So we're not allowed to "butt in" when it comes to a non-binding resolution about an event 90+ years ago that no serious historian disputes.
But when it comes to launching an unprovoked war of aggression against a government we don't like...hey, that's right up our alley!
2007-10-14 12:03:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Don't ask me, Mr. Ninja. I just ask questions and try to tell the truth.
2007-10-14 12:07:49 · update #1
Chainsaw, he never said that. Do the lies on Iraq never end?
2007-10-14 12:09:47 · update #2
Blame it on Bush Administration logic.
Do what I say, not what I do.
2007-10-16 09:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by Suze 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is just another attempt by the left to stop the war. They either don't have the votes or the courage to stop funding the war, so they pass this non-binding resolution finding Turkey was guilty of genocide 90 years ago, knowing it will enrage the Turks, and jeopardize the shipment of supplies into Afghanistan and Iraq.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the democratic party have control of at least one house of congress for around 40 years prior to 1994? If this were such a "important issue", why wasn't it brought up then?
2007-10-14 14:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by madd texan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your assertion is essentially correct. And, it is precisely this kind of split-personality in U.S. foreign policy that has tarnished its already poor image around the world. Practically speaking, no one realisticaly expects the U.S. to ever apologize for overthrowing the legitimately elected government of Guatemala during the 50's.
The U.S., like most governments, has a long and sordid history of double-talk: we may espouse certain values, but act in ways contrary to those values. As if anyone didn't know, imperialism is alive and well.
2007-10-15 04:39:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ya - that is humorous to make sure all those "help our troops" issues at the back of peoples' automobiles - yet our troops have been denied weapons and armor and flow away and rotation - and while they get abode they are denied scientific help and so one and so on. human beings are regularly finished idiots - they only choose to look like they help troops - regularly they do no longer care. The conflict does not touch them - they only choose their tax rebate verify.
2016-10-22 10:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the definition of irony is: The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
So what is really ironic is to say: President Bush is an Einstien.
2007-10-15 01:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by Retired From Y!A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Democrats in congress don't have the courage to stop the war themselves by de-funding it - so they resort to this nonsense. There are already 2 resolutions for this same thing - the last in 1984 I think. Of course they know how angry this will make Turkey, who's alliance is essential in the Iraq war. Much of our logistics go through Turkey, not to mention water for our troops. They are basically trying to lose the war for us. They think that Americans are to stupid to understand this. It's just another back door way of insuring defeat, without taking blame for it.
2007-10-14 12:19:16 · answer #6 · answered by MauriceChavez 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes especially since genocide against the Kurds is so frequently used as justification.
2007-10-14 13:15:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saddam stated that he wanted to develop a nuke and use it on the US and Israel. This is an overt threat. It is our business.
2007-10-14 12:08:34 · answer #8 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I just have one word for you...
Amen.
2007-10-14 12:15:22 · answer #9 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
.We can't save them all , but we can surly save our selves.
"When attacked you fight back"
2007-10-14 12:12:29 · answer #10 · answered by Bo Remmington . American ! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋