BlindBoo
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my friend you are without doubt lost
If you think for one minute that this country is going to defend its borders only when the UN says we can you are badly mistaken
No where in our constitution will you find "and if the UN approves"
Look I hate to say this, but are you nuts?
The UN has nothing to do with how this country will ever defend it self
Iraq was not at our borders threatening an invasion, and they were not a significant threat to the worlds remaining super power. Nor were they involved with the 9-11 attacks, both are pre-requisites for authorization for military force in the act passed by congress. Granted either one was good enough but neither one was satisfied.
NO THAT WAS NOT NOR DID HAVE ANY THING TO DO WITH A PRE INVASION
DO YOUR DD DAMN IT
DD? Did you ever read the resolution that passed? Here's the meat.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
(a) AUTHORIZATION- The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be necessary and appropriate in order to--
defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq ; and
enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq .
(b) PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATION- In connection with the exercise of the authority granted in subsection (a) to use force the President shall, prior to such exercise or as soon thereafter as may be feasible, but no later than 48 hours after exercising such authority, make available to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate his determination that--
reliance by the United States on further diplomatic or other peaceful means alone either (A) will not adequately protect the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq or (B) is not likely to lead to enforcement of all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq ; and
acting pursuant to this joint resolution is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take the necessary actions against international terrorist and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations, or persons who planned, authorized, committed or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
The US had agreed to 1441, which was being enforced and proving Iraq was no significant threat. Iraq was not involved in 9-11.