first of all note the contrast in for lack of a better term "style" between the UK and the USA.
In the UK they convened an emergency session of parliament to discuss the matter.
In the USA a week later we decide to wait until congress finishes it's vacation.
Now just how urgent a signal is that? It isn't? It is down right pitiful especially in the face of all the tough talk from Kerry. And WH spokesmen saying we Americans don't stand for that kind of slaughtering so you better watch out. Then announcing our guys are standing at the ready to push the button on pre selected targets. And then the notification....never mind let's wait until the holiday is over in another 9 days and the we will debate it. And we all know the debate will go on for weeks.
We as a nation deserve what we are getting internationally. Our allies are no longer so anxious to support us. Our enemies know they can walk all over us ala Bengazi, Syria, Iran, NKorea, Iraq, Afghanistan, et al.
We have in fact devolved into a paper tiger and the pupeteers growl scares no one.
Lastly wanna make a bet....when the folks do get back from vacation there will be the negotiation to extend the deadline on the budget once again....in trade for vote support.
That terrible smell is P_O_L_I_T_I_C_S at it's worst/best.
Shameful and disgusting display of indifference.
btk
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