Comments on: Webb v. The Consensus on Burma http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/13/webb-v-the-consensus-on-burma/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:16:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Marshall Hill MI. http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/13/webb-v-the-consensus-on-burma/#comment-49681 Marshall Hill MI. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:12:26 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=13004#comment-49681 This Nation is in need of Politicians that under-stand America comes FIRST! This Nation is in need of Politicians that under-stand America comes FIRST!

]]> By: Jerry from Chicago http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/13/webb-v-the-consensus-on-burma/#comment-49584 Jerry from Chicago Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:08:56 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=13004#comment-49584 I need to make a correction to my prior e-mail. The correct title of the movie I was referring to is "Charlie Wilson's War". The rest of the prior e-mail stands. I need to make a correction to my prior e-mail. The correct title of the movie I was referring to is "Charlie Wilson's War". The rest of the prior e-mail stands.

]]> By: Jerry from Chicago http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/13/webb-v-the-consensus-on-burma/#comment-49409 Jerry from Chicago Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:11:01 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=13004#comment-49409 I am not familiar with Senator Webb, his background or his motives for visiting Burma. Unless the Senator had the approval of the President or the State Department for this visit and the corresponding talks with a junta chief, he shouldn't have done it. I am reminded of a recent HBO film "Jim Wilson's Secret War" wherein Congressman, Jim Wilson, a charming, hard-drinking and womanizing rogue from Texas, purportedly funded Afghan rebels with money and war materials without Congressional approval. This was done during a time when mujahadeen rebels were fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan. If even 5% of what was seen in the movie was true, this Congressman should have been jailed. We can't have Congressmen or Senators running off to foreign countries to meet with representatives of foreign governments on their own, without State Department or Presidential approval of the visit and the discussions to be held with those representatives. That's why we have a State Department. I am not familiar with Senator Webb, his background or his motives for visiting Burma. Unless the Senator had the approval of the President or the State Department for this visit and the corresponding talks with a junta chief, he shouldn't have done it.

I am reminded of a recent HBO film "Jim Wilson's Secret War" wherein Congressman, Jim Wilson, a charming, hard-drinking and womanizing rogue from Texas, purportedly funded Afghan rebels with money and war materials without Congressional approval. This was done during a time when mujahadeen rebels were fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan.

If even 5% of what was seen in the movie was true, this Congressman should have been jailed. We can't have Congressmen or Senators running off to foreign countries to meet with representatives of foreign governments on their own, without State Department or Presidential approval of the visit and the discussions to be held with those representatives. That's why we have a State Department.

]]> By: Lynn B. DeSpain http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/13/webb-v-the-consensus-on-burma/#comment-49354 Lynn B. DeSpain Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:51:54 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=13004#comment-49354 No matter what the sign says, there is always going to be that one idiot who's going to touch the paint! Hozro No matter what the sign says, there is always going to be that one idiot who's going to touch the paint!

Hozro

]]> By: Normca http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/13/webb-v-the-consensus-on-burma/#comment-49306 Normca Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:52:03 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=13004#comment-49306 I like the article, however why should we expect consistency from a bunch who have never known what it is to be consistent ? The One snubs our greatest ally as he apologizes for the USA. The One tells Israel that he is their friend, but tells them to give up more land and gives Hamas $1 billion. The One tells Iran they can have nuclear weapons and tells North Korea to give up their nuclear weapons. [Here at home he says he is a fiscal conservative and no ear marks were in his bills.] He sends more troops to Afghanistan and says victory is not a goal. He asks Germany to adopt his economical model of spend, spend and spend more [which Germany knows has not worked in the past]. Finally he appoints Hill bill to Secretary of State and then appoints George Mitchell and other envoys. [Many voices and not just one.] This is how the USA is going to earn the respect back that George lost, going into Iraq right ? A rogue senator goes to Burma and speaks for America - Its just beginning too. I like the article, however why should we expect consistency from a bunch who have never known what it is to be consistent ? The One snubs our greatest ally as he apologizes for the USA. The One tells Israel that he is their friend, but tells them to give up more land and gives Hamas $1 billion. The One tells Iran they can have nuclear weapons and tells North Korea to give up their nuclear weapons. [Here at home he says he is a fiscal conservative and no ear marks were in his bills.] He sends more troops to Afghanistan and says victory is not a goal. He asks Germany to adopt his economical model of spend, spend and spend more [which Germany knows has not worked in the past]. Finally he appoints Hill bill to Secretary of State and then appoints George Mitchell and other envoys. [Many voices and not just one.] This is how the USA is going to earn the respect back that George lost, going into Iraq right ? A rogue senator goes to Burma and speaks for America – Its just beginning too.

]]> By: Jeanne Stotler, wood http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/13/webb-v-the-consensus-on-burma/#comment-49287 Jeanne Stotler, wood Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:26:46 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=13004#comment-49287 And they thought Geo. allen was bad because he made a grammer error?? This man is aragant And they thought Geo. allen was bad because he made a grammer error?? This man is aragant

]]> By: Cherish Freedom, Fre http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/13/webb-v-the-consensus-on-burma/#comment-48532 Cherish Freedom, Fre Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:14:42 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=13004#comment-48532 If you live in or near Fredericksburg, VA, please visit FredericksburgVAPatriots.com for information about you can join others in your community who believe it is time to make our voices heard in Washington. If you live in or near Fredericksburg, VA, please visit FredericksburgVAPatriots.com for information about you can join others in your community who believe it is time to make our voices heard in Washington.

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