I listened to the Presidents speech tonight.
I looked up the ‘Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002′, afterwards.
One thing I found interesting was the last sentence in the “whereas” section which is the part at the beginning that lists reasons and intentions for the particular legislation. Here it is.
Whereas it is in the national security interests of the United States to restore international peace and security to the Persian Gulf region
I have been hearing the phrase “nation building” being tossed around a lot recently and the above phrase seems right in line with that concept.
Keep in mind that this resolution was passed by the House 296-133 and the Senate 77-23. It was clearly a product of both parties. So, both parties are responsible in answering this question that was part of the original intent.
How do we restore international peace and security to the Persian Gulf?
On another topic, I read the new Stephen King book “Lisey’s Story”. My friend Nancy loaned it to me with the words, “you’ll like this one, King is back”. It’s the first fiction I’ve read since I can remember and considering my recent screw-ups a little escapism was nice. It’s a good book. I got a little lost a few times with the travel to other dimensions but I’ve found that with King if you are a little lost, just keep reading and it will come together.
He’s a good writer. Can you sell a bazillion books and be under-rated? I also like it that he always finds a way to plug some obscure music.
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Stephanie Vann wrote,
I have no idea how to answer that question, although I admit that I am not 100% convinced that the current situation is the solution. I think it needs to happen, but how? That is much harder. The Persian Gulf area, like the Balkans, has been a site of upheaval on several occasions throughout history, and that upheaval then seems to spread - particularly in these days of the global economy.
Link | January 11th, 2007 at 9:22 am
Jayne d'Arcy wrote,
I’m reading Stephen King’s Bag of Bones right now. He’s really slung out some obscure musicians in it. I’m trying to think if I’ve come across Lisey’s Story and don’t think I have, yet. I really enjoy King and you’re right about getting lost. Do you think he does that on purpose?
Link | January 11th, 2007 at 10:03 am