Posted on 05/01/2022 4:17:54 PM PDT by RomanSoldier19
Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Sunday said he has introduced a resolution to authorize US military force if Russia uses chemical, biological or nuclear weapons in Ukraine — calling the scenario a “clear red line.”
Kinzinger (R-Ill.) revealed on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that he introduced the resolution, which, if passed by Congress, would give President Biden the authorization to allow the US to help militarily Ukraine against Russia’s invasion.
“I don’t think we need to be using force in Ukraine right now. I just introduced an AUMF, an authorization for the use of military force, giving the president basically congressional leverage for permission to use it if [weapons of mass destruction] — nuclear, biological or chemical — are used in Ukraine,” Kinzinger told host Margaret Brennan.
The Air Force veteran, who twice served in Iraq, said the authorization would provide Biden leverage while also serving as a deterrent to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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It was never proven that Syria used chemical weapons; Trump acted prematurely.
A serious response to the childish notion of provoking war games. BTW....Adam is a turd and a terrible actor with fake croc tears.
Be careful what you wish for Kinzinger. That door opens both ways.
There is also a large portion of free republic that have bunkers, means to feed them selves And know where that boat accident happened. And have dive gear.
What percentage do you estimate?
Name one.
I never even thought of that, but sure wouldn’t put it past them.
Congress has been remiss in its constitutional duties for so long, when we see them take a small step in the direction of actually being responsible, we should applaud that. Would you prefer there be no legal restrictions on Biden’s use of military force? Drop back to the war powers act which most dem and half of the republican CICs ignore? I don’t know where this resolution will wind up, but it’s actually in an area of concern that congressSHOULD be paying attention to, not just signing blank checks.
At least 95% probably higher. The sheep have been well conditioned to obey George Soros. And the numbers for sending troops to Ukraine each day.
No, we support America over Russia.
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“America over Russia”
Break out of your conditioning. We can be neutral and help broker the peace.
Ukraine is just as evil as Russia. Not our business.
“and now when someone in congress says let’s actually follow a constitutional process, the bitch and moan brigade comes out says it must be because we support war mongers”
You’re standing up a straw man so you can sya you tore it down and won the argument.
Nobody here has raised a process question.
It’s exclusively a question of policy.
My contention on policy is there is no possible event(s) in Ukraine that would warrant direct US intervention.
Or in Darfur for that matter.
I appreciate your intellectual discussion of this but this we’re now involved in a proxy war which, according to Russia is a byproduct of a western induced Ukranian civil war on it’s borders. To turn this into a nuclear showdown is madness.
Kinzinger is a grandstanding/showboater who is certainly being urged on by the Democrats and the Deep State. He’s threatening Russia and lighting a fuse while hiding behind a camera lens.
Ukraine happened because of the idiotic foreign policy of the braindead president who only does what he’s told to do. They’ve ratcheted and escalated this thing into a US-Russia confrontation.
The GOP has been snookered and blinded by Biden’s Wag the Dog. This is to simply distract from what happening within our borders. I watch the war channels daily. It’s despicable what the State, CIA and DOD is doing to drag us into a nuclear confrontation. This legislation is not only dangerous, any sane Republican that supports it should be primaried out. I hope it’s used as a litmus test this fall.
It does no make sense for Russia to use limited nukes in Ukraine without launching a full blown attack on the USA and its allies. Escalation from a one or two blast attack on Ukraine would be rapid and total. Puin may well be capable of it. If the impressions from his screen appearances are right and he is terminally ill he may well relish he thought of going out with a bang.
You give me too much credit for the whole straw man and thinking that far ahead thing. But I actually like and agree with your statement above. Direct being a key word.
It is a hypothetical dilemma for us, if Putin chooses to use NBC weapons in Ukraine. No it’s not a direct attack on NATO, but it is an internationally recognized red line, and has been such for a very long time, with historical precedence as to expected response.
So while you are correct I was pointing out process, i agree it’s the opening of a serious discussion about response to an importance and possible ‘what if’
“Which are?”
The US has no interests in either region/country. That’s the point.
“I’ve been on FR about 20 years, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen ANYONE support Kinzinger or Biden on FR”
Support the policy of reigning in NATO and/or US neutrality = Putinista
Support the policies advocated by Kinzinger/Biden = You are a personal supporter of those persons
“No, we support America over Russia.”
Save the chickenhawk lectures for somebody who respects you.
No argument there. It is Putin’s madness. It is only through credible deterrent that we have a chance of him NOT pulling a nuclear trigger. 40 plus years of Cold War taught us that.
I really don’t know or follow kinzinger so my reply is to say don’t group me with anyone. You don’t know me.
Ukraine happened because, Putin, no, US policy, no, breach of earlier accords, no, fall of the USSR, no, go farther back, mother Russia and czars...it never ends. There is an aggressor in my house. I don’t care if he’s there because I pissed off my neighbor.
I disagree with your last paragraph. Biden is not smart enough to wag a dog. It’s weak policy here at home that invites aggression abroad. Putin saw a vacuum, both in Biden (literally) and in a passive response from Europe. He thought he could take advantage of that. Turns out NATO was brought together, not fractured, by the aggression. Would have been better if the west had been more loud spoken beforehand (like under Trump). Putin would have not proceeded with his venture. Too late now though.
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