SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Jan 28, 2007 15:44:35 GMT -5
There is a very good interview with Republican Senator Chuck Hagel from Nebraska at the following: men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_5326An excerpt follows: Why do you oppose the “surge”? For almost four years, this administration has been saying, “Just give us another six months. Give us more time. The Iraqis need more help. We need more troops. We need more money.” I am not willing to sacrifice more young men and women for a policy that isn’t working.Knowing, as we do, there is a broad spectrum of political views on this board, I am curious as to how Hagel is seen. Please take a moment to read the interview before responding. I will add a special request -- that all responses be thoughtful and respectful of opposing views. Thank you.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Jan 28, 2007 16:48:11 GMT -5
For argument's sake, here's the AUMF that Congress passed to compare/contrast with what Hagel says in the interview. Generally speaking I have a man-crush on Chuck Hagel, but I don't necessarily buy this story that Lugar/Hagel/Biden saved America by narrowing the AUMF because the narrower version is still pretty broad. www.c-span.org/resources/pdf/hjres114.pdfLike I said, I really like Chuck Hagel, and I agree with many of the positions he takes in the interview, particularly those on torture/Guantanamo. However, I think he's a little up on his high horse in this piece.
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on Jan 28, 2007 19:02:10 GMT -5
CYA interview.
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Post by albertogonzales on Jan 29, 2007 11:34:33 GMT -5
Senator Hagel is a fine citizen, a devoted family man, and a true Patriot who has dedicated his life to public service.
Unfortunately, Sentator Hagel's views on Iraq are misinformed and wrong. It is a shame he has allowed the liberal media to taint his otherwise lucid views on foreign policy. It is with great regret I now place Senator Hagel on The List.
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