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Interesting Article about the War on Terror

Published on October 27, 2007 in Politics. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

I have not checked recently, but I do not think the readership to this blog is extremely high, but I am not trying to make money from advertising or change the world. So I will give a shoutout to my friend Bill’s Blog and an interesting article he linked to written by one of his profs.

As my political views mature and the political landscape of the United States changes life is becoming increasingly frustrating. I feel disconnected from the way our country works because to me it just does not make sense. I would highly recommend trying out this podcast by Dan Carlin. If you have never dabbled into podcasts before I think this would be a great way to become hooked. It is a reasonable and interesting commentary on current events without the political skew. It is also long enough where an issue can be developed, but you do not get bored. As of right now it does not have any commercials either!

Anyway back to my frustrations and this article. This deserves a more well developed post so I will try to make it short and let the article stand on its own. I think the really frustrating thing is the perverse incentives that are created by the destruction of state and individual rights. The scary thing about this is the lack of responsibility it creates in all levels of government.

It is fair asking how we kicked so much ass in World War II, but how we are failing so badly now. The article answers this question on a variety of issues fundamental to waging a war. What really concerns me and I think answers this question on a more broad basis is that Congress has not declared war. I think if we want to wage and win a war it should be a declared and focused effort. The War Powers Act should probably be limited and scaled back. I am all about the people. The Executive takes power away from the Congress, which represents the people. Remember when you vote for President that you are not only voting for their policies that will not be fulfilled, but you are voting for numerous appointments to Federal Administrations. People who make policy without a vote of Congress or approval of the President. Of course, Congress takes power away from the people, it was meant to make government more efficient so everyone does not have to show up to Town Hall. The problem is when they take so much power that the states lose their rights (10th Amendment, anyone?).

There is just so much disconnect between the citizens and our wonderful state.

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