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2007-01-31 Home Front: Politix

Bush Nominee: New Actions Needed in Iraq

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Posted by Fred 2007-01-31 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "One of the things in the back of my mind that I'd like to get answered is to meet with the people that have been ~~fuc*ing~~ working this issue up particularly our ambassadors, our diplomats to get an assessment of what's realistic and what's practical,"

Here, Dr. Khalilzad, pass the admiral more gold fish crackers and Kool Aid. Don't mind the sirens and loud booms outside admiral, just some nasty controlled detonations. Gold fish crackers are just the ticket for settling a stomach after a dizzying spiral from 40,000 feet over BIOP. It's a noise abatement thing, loud, nasty, mean old airplanes... waking up the locals. You know the deal.

Posted by Besoeker 2007-01-31 04:09|| 2007-01-31 04:09|| Front Page Top

#2 ..Someone PLEASE bring me up to speed on something: since WHEN does Congress have the right to confirm military commanders?

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2007-01-31 08:48|| 2007-01-31 08:48|| Front Page Top

#3 They've always had the right. The armed forces are the creation of the Congress, says so in the Constitution. The Congress approves all commissions of officers and they've routinely reviewed all major appointments and commands.

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2007-01-31 11:35|| 2007-01-31 11:35|| Front Page Top

#4 Steve-
Okay, understood now - I didn't phrase my question properly. I was wondering why Congress had to approve a theatre commander for a specific slot, I knew they approve the members of the JCS and all GO nominations.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2007-01-31 15:20|| 2007-01-31 15:20|| Front Page Top

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