[Ultra Sonic 007]

Odd, I was under the impression we invaded Iraq because Saddam represented a threat to national security (his ties with Al Qaeda too, don’t forget that).

FYI, people are still volunteering to go over to Iraq. It’s not like we’re forcing our troops to go their against their will. Don’t sign up if you don’t want to go.

[Puddleglum]

Odd, I was under the impression we invaded Iraq because Saddam represented a threat to national security

That's the argument I remember too. Some poster said it was to liberate the oppressed, but that is a suprious reason.

Well, and he was flaunting the UN. (and you thought you could go the whole day without seeing the word "flaunt" used - not a chance).

[wideawake]

Thanks, US007.

A few observations:

(1) Arguing foreign policy with Ron Paul on his terms is like arguing with a Trekkie about The Federation's relationship with the Romulan Empire: as a LIHOPer he lives in a fantasy world with an entire structure of crazy assumptions that non-Kool Aid drinkers are unfamiliar with.

(2) We have a volunteer military, as you point out. No American has to fight in a foreign war.

(3) Ron Paul knows much less about the Constitution than he thinks. Just because he constantly mentions the Constitution doesn't mean he's a Constitutional scholar - it may mean he's just a namedropper.

[jackieaxe]

Odd, I was under the impression we invaded Iraq because Saddam represented a threat to national security (his ties with Al Qaeda too, don’t forget that).

That's what I remember as well, however, when the operation started it was called "Iraqi Freedom". We are still throwing money away trying to instill democracy and playing Peace Corps while our troops get shot at and the Iraqi Parliament goes on vacation. I agreed with the going in and kicking butt part, but after that I don't think we should still be there.