Hillary Clinton's Iraq Lies... ...So how did becoming a foreign policy warhawk to fuel

[PerfectSage]

presidential ambitions work out? :rofl:

On March 17, New York Senator and Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton gave a speech at George Washington University outlining her plans to de-escalate U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Though she called for the gradual withdrawal of U.S. combat brigades over the next several years, she continued to refuse to apologize for her 2002 vote authorizing the invasion, to acknowledge the illegality of the war, or to fully explain her false claims made at that time regarding Iraq's military capabilities and alleged ties to al-Qaeda. Nor was she able to offer an explanation as to what led to her dramatic shift from a supporter of the ongoing war and occupation as recently as a year and a half ago to her current more critical perspective.

Below are excerpts from her speech, followed by annotated comments:

"It has been five years this week since our president took us to war in Iraq."

President George W. Bush was not solely responsible for taking the United States to war. He had accomplices, such as Hillary Clinton. Bush was only able launch the invasion as a result of being provided with the authorization to do so by a Congressional resolution. Clinton was among a minority of congressional Democrats who – combined with a Republican majority – provided sufficient votes to give the go-ahead for this illegal and disastrous war.


"Bringing lasting stability to the region will take a president with the strength and determination, the knowledge and confidence...to rebuild our military readiness, to care for our veterans, and to redouble our efforts against al-Qaeda. If you give me the chance, I will be that president."

As predicted prior to the invasion, the over-extension of the U.S. armed forces, the enormous costs, and the high casualty rates resulting from the war has greatly harmed U.S. military readiness, the ability to care for veterans, and the struggle against al-Qaeda. It's hard to imagine how someone who supported the invasion can be trusted to be the kind of president who will be able to address those needs.

"Nearly 4,000 of have, by now, made that ultimate sacrifice. Tens of thousands more have suffered wounds both visible and invisible to their bodies, their minds, and their hearts. Their families have sacrificed, too, in empty places at the dinner table, in the struggle to raise children alone, in the wrenching reversal of parents burying children... Our armed forces are stretched to near the breaking point with many of our troops on their second, third, or fourth tours of duty. ... Taking into consideration the long-term costs of replacing equipment and providing medical care for troops and survivors' benefits for their families, the war in Iraq could ultimately cost well over $1 trillion."

In scholarly journals, in newspaper columns, in congressional testimony, on this web site, and elsewhere, there were ample warnings of just such disastrous consequences resulting from a U.S. invasion of Iraq. Regardless, Clinton apparently believed at the time that seizing control of that oil-rich country was worth the sacrifice.] Only since public opinion polls indicated that she had no hope of winning the Democratic presidential nomination if she continued to support the war, did she start talking about the war's negative consequences.

:rofl: Bush = pos worthy of infinite contept, Hillary is gainin' a lifetime of experience worthy of infinite contempt.

http://www.antiwar.com/zunes/?articleid=12601

[GarbagemanLB]

1. Someone who didn't bother to do her homework before voting for the biggest foreign-policy

fuck up in recent history. Should have read that NIE, Hillary. The chickens are coming home, to roost.

[PerfectSage]

4. She did her triangulating homework.... ...Bill wanted her to run 2004

She wanted to wait until 2008. Lose her 90's liberal image and run as a centerist dem/foreign policy warhawk.

I was right in march 2003. That Iraq is probably going to be a quagmire like Viet Nam. I was very strongly opposed to it.

After Viet Nam the US was still a superpower. After Iraq???????

The chickens are coming home, to roost.

[anonymous171]

2. I think she forgot the words of Truman,

That when people have the choice between a real Republican and a fake Republican, they'll choose the real thing.

[lligrd]

3. That's Why She Lost My Vote

I can't forgive voting for this mess.