Iran Situation

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(01-09-2020, 11:55 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: I'm not someone who is supposed to be shown the evidence as it's not up to me to provide approval for the actions. However, those that are supposed to be shown the evidence came away saying they weren't shown evidence of an imminent threat. This includes Senator Paul. If the administration is, by law, supposed to show there was an imminent threat and doesn't provide that evidence, then were I a Senator I would have to conclude there was not an imminent threat. That is the situation as it stands.

Feel free to let it lie. Your intellectual dishonesty is on full display for this one so we already know this will not go anywhere.

Direct quote from the linked article:

Quote:"It was probably the worst briefing I've seen at least on a military issue in the nine years I've served in the United States Senate," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said.

Lee said he left the briefing "somewhat unsatisfied" with the information given "outlining the legal, factual and moral justification for the attack."
"I find this insulting and demeaning," Lee added, saying that he now plans to vote in favor of a new war powers resolution from Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia. "That briefing changed my mind," Lee said.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., standing next to Lee, concurred, saying, "Today, this is Sen. Lee and I saying, we are not abdicating our duty."

I read that and cannot conclude Republicans feel there was no imminent danger. Call that intellectually dishonest if you wish.

WTS, I have 0 problem with Congress moving to ensure they receive more details prior to actions. I disagree with the premise; as I've always been one to support a degree of secrecy, but I don't get to make those decisions.

I wonder why the article linked was title "Insulting and demeaning' instead of "looks like no imminent threat"?

Don't answer that.