Comments on: House rebukes Obama on Libya war

By: Carl Nemo

Carl Nemo — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:21:05 +0000

Good thoughts David in that conflicts like these can and will be used for political ends. Timing is key…no? The 2012 Presidential election is quite some time off, so continually funding NATO so they can pound munitions into sandhills until then is going to be a bit spendy. We really can’t afford this nonsense, but our leadership doesn’t care. The Fed will simply order the Treasury to have the Bureau of Engraving ‘legally’ counterfeit some more funny money to fund this debacle.

It seems ol’ Gadhafi has been our duty ‘punching bag’ for quite some time starting back during the Reagan/H.W. Bush era. Seemingly it’s time for the Democrats to resurrect the guy for another round of the ‘Let’s ruff up ol’ Gadhafi game’…no? It’s a great distraction from the trials and tribulations we’re experiencing on the home front.

Here’s a link to an article to which I replied in May of 2007 about Reagan/H.W. Bush using Libya to demonstrate our ‘gunboat (airstrike)’ diplomacy at its finest…NOT!

http://whitenoiseinsanity.com/2007/05/14/is-muammar-gaddafi-in-a-coma/

Carl Nemo **==

By: David

David — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:19:25 +0000

The countries involved in the conflict were at a loss for what to do from the very beginning. But it’s hard to predict the future of Libya when the countries involved in the conflict are guided by their national interests. The positive outcome just before the presidential election is one of the reasons they are so reluctant to finish this war.

By: Almandine

Almandine — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:48:07 +0000

If it comes to that… bend over and kiss yourself.

By: b mcclellan

b mcclellan — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:43:37 +0000

Don’t forget the duct tape, plastic sheeting, and your flu shot Al.

By: Almandine

Almandine — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:28:12 +0000

I just watched “JFK” again and was reminded anew by his fate of the terrible military-industrial power wielded behind the scenes of our government that no single man can withstand. No wonder modern politicians cringe in fear and shy away from honest governance in unmitigated self-disrespect… vis-a-vis self-preservation. Add the ruthless national security “anti-terrorists” to the mix and it is no wonder as to why our future portends totalitarianism, not liberty.

Unfortunately, it would take a frigid day in hell for enough folks to notice the difference. Even if they did, nothing much would happen.

Go fishing, drink a beer, listen to your favorite music, satisfy the wife, hug your kids and dog… enjoy life and know that they can’t. You win.

By: freecitizen

freecitizen — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:15:40 +0000

“Challenging” “defiant” “repudiation” “abandoning”. Not at all words that accurately describe the house of Representatives. More appropiate words and phrases would be like “whipped curs” “spineless” “cowards” “traitors” and the like.

Pass a resolution that “wags there fingers” at the pres for being a bad boy but does nothing to stop him. And as you can see below by boehner’s quote he agrees with what Obama is doing, which is not the point of the resolution.

“I support the removal of the Libyan regime. I support the president’s authority as commander in chief, but when the president chooses to challenge the powers of the Congress I, as speaker of the House, will defend the constitutional authority of the legislature,” said Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio.

Poor speaker boehner,bypassed as an underling beneath notice by the most powerful corporate shill and warmonger in the WH and his whittle feewings get hurt!

By: griff

griff — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:26:39 +0000

Strange use of words by the author, referring to Obama as the House’s commander in chief. The president is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but doesn’t have the power to commit troops to combat unless a declaration of war has been passed by the Congress. As per the Constitution, any way.

Enter the War Powers Act, which gives the president ninety days to play general, and then congressional approval must be sought.

Say what you will about Bush, but to my recollection he never violated that law. But what a strange turn of events these last few years. Actually, let’s go back a little further…

The Republicans were opposed to Clinton’s nation-building adventures all over the world. Then they came to power, and changed their minds.

The Democrats were opposed to Bush’s imperial wars for oil. Then they came to power, and changed their minds.

We won’t mention the Democrats’ opposition to Bush’s deficit spending. I was under the impression that they were unhappy with the size of the deficit, and it turns out that they were…It wasn’t nearly big enough!

By: griff

griff — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:06:31 +0000

You can learn a lot from history. Our fearless leaders have…Bread and circuses. Entertain the masses.

By: Carl Nemo

Carl Nemo — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:09:48 +0000

It’s always the same old story of faux rebuke and outrage, but they refuse to exercise the will of the American people. The House is that of “We the People”; I.E., a platform for summary dissent at America’s grassroots level via our Congressional District Reps, but time and again these bought off, corporate friendly shills continue to support imperialistic adventurism in far off places.

We’re using NATO as our surrogate to do our dirty work since we supply the $$ support for that org. They need to quit listening to the likes of “Shrillery Clinton” our addled SOS. Both she and her former President hubby are experts at selling out U.S. interests. Check out “Chinagate” and get up to speed about these two as to what they’ll do and have done in the past all for a buck, Euro or shekel more. The American people have very short memories for sure.

I can overlook the U.S. Senate because it’s always been a gentlemen’s club of wealthy elitists who’s mission is to look out for the monied interests, but not the House. They control the purse strings for the maintenance of this ongoing nonsense.

While they’re at it, they need to pull the plug on Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and everywhere else we’re beating the drums for perpetual perma-wars while sticking our ugly noses in everyone’s business.

They’re busy with deficit/budget problems; then this is the best place to start…no?! / : |

Carl Nemo **==