And here is the proof:
"Shortly before final passage, the Senate unanimously backed crippling sanctions on Iran as fears about Tehran developing a nuclear weapon outweighed concerns about driving up oil prices that would hit economically strapped Americans at the gas pump. The vote was 100-0"
And I better watch what I type, huh?
"Senate approves $662 billion defense bill" December 02, 2011|Donna Cassata, Associated Press
Ignoring a presidential veto threat, the Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a massive, $662 billion defense bill that would require the military to hold suspected terrorists linked to al-Qaida or its affiliates, even those captured on U.S. soil, and detain some indefinitely.
I will attend to that last part in a bit; however, note the wars always received plenty of money.
Btw, I read that the Pentagon budget was really $926 billion.
The vote was 93-7 for the bill authorizing money for military personnel, weapons systems, national security programs in the Energy Department, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. Reflecting a period of austerity and a winding down of decade-old conflicts, the bill is $27 billion less than what President Barack Obama requested and $43 billion less than what Congress gave the Pentagon this year.
And if you believe that..... Worship War Day: Pentagon Cries Poverty
Yeah, the "defense" cuts are going to be restored.
Shortly before final passage, the Senate unanimously backed crippling sanctions on Iran as fears about Tehran developing a nuclear weapon outweighed concerns about driving up oil prices that would hit economically strapped Americans at the gas pump. The vote was 100-0....
The legislation also would deny suspected terrorists, even U.S. citizens seized within the nation’s borders, the right to trial and subject them to indefinite detention....
And THERE GOES YOUR BILL of RIGHTS, AmeriKan!!
Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil!
Sorry, just giving this government what it wants to hear.
The series of detention provisions challenges citizens’ rights under the Constitution, tests the boundaries of executive and legislative branch authority and sets up a showdown with the Democratic commander in chief. Civil rights groups fiercely oppose the bill.
The bill reflects the politically charged dispute over whether to treat suspected terrorists as prisoners of war or criminals. The administration insists that the military, law enforcement and intelligence agents need flexibility in prosecuting the war on terror....
You know, the WAR BASED on LIES!!
Republicans counter that their efforts are necessary to respond to an evolving, post-Sept. 11 threat....
That's where my printed Globe ended it, and the bill passed 93-7 so why is the paper drawing that division as if Repugs are only to blame?
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