SEN TIM KAINE D VA is one of the few to publicly challenge the Obama administration on their plans to take us to war without congressional approval. I fear he will support the warmongers and those more concerned about the profit margins of the military-industrial complex and the oil and energy companies, choosing to forget we still have tens of thousands of wounded warriors from the Iraq and Afghan wars that we continue to neglect and that we lost several thousand brave Americans in battle in these countries AND that were are still fighting in Afghanistan while paying for the war there and in Iraq. The government and the people of Iraq have not been able to fight for and defend their own nation, there is no way congress and the Obama administration can justify shedding one more drop of American blood, sacrificing one more American life or spending one more American taxpayer dollar on Iraq. One more thing, I have nephews in the Army, and if they are sent to Iraq or Syria and any harm comes to them you can be sure Obama and my representative and senators will know I hold them personally responsible. Not a threat, but a promise.....
Kaine Statement On Expanded U.S. Military Operations Against ISIL
"Actions by ISIL over the past several months, including the gruesome murder of an American journalist and threats against others, are barbaric and the work of a callous terrorist organization. I agree that ISIL poses a significant terrorist threat to U.S. interests and partners in the region, which is why the Administration has initiated military action against the group. But I do not believe that our expanded military operations against ISIL are covered under existing authorizations from Congress. The 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force does not apply, and the Administration has testified that the 2002 Iraq war authorization is obsolete and should be repealed. Under Article II, the President has authority to defend against imminent threats to U.S. national security interests and personnel, but I have reservations regarding whether our military actions against ISIL all meet this test.
“I’m encouraged by reports that indicate Administration officials have signaled that seeking Congressional authorization for U.S. military action against ISIL is being considered. This fight, and the threat posed by ISIL, is serious enough that Congress and the Administration must be united on U.S. policy going forward. I urge the Administration to use the next two weeks to clearly define the strategy and objectives of its mission against ISIL, then bring it to Congress for a debate and authorization vote.
“I have long stressed that Congress must formally approve the initiation of significant military action – it is what the framers of the Constitution intended, and Congress and the Executive have a responsibility to do the hard work to build a political consensus in support of our military missions. ??
"No one doubts the inhumane nature of ISIL. The Secretary of Defense has described ISIL as ‘beyond anything that we’ve seen.’ I applaud the setbacks ISIL has suffered at the hands of the U.S. military. And I will always support the President when he takes action to protect American servicemembers and diplomats. But I am calling for the mission and objectives for this current significant military action against ISIL to be made clear to Congress, the American people, and our men and women in uniform. And Congress should vote up or down on it.”
WAR PIG LYRICS by Black Sabbath
"Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerers of death's construction
In the fields the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds, oh lord yeah!
Politicians hide themselves away
They only started the war
Why should they go out to fight?
They leave that role to the poor
Time will tell on their power minds
Making war just for fun
Treating people just like pawns in chess
Wait 'till their judgement day comes, yeah!
Now in darkness, world stops turning
As the war machine keeps burning
No more war pigs of the power
Hand of god has sturck the hour
Day of judgement, god is calling
On their knees, the war pigs crawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Satan, laughing, spreads his wings
Oh lord yeah!"
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