Don’t Authorize Obama’s War (Column: Why his request for war authorization is a trap)

The Washingon Free Beacon ^ | February 13, 2015 | Matthew Continetti

[sanjuanbob]

He wants the US Congress to take the blame for upcoming American deaths. He didn’t have the same concern in Libya...if his pen’s gone dry, maybe he should use a pencil.

[woodenickel]

“Congress should reject this..”

This what berry wants. Then he can say I was ready to take on ISIS BUT.... congress would not give me the power I needed. It’s there fault!!

[yadent]

If 0bama is given this Authority doesn’t this by default ‘legitimize’ IS as a nation/country/state? Wouldn’t this bolster their status amongst both converts and foes?

[TBP]

What’s worse than war?

Deliberately going into combat with no intention of winning the war. IF you’re going to go to war, you go in with an intent and a plan to destroy the enemy. Otherwise, you’re killing a lot of people for no purpose.

[Gritty]

If the Administration of Barack Hussein Obama is promoting it... it is wrong on it's face and should be rejected out of hand.

There is nothing - not a SINGLE thing - this Administration has done which has promoted genuine freedom and liberty in this country or protected or promoted our Constitutional system.

We must face it. We are being ruled by a increasingly tyrannical, alien, enemy regime. The sooner people in a position to do something about it act to stop it, the easier it will be and the less blood will run here in America. But if it continues, there will be a lot of blood running and it will be mostly from our own people and at the expense of our freedom, liberty, and civil society.

[SunkenCiv]

Democrat in all but name Ron Rand Paul:

• Rand Paul: End 'welfare' to Israel
• Rand Paul: Iran Wants Nukes Because It "Feels Threatened"
• Rand stands with Obama and Kerry on Iran
• Rand Paul: I don't think we should impose new Iran sanctions while negotiations are ongoing
• Rand Paul: Let's get this straight -- I'm not for containing Iran
• Rand Paul stands alone against Senate's 'preemptive war' resolution for Iran [Sept 2014]
• Rand Paul: It's America's Fault
• Rand Paul clarifies: No containment on Iran

[Brad from Tennessee]

Since taking office Obama’s Middle East policy has been based on a secret agreement he made with Iran prior to taking office.

[itsahoot]

I actually read the resolution this morning. They would be fools to pass it as written.

So it is a cinch to pass then?

[CPT Clay]

He is looking for someone to blame.

[Don Corleone]

He already has the authority. Its defiantly a TRAP.