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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Says Beheadings Do Not Justify Strikes
nbcdfw.com ^ | September 11, 2014 | Tim Livingston

Posted on 09/11/2014 4:42:20 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Dallas) argued the beheading of two American journalists by ISIS does not justify U.S. airstrikes into Syria Thursday.

During an interview on Capitol Hill, Johnson said the slayings of James Foley and Steven Sotloff should not lead to bombing ISIS forces in Syria.

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans wherever they are. But Americans also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson.

The Dallas Democrat also said President Obama does not need Congressional authority to escalate the fight against ISIS.

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To: Tailgunner Joe

Liberalism is a mental disorder.


21 posted on 09/11/2014 5:21:28 PM PDT by jetson
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... the beheading of two American journalists by ISIS does not justify U.S. airstrikes ...

Especially a couple honkies. I wonder what her position would be it had been Reverend Al and Juan Williams.

22 posted on 09/11/2014 5:24:53 PM PDT by kitchen (Even the walls have ears.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

So, gained ground- at the expense of US Military blood, means nothing? The question is actually about two journalists? Seems trivial, in both aspects.


23 posted on 09/11/2014 5:26:34 PM PDT by RedHeeler
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“The Dallas Democrat also said President Obama does not need Congressional authority to escalate the fight against ISIS”

Only when you demonrats are in charge eh shorty?

I remember the squealing you folks did when Bush 43 did it. No two way street here though.


24 posted on 09/11/2014 5:29:13 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Bible Summary in a few verses: John 14:6, John 6:29, Romans 10:9-10)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

OK, maybe not two, but how about say three or three and a half. What is your bottom line number before you become mildly outraged?


25 posted on 09/11/2014 5:36:46 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Consistency: Every (all) top level manager in the Administration is a pathological liar.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

She lost her head years ago!


26 posted on 09/11/2014 5:38:37 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

I guess it depends on whose head is getting beheaded, right Eddie? Just another typical white person, huh?


27 posted on 09/11/2014 5:50:29 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Don't just stand there! Help fight political correctness!)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Is she related to the Congresscritter from, I believe, Georgia, that thought Guam might tip over? It was Hank Johnson. Two peas in a pod....


28 posted on 09/11/2014 5:51:45 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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“U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans wherever they are. But Americans also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson. “

Now lets get on with amnesty and increased spending on welfare.


29 posted on 09/11/2014 6:39:28 PM PDT by headstamp 2
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U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans wherever they are. But Americans also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson.

Sounds like victim-blaming to me. How about instead of telling journalists where to go, we tell terrorists not to terrorize? Can we expect the journalists' version of "SlutWalk" marches soon?

30 posted on 09/11/2014 7:13:33 PM PDT by RansomOttawa (tm)
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RFe “She lost her head years ago”.

Anyone look up her ample butt? Get a searchlight and a tow-truck. You’re gonna need them.


31 posted on 09/11/2014 7:20:00 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans wherever they are. But Americans also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson.

I wonder if he realizes that, as a leftist, he just said what can be equated to: "U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson on ISIS, Obama “We were on their ground. It was not in the U.S. I do think we need to protect Americans women from being raped wherever they are. But Americans those women also need to be careful where they are,” said Johnson."

IOW, he's using the same type argument that his side calls barbaric and an attack on women in order to protect terrorists.

32 posted on 09/12/2014 4:03:48 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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