Posted on 02/25/2007 6:04:55 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
If NBC wants to support the effort of Joe Biden and Carl Levin to adopt a new resolution undercutting the 2002 version that authorized President Bush to go to war against Iraq, let it put Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann out there to make the case. But please don't misrepresent to the public what that 2002 resolution said.
On this morning's "Today," NBC reporter John Yang asserted the following:
"That 2002 measure allowed the president to go after weapons of mass destruction and topple Saddam Hussein. There were no weapons and Saddam's been executed."
View video here.
Whether intentionally or not, Yang misrepresented what is was that the 2002 resolution authorized the president to do. Here is the verbatim text of the section of the 2002 resolution setting for the the authorization:
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
(1) defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and
(2) enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq.
Let's agree that UN resolutions are no longer a factor. But, as per 3(a)(1), the Bush administration indisputably views the situation in Iraq as "a continuing threat" to the national security of the United States. We have heard numerous administration representatives make the case that if we were to withdraw now, Iraq would become a staging place for Al-Qaeda and other terrorists groups to launch attacks against the US and its allies. One thing is clear, the resolution, contrary to Yang's characterization, was in no way limited to the toppling of Saddam and the removal of WMDs.Boosting-Biden ping to Today show list.
I saw that bilge. Nothing new there. Al-NBC-zeera on the march. Geobbles would be proud.
And then for good measure Tim Russert, (he of the permanently furrowd brow), spouted his twisted nonsense. And the cherry on top of the hot fudge sundae that was that segment, was Russy's attempt to draft Al Gore. Give it a rest, NBFreaks.
NBC- Nothing But Commies.
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Just picked up a Victory At Sea DVD at Walmart for a dollar. The Victory At Sea series chronicled the Allied efforts to win the war during WW2. It is an amazing series, and was produced by the U.S. Navy, and NBC. It was musically scored by the NBC Orchestra.
Who would have thunk?
Congress can declare war or not. They can fund the mission or not. They have NO authority to dictate HOW the mission is run.
For someone who brags about "having taught Constitutional Law" Biden is currently demonstrating just about a total ignorance of what Congress can and cannot do. The President is a Co Equal branch of Govt with his own powers and duties. He is NOT subordinate to the Congress as these 56 arrogant morons currently in the US Senate seem to think
Congress can declare war or not. They can fund the mission or not. They have NO authority to dictate HOW the mission is run.
For someone who brags about "having taught Constitutional Law" Biden is currently demonstrating just about a total ignorance of what Congress can and cannot do. The President is a Co Equal branch of Govt with his own powers and duties. He is NOT subordinate to the Congress as these 56 arrogant morons current in the US Senate seem to think
Can congress do anything "binding" without the president's signature?
In 2001, Congress used much the same language that it did two centuries before, to equip President Jefferson to attack and stifle the Barbary Pirates.
NBC's report is dishonest, incompetent, and biased. Did I miss anything?
Congressman Billybob
Yeah... group constipation.
There have been so many msm lies over the past few years that I simply can't keep track of them all (especially as I hit middle age!). And yet, I'd like to keep track of them so I could easily rattle off a dozen or so each time I have to explain this to a liberal acquantence.
Is there a simple clearinghouse of MSM lies? Should we construct one here? I mean a simple list on a thread?
Your willingness to monitor the crap squeezed out of the ratmedia's mouth is very commendable. Better you than me!
I am proud to say I have been "Sunday morning talk show" free for about three years.
Although biden-biden is a non factor, he is a rat leader and worth watching to see how far these scumbags will go.
This lie has been repeated so often, its hard for me to even bat an eye hearing it. The effectiveness of the repetition of this lie bodes ill for this Republic.
For the millionth time: The weapons were there, and they were moved (with Russian help) to Syria and/or Lebanon. The problem with this MSM lie is it ties in, and re-enforces, the mantra that "Bush lied", "Bush misled", and the like.
Heck, even if one stipulates that there were no WMDs and Hussein is dead, Biden is one of many Democrats that espoused the Pottery Barn warning of "If you break it, you have to buy it."
I would have had no problem with the U.S. leaving in December 2003 after capturing Hussein, but bleeding heart liberals were screeching we had to do silly things like capture the fools that raided the museums etc.
In short, Biden is doing what Biden does best... bloviate!
Sadly, it would quickly become a million post thread...
And another thing. Whether or not the WMD were there is irrelevant. Saddam violated, many times over twelve years, the cease fire agreements that were the basis for ending hostilities in the first gulf war. The breaking of those agreements were grounds for a resumption in hostilities. So, technically, it was not a pre-emptive war. It was a resumptive war. Bush, or Clinton, for that matter, did not need any further autorization from any person, any body, or any thing. But being the person he, (Bush), is, a decent person, he sought to bring everyone along on this necessary course of action that he took. And now the protected goons want to undeclare a war?! For one thing, that is no wise constitutional, (not that that matters to the empty-suited Dems), and for another thing, Go exchange sighs with yourselves, Dems.
UPDATE: Appearing on this morning's "Meet the Press," co-sponsor Carl Levin told Tim Russert that the 2002 resolution was "very broad" and "pretty much authorized the president to do whatever he wanted to do." Compare and contrast with Yang's claim that the resolution only "allowed the president to go after weapons of mass destruction and topple Saddam Hussein." Will NBC be embarrassed that in its eagerness to undermine the Bush administration, it was willing to go further than even a sponsor of the new resolution himself?
Guh. The distilled essence of the MSM: Simple minds simplifying the truth to disseminate to other simple minds.
Go to mediaresearch.org. Click on the "30 Day Archive" under "Publications & Analysis" located upper left.
I remember that series too .. and it was a staple in my home as a young child. My dad was a staunch conservative and always wanted to be in the military. He was too young for WWI, and too old for WWII. But .. he never lost his love for the military.
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