He knows da feet. They reflect da words on da cue cards.
Posted on 03/31/2008 10:14:45 PM PDT by neverdem
On Oct. 14, 1993, John McCain took to the floor of the United States Senate to offer what, in light of his past history and his later positions, was an unusual amendment.
Earlier that month, 19 American soldiers had been ambushed and killed in Mogadishu, Somalia, by militiamen connected to warlord Mohamed Farah Aidid. The corpse of one U.S. serviceman had been humiliatingly dragged through the streets. The Arizona Republican wanted U.S. forces out of Somalia -- and was prepared to cut off funds for the mission if the administration refused to expedite a withdrawal. President Clinton attacked the amendment as a "headlong rush into isolationism."
At the time, Mr. McCain saw it differently. "The United States has no viable military options in Somalia that I know of besides a massive military involvement which would involve the consequent slaughter of innocent civilians," he said in an interview, sounding not a little like today's Democrats on Iraq. "The United States has to be very careful when it gets involved militarily. Otherwise, we will not only not help the situation, but perhaps, over time, worsen the situation, with the consequent expenditure of American lives and treasure."
The Somalia episode comes to mind following two recent addresses from Mr. McCain and Barack Obama. On March 19, Mr. Obama gave a big speech on foreign policy at Fort Bragg, in Fayetteville, N.C. That was followed a week later by another big speech on the same subject, this one from Mr. McCain in Los Angeles at the World Affairs Council.
As with most such speeches, many things are said, and few of them are interesting. We learn from the speeches that both men are -- surprise! -- politicians. Both are moving toward the political center as they approach the nomination. Mr. Obama has tough talk...
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the bigger question is, Does Hillary Understand Defeat???? because it seems like thats more like the truth, (but its the MSM, "Truth" is something they'll avoid, even when supporting these idiots)
Final line is quite nice. But I didn’t quote it. So youse guys will have to read da whole ting.
He knows da feet. They reflect da words on da cue cards.
McCain was probably right about Somalia because Clinton was not going to provide what was necessary to win there. The troops would just have been targets.
vaudine
Nice post!
What did McCain mean by “no viable military options in Somalia?”
Somalia was a UN Peacekeeping mission.
Many Republicans didn’t want to get involved with UN Peacekeeping mission especially with Clinton as CIC. Many Republicans sounded just like the Democrats of today concerning Iraq because Saddam did not threaten our national security.
Whats the difference?
9/11
Yes, we stopped swatting at flies on 911.
Oct. 12, 2000 - USS Cole Bombing. Clinton decided to let the Yemen government to solve crime.
Aug. 7, 1998 - U.S. embassies Bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. Clinton bombed empty tents or buildings in Sudan and Afghanistan.
June 25, 1996 - Khubar Towers Bombings in Saudi Arabia. Clinton orders the USAF Cut and Run from area.
October 1993 Battle of Mogadishu - Clinton ordered Cut and Run
February 1993 WTC Bombing. Terrorist flees to Iraq to find safe haven. Saddam wanted to hand over the terrorist but with strings attached.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2003-09-17-iraq-wtc_x.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2022991.stm
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