The U.S. already has the RIGHT to wage war on IRAQ

by starScream 38 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  starScream

  Whether a U.S. lead invasion of Iraq is necessary or not the United States has that right and here is why.

  In 1990 the U.N. security council authorized the use of military force to expel the Iraqi army from Kuwait. British and U.S. forces were the dominant contributors to the coalition.

  General Powell was the Chairman of the Joint cheifs at that time. Even though the Iraqi army had not been totally obliterated at that time Powell was concerned how we might look in the aftermath. He felt that we might look evil in some way because it was TOO EASY to kill the Iraqi army. They were entirely unable to defend themselves from us.

  So as an act of MERCY we offered the Iraqis a CEASE FIRE AGREEMENT. That is not a peace treaty. It means we will stop blowing you out of the sand IF you do certain things. We held up our end of the deal. We were authorized by the agreement to enforce a NO FLY zone. But the Iraqis have continued to SHOOT at us since 1992. They were obligated to destroy and document all their weapons of mass destruction. We have proven that Saddam Hussein has done all he can to avoid this part of the agreement.

  The war that was fought in 1991 did not end in 1991. We (US) put the war ON HOLD. The Iraqi government has defied the agreement that put it on hold for over 10 years. The United States has done all it is obligated to fulfill the cease fire agreement. Under International law the US has the right to march its forces in peacfully and disarm Iraq. The Iraqi dictator has stated that he will fight off the invaders until the last drop of Iraqi blood has been shed. The United States has in its war doctrine that opposition is bombed first and then attacked from the ground.

  So yes, the US will bomb Iraq and it is within its rights to do so.

  Personally I don't think that it is that necessary, but if you don't act then you send the wrong message to other renegade countries.
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  LB

  star you're trying to use logic on a topic where those who use the largest font think they've won.

  Logic vs emotion

  no winnners.
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  starScream

  Brigadoon,

  The Army is not going to bomb Iraq. That is the Job of the Air Force and the Navy.

  Don`t they have the military power to bomb and destroy the whole world - why don`t they do it ?

  They have no reason to destroy the world, nor do they have the right. They have the reason and the right to take control of Iraq and destroy its illegal weapons. Iraq has stated that it will attack an invading force. Iraq is in violation of international law and the cease-fire agreement.

  You are not being rational. You are being emotional.

  They anyway are only scoundrels and cowards in the eyes of most americans: so come on, lets go!

  That is false. Most Americans support the War. Check the gallup pole.

  Isn`t it an act of MERCY that the US-army only bomb and destroy the Irak now.

  The US has no intention of destroying Iraq. I don't know where you even got that. You are just making things up now.

  Use your damned nuke bombs !

  We wouldn't anyway, but it doesn't look like we would need to. The Iraqi army has started surrendering even before the War has started!!
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  starScream

  Brigadoon,

  Who are you, and where do you live. If you are the enemy I'm not going to try to rationalize with you.
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  bebu

  Very interesting posts, Starscream! Touche'.

  bebu
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  COMF

  I am NOT INTERESTED TO LIVE ANY TIME LONGER IN THIS DAMNED WORLD OF SHIT YOUR DAMNED POLITICS HAD PREPARED TO US !

  Are you perchance the author of "All your base are belong to us"?

  I am NOT INTERESTED TO LIVE ANY TIME LONGER IN THIS DAMNED WORLD

  So, what's the holdup?
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  czarofmischief

  Wow,

  So much pain and energy - if only his command of the English language was a little more coherent he could probably write some dramatic poetry.

  I am NOT INTERESTED TO LIVE ANY TIME LONGER IN THIS DAMNED WORLD OF SHIT YOUR DAMNED POLITICS HAD PREPARED TO US ! TURBO-CAPITALISM ! CRIME ! JOB-LESS PEOPLE ! MOBBING AND DISTRESS ALL AROUND ! ECONOMY-CRISIS !

  It's like a Rage Against The Machine lyric...

  I'm sorry, I don't see any mobbing, and sure, the economy sucks, but its not nearly as bad as the Great Depression and we got through that - the important thing is that we have our families.

  Turbo-capitalism? Define this concept, please.

  CZAR
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  starScream

  It's like a Rage Against The Machine lyric...

  Its too bad rage against the machine had to waste their talent as anti-american commi girls.

  Turbo-capitalism? Define this concept, please.

  I actually agree with him that America has a turbo capitalism problem. It is not related to our foriegn policy though and only goes where it is wanted.
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  Simon

  Ahh ... I see, so they can keep attacking Iraq for the same thing ad-naseum (in the true sense of the word).

  Glad that's clear then!

  Actually, the first war was to 'save Kuwait' ... how / why did that involve invading Iraq and bombing them for the next 12 years?

  Face the facts - this war is not justified and is going to make things worse. YOU are going to see the effects of terrorism increasing because of anti-US sentiment that is being created. We in the UK / Eaurope have lived under the shadow of terrorism for many many years ...both cities either side of use had massive IRA bombs for instance. I hear a lot of bravado and "yeah, get 'em ... "USA USA" " nonsense but the reality is that the slightest trouble and everyone is inside peeing their pants (Washington sniper a good example). You really don't want to live your lives like that do you?

  if you don't act then you send the wrong message to other renegade countries

  Don't you get it yet? WE are the biggest renegade countries, defying the UN more than Saddam ever has !!
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  czarofmischief

  I LIKE this kid - he's only preaching my ultimate fantasy - that the US gets to be left completely and utterly alone.

  Unfortunately, brigadoon, people like to pick fights with the US. Japan did it. Germany did it. Osama did it. Because we are the biggest. And so we have to hit the guys that could be building the weapons that could really hurt us - like Iraq.

  Yes, this war is going to be terrible. I can't deny that.

  But we will rebuild Iraq, you'll see.

  CZAR