[NormsRevenge]

This "war" did not begin on September 11. Our enemies have been working very hard at provoking us into war, knowing that we are very powerful and would probably abuse that power during a declared war.

Like we did in Bosnia perhaps ;-)

Ooops that was a police action.

We agree an awful lot. No one wants to kill or be killed, but evil is what it is. It may take a long protracted effort and we may kill innocents. Yet, if we do nothing, how long can we expect before the next blow is struck.

It would appear our strength is our weakness, that we are fearful of loosing the hounds of war, unless all is documented and bought off by everyone. Don't hold your breath for that from our allies.

[SunStar]

Like we did in Bosnia perhaps ;-) Ooops that was a police action.

That was different. Bound by NATO's decisions, we were required by the NATO charter to act.

[William Tell]

NormsRevenge said: :It would appear our strength is our weakness, that we are fearful of loosing the hounds of war, unless all is documented and bought off by everyone. "

Yes. ( And yes, we do agree on a lot. )

The Constitution may not be the perfect form of government but it is far superior to whatever it is that is in use now. Exercising the self-discipline to declare war when it is justified will have the additional benefit of allowing us to remain "neutral" in circumstances which are none of our business. Globalism is a bad idea which presumes that ideas do not have to be tested and found effective.

The fall of the Soviet Union is one of the clearest indicators of the ineffectiveness and tyranny of Marxism. Other nations who practice ineffective government need to compete with us to see the limitations of their systems.

Any nation which disarms it citizens is practicing an inferior form of government and is undeserving of our aid.