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To answer your last question, Pelosi was against taking action then, and she is now. Back then, our action was in defense of Kuwait, and one could theoretically argue that it was none of our business. NOW, it is very much our business, as we are in defense of our OWN country
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Back then, Hussein had already attacked Kuwait, so we had more of a perogative to help the Kuwaitis. Right now, nothing of that gravity has happened.
If Hussein was so dangerous, why didn't we go after him when W. first got into office? Has he only been a threat since June or July of this summer? It would seem to be that way, judging by how news articles read.
He may have all the nuclear and chemical weapon material that he can dream of, but last time I checked, North Korea and China supposedly had them too, and we aren't exactly kissing cousins with them.
But I guess a preemptive strike on Iraq would be a lot easier, wouldn't it? Besides, Hussein tried to have Bush Sr. assassinated...
Thanks for the info on the Libertarian stance though.
-Sam