Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Colin Powell's New Book: War With Iraq Never Debated


You go too far. The considered exercise of the war powers constitutionally authorized for the President is allowed as a direct response to imminent threat, or actual attack. When asked to "vote" on war, Americans are always reluctant, having been the biggest provider of peacekeeping "fodder" in all the world's wars.

Time to revisit the Monroe Doctrine (stay at home!) while making sure that our response to circumstances is balanced, and includes participation by NATO and other treaty partners who have continuing stakes in preserving peace.
About Colin Powell
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

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