[Allegra]

He just insists that the Congress vote a declaration of war before we engage in one.

So. Since we are already currently engaged, how do you (or Ron Paul) suggest that we rectify this?

I'm up way past my bedtime now, but I look forward to the Kool-Aid inspired entertainment from a few on this thread that is sure to greet me in the morning.

'Night! :-)

[trek]

I can't speak for Congressman Paul, but I will give you my opinion. Since I assume you are speaking only about the war in Iraq I would support either of the following two options.

Option one:

Get a declaration of war. And then change the rules of engagement and order our soldiers to eliminate all hostile elements in the country. Kick out the reporters, kick out the lawyers and engage in unrestricted combat against the Sunni Al Qaeda and the Sadrist Khomeiniac forces and their civilian backers. Break the resistance in the country using all necessary military means like we did with Germany and Japan and then attempt to rebuild the country.

Option 2:

Declare the original mission fulfilled and withdraw leaving the Iraqis to kill each other as they please. Here is what I mean by original mission fulfilled:

WMD threat, real or imagined gone: Check.

Saddam and the Baathists removed from power: Check

Free elections held: Check

In a nutshell we gave the Iraqis a shot at setting up a better society, if they choose not to then that is their choice.

It's only a guess, but I suspect Congressman Paul is leaning towards option 2.