" which turned out to be untrue. As a result, many are now skeptical of Obama's claims regarding Syria.

This should not become a political issue, but a human rights matter. As stated in the aforementioned article "Obama Seeks Congressional Clearance On Bombing Syria" the question is will more people die from military action in Syria than have already passed away due to alleged chemical weapons use against the defenseless in Syria. People do not want another war in Iraq on Syrian grounds.

In closing certain members of the Syrian government need to stop with the verbal provocations in the press, branding Obama's delay in military action a victory. People all over the world are begging for your lives to be spared in Syria, because if the U.S. military strikes the Syrian army will not win. Don't even kid yourself about that one. Stop the bragging. A wise and intelligent head of state must use logic and rationale in their decisions, seeking the greater good and least amount of damage to society. As the phrase goes, don't let your mouth write a check your butt cannot cash. It's not cowardice, but common sense.

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Carville: People Are Freaking Out About Syria Because Of Bush And Iraq

Posted on September 4, 2013

BILL O'REILLY: I think you've got to take emotion out of the equation. I see a lot of that emotion. I mean, Barbara Boxer, for example, would never support an action against Syria if Mitt Romney were president. Never in a million years. The only reason she is doing it is to help Obama.

On the other side, you have Republicans -- Ronald Reagan, if he were president, would get Assad like that. He would. He would get Assad. And you would have most conservatives line up against -- for Ronald Reagan, in support of Ronald Reagan. But the element here, Carville, is that many people think that Barack Obama is incompetent and he can't -- he can't do this....

O'REILLY: I'm not sure that's a litmus test, it doesn't seem to be any clear vision on the part of President Obama. He doesn't have -- 'here is what I want.' He doesn't have that.

CARVILLE: You know, what I would say and maybe a little bit of a different view here. I think what really is freaking people out is the incompetence of the Bush administration in Iraq.

O'REILLY: You're going to blame Bush?

CARVILLE: Of course, the Iraq thing is why people have so much trepidation about going into Syria. They said the last time we went over there, look what happened. I really think this has something to do with it.

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Obama Seeks Congressional Clearance On Bombing Syria (Video)

U.S. President Barack Obama is seeking Congressional authorization to launch military strikes in the nation of Syria, over alleged chemical attacks on citizens of the Middle Eastern country by President Bashar Assad. As I stated on Twitter days ago, as a formality and token of democracy all presidents should consult Congress first before engaging military action.

Many are skeptical of Obama's planned military action, due to former President George W. Bush having lied to the nation and the world about Iraq and weapons of mass destruction, then invading, which resulted in over 1,000,000 deaths. America's top ally, Britain, took a vote in Parliament last week regarding whether to join Obama in military action against Assad and it was formally rejected. As a result, Obama has become cold towards America's top ally, which is unnecessary.

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The Assad government is claiming it a victory symbolizing American "retreat" but technically it is not. The Assad government needs to refrain from such inflammatory language lest Obama bombs them into the Flinstone age. When you start to cry "chicken" in an opponent's face, you could provoke him into proving otherwise. Considering the U.S. military far outstrips Assad's army, this is an unwise provocation.

The Judiciary Report is not for military action in Syria. Far more people on both sides of the coin (America and Syria) could end up dead from military engagement than have already died in the alleged chemical attacks, which needs to stop. No one should be using chemical weapons.

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It is a ghastly way for a human being to die and it is especially distressing to view reports stating children in Syria have died in this manner. Assad needs to step down. When one starts using chemical weapons that cause the deaths of others, especially children, it is time for you to leave office. There is no excuse or rationale for such behavior.