Oh, the Irony. . .

Alferd_Packer · 8th October 2008, 08:29 AM

In last night’s debate, McCain trumpeted his opposition to Regan sending troops to Lebanon in ’83.

According to factcheck:

McCain was quoted as saying: "I do not see any obtainable objectives in Lebanon" and that "the longer we stay there, the harder it will be to leave."

Ausmerican · 8th October 2008, 09:08 AM

And also according to factcheck.org...

Marines were initially deployed to Lebanon in August 1982. McCain, however, was not elected to the U.S. House until November 1982, more than three months after Marines had already landed.

McCain is referring to a 1983 vote to invoke the War Powers Act. That bill, which Ronald Reagan signed into law on October 12, 1983, authorized an 18-month deployment for the Marines.

Alferd_Packer · 8th October 2008, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by Ausmerican

And also according to factcheck.org...

Marines were initially deployed to Lebanon in August 1982. McCain, however, was not elected to the U.S. House until November 1982, more than three months after Marines had already landed.

Wouldn't that be 6 months?

BenBurch · 8th October 2008, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Alferd_Packer

Wouldn't that be 6 months?

Well five months from August to the first week of January when new House members take office.

8th October 2008, 08:29 AM	#1
Alferd_Packer Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,196	Oh, the Irony. . . In last night’s debate, McCain trumpeted his opposition to Regan sending troops to Lebanon in ’83. According to factcheck: McCain was quoted as saying: "I do not see any obtainable objectives in Lebanon" and that "the longer we stay there, the harder it will be to leave."
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Ausmerican Illuminator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,381	And also according to factcheck.org... Marines were initially deployed to Lebanon in August 1982. McCain, however, was not elected to the U.S. House until November 1982, more than three months after Marines had already landed. McCain is referring to a 1983 vote to invoke the War Powers Act. That bill, which Ronald Reagan signed into law on October 12, 1983, authorized an 18-month deployment for the Marines.
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8th October 2008, 09:28 AM	#3
Alferd_Packer Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,196	Originally Posted by Ausmerican And also according to factcheck.org... Marines were initially deployed to Lebanon in August 1982. McCain, however, was not elected to the U.S. House until November 1982, more than three months after Marines had already landed. Wouldn't that be 6 months?
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8th October 2008, 10:59 AM	#4
BenBurch Gatekeeper of The Left Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Universe 35.2 ms ahead of this one. Posts: 32,102	Originally Posted by Alferd_Packer Wouldn't that be 6 months? Well five months from August to the first week of January when new House members take office.
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