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UK Prime Minister David Cameron loses Syria war vote - POLITICO.com
By REID J. EPSTEIN | 8/29/13 5:44 PM EDT
President Barack Obamas latest geopolitical problem: His closest ally wont help him attack Syria.
But he is not letting that stop him.
Britains House of Commons on Thursday evening rejected a motion from Prime Minister David Cameron to endorse British participation in military action in Syria, potentially hurting Obamas effort to punish the Bashar Assad regime for its reported use of chemical weapons.
The White House made clear after the vote that it is willing to act alone on Syria.
(PHOTOS: Scenes from Syria)
We have seen the result of the Parliament vote in the U.K. tonight, National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said in a statement. The U.S. will continue to consult with the U.K. government one of our closest allies and friends.
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The UK learned their lesson. Sadly, not even Obama gets how deeply stupid and unpopular getting involved in Syria is. When is he going to come to his senses? I would expect this kind of idiocy from Mitt and especially McCain, but from Obama? I'm very disappointed.
By REID J. EPSTEIN | 8/29/13 5:44 PM EDT
President Barack Obamas latest geopolitical problem: His closest ally wont help him attack Syria.
But he is not letting that stop him.
Britains House of Commons on Thursday evening rejected a motion from Prime Minister David Cameron to endorse British participation in military action in Syria, potentially hurting Obamas effort to punish the Bashar Assad regime for its reported use of chemical weapons.
The White House made clear after the vote that it is willing to act alone on Syria.
(PHOTOS: Scenes from Syria)
We have seen the result of the Parliament vote in the U.K. tonight, National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said in a statement. The U.S. will continue to consult with the U.K. government one of our closest allies and friends.
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The UK learned their lesson. Sadly, not even Obama gets how deeply stupid and unpopular getting involved in Syria is. When is he going to come to his senses? I would expect this kind of idiocy from Mitt and especially McCain, but from Obama? I'm very disappointed.