Community | May 19, 2011 | 2 comments

Obama to al-Assad: Embrace democracy or 'get out of the way' - CNN

source: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/05/19/syria.unrest/

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The Guardian Obama to al-Assad: Embrace democracy or 'get out of the way' CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- President Barack Obama's new blueprint for change in the Middle East slammed the Syrian government for "murder and mass arrests" and sent a blunt message to President Bashar al-Assad to get with democratic change. ... Analysis: Syria brushes off sanctions over Assad crackdown Reuters SYRIA: Assad regime denounces sanctions, says they serve Israel Los...
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2 comments // Obama to al-Assad: Embrace democracy or 'get out of the way' - CNN

  • ArchDruid
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    • ArchDruid:

      So is Obama, GWBush and Dick Cheney.

      Somehow, I don't think Obama has the moral authority to tell ANY leader to "embrace democracy," since Obama has relentlessly expanded his presidential powers at the at the peril of American citizens' democratic and constitutional rights.

    • 1 year ago
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