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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: There are only 3 reasons to have voted for the IWR. They are all contemptible [View all]SHRED
(28,136 posts)19. I always found it strange
That many of us knew before going in it would create this mess and giving W authority would be a green light yet people like HRC didn't?
It doesn't pass the smell test.
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There are only 3 reasons to have voted for the IWR. They are all contemptible [View all]
cali
Aug 2015
OP
Al Gore warned against it and this USA Today article supports your contention.
Uncle Joe
Aug 2015
#134
I voted for Kerry, and I'll hold my nose and vote for Hillary if she's the Democratic candidate.
Scuba
Aug 2015
#8
oh god. even I here in the boondocks knew what this was. how can ANYONE get a pass or be
roguevalley
Aug 2015
#15
I think the only body parts and fluids on the minds of critics of the Iraq War were....
Armstead
Aug 2015
#93
I have no problem with DU members (or others) pointing out the flaws in our candidates.
Scuba
Aug 2015
#16
She's the frontrunner. If she can't stand the heat she's welcome to get out of the kitchen.
Scuba
Aug 2015
#26
It's a discussion board. People enjoy discussing politics, including things that have been ...
Scuba
Aug 2015
#92
You got that right...I think Hillary was wrong to vote for the IWR on all three counts. No excuse for it.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2015
#78
I don't think you're going to have to hold your nose this time. The people will decide this time
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#105
I hope you're correct, but the way the DNC has rigged the systems troubles me greatly.
Scuba
Aug 2015
#110
True, but this time, look how much flack they are getting. Remember when Kucinich was running
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#111
I think Bernie has a better chance of winning the GE than Hillary. And it's my opinion that ...
Scuba
Aug 2015
#112
They were all in #3. Wanted to look hawkish to combat the Dem weak-on-defense rap for their
TwilightGardener
Aug 2015
#9
Obviously wrong now, but some thought it would strengthen Prez's hand & would not lead to invasion.
Hoyt
Aug 2015
#6
No one voted on war, as a matter of fact, they all stated opposition to war.
SonderWoman
Aug 2015
#12
Now one of the qualifications to be elected to Congress is being clairvoyant?
George II
Aug 2015
#107
Joint Resolution To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq .
whopis01
Aug 2015
#37
I'm against war But I'm going to give George Bush, GEORGE BUSH, my blessing to wage it
Armstead
Aug 2015
#48
the name of the bill was Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002....
mike_c
Aug 2015
#117
i agree. a whole lot of history and discussion left out. this is one i do not even bother with on
seabeyond
Aug 2015
#60
We needed leadership on that vote. We didn't get it. I was disgusted and furious at everyone who
Hissyspit
Aug 2015
#128
i understand. though i disagree. what would have been in losing the senate and house seats.
seabeyond
Aug 2015
#129
If I had to assign a reason for Clinton's vote, I'd go with number 3, and quite possibly number 2
PatrickforO
Aug 2015
#36
Yes. They feared the war would go quickly and that their "no" votes would be used against them
RufusTFirefly
Aug 2015
#56
you are wrong. there are other reasons, but then one would have to not have agenda and an ability
seabeyond
Aug 2015
#55
i would never and have never had this conversation on du. this one, it is like talking to the
seabeyond
Aug 2015
#63
Your secret reasons are like Trumps secret plans "trust me it's wicked smart"
Exultant Democracy
Aug 2015
#72
thre is nothing secret about my reason, just not a conducive conversation to be had on du.
seabeyond
Aug 2015
#83
i wont bother cause it is a waste of time. i do not know why it is so challenging for you to
seabeyond
Aug 2015
#89
Yet posting about it isn't a waste of time, just posting about the specifics.
Exultant Democracy
Aug 2015
#96
you can read my other posts as we pretend of this game, secret. but why bother, right?
seabeyond
Aug 2015
#120
This comment seems full of passive aggressive condescension and false superiority.
Bubzer
Aug 2015
#144
News flash: The people who died because of that vote haven't come back from the dead
RufusTFirefly
Aug 2015
#67
No. Some of the largest demonstrations IN HISTORY were mounted against the Iraq war.
delrem
Aug 2015
#143
Wrong. And this is why Senators Kerry, Biden, and Clinton, among other Democrats,
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#79
That's true. Most Dems knew that there would be just enough votes to allow for its passage.
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#91
You mean 4. Taking Bush's assessment re: inspection over Hans Blix's.
Exultant Democracy
Aug 2015
#88
Excellent response - stripped the rhetoric away to expose the substance and reality. Thanks!
George II
Aug 2015
#108
Great post. THIS should be the thread topic, not the simplistic one we have. (NT)
PBass
Aug 2015
#132
Or, you could have been drunk or incompetent, which covers about 50% of Republicans.
GoneFishin
Aug 2015
#104