If John McCain had been President, would he have invaded Iraq?

Bush Presidential Press Secretary (at the time), Scott McClellan in his recent memoir said that President Bush relied on an aggressive "political propaganda campaign" to sell the Iraq war and downplayed diplomatic problems. John McCain says, "I hate war." Recently in Germany, Pres. Bush said the achievement of the Iraq War was the ouster of Saddam Hussein. There were never found any weapons of mass destruction.

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1. everyone hates war... but there are times that you have to go to war, its an evil planet... I wouldnt trust McClellan's novel and since pretty much everyone voted to go to war, yes
2. All reasonable people hate war. I am sure Bush hates war as well. That is why our constitution made sure only it would be difficult to get enough votes to go to war. Only Congress can send us to war. Our Congress sent us to Iraq, not the President. The president does not have that power. It is the Congress that is charged with making sure we don't go to war unless needed. Only Congress can keep us in a war. They and only they have the power to keep it going.
3. Maybe a better question would be; If he was president at the time depending on the same intelligence would OBAMA have invaded Iraq? He would most likely have asked the countries like Iraq and Afganistan to round up the terrorists and their camps and play nice. And I bet he would have expected Sadam Husein to comply, just because hes such a persusave person. Not to mention all the funds he would have prommised Iraq for humaniterian reasons.. Although he's a Senator he is a real winner, and supposedly was raised up POOR. Wonder how much he and his family are worth today? I wonder if they are still poor? If they are still poor why dont they say where they give all their money to lead by example? No example, NO BEEF! Bolonge only! And if you want to know what he stands for: The Obama Tidal Wave Some of you will recognize the name of Bill Brown. He is a highly respected retired member of the Billy Graham team. I take his assessment of Obama very seriously and for that reason accept his challenge to pass this on I share his concern about the "rock star" image Obama has and watch with growing concern at the celebrity status the media has foisted upon him. I hope this informs you in a wise way. We are witnessing a political phenomenon with Barack Obama of rare magnitude. His speeches have inspired millions and yet most of his followers have no idea of what he stands for except platitudes of "Change" or that he says he will be a "Uniter". The power of speech from a charismatic person truly can be a powerful thing; Certainly Billy Graham had charisma and both his manner of speech and particularly the content changed millions. On the extreme other hand, the charisma of Adolph Hitler inspired millions and the results were catastrophic. Barack Obama certainly is no Hitler or a Billy Graham, but for many Americans out there feeling just like a surfer who might be ecstatic and euphoric while riding a tidal wave, the real story is what happens when it hits shore. Many people have asked, "what has Barack Obama actually accomplished to qualify himself as a candidate for President?" Here is a list of Barack Hussein Obama's accomplishments: * He voted against banning partial birth abortion. * He voted no on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. * Supports affirmative action in Colleges and Government. * In 2001 he questioned harsh penalties for drug dealing. * Says he will deal with street level drug dealing as minimum wage affair. * Admitted marijuana and cocaine use in high school and in college. * His religious convictions are very murky. * He is willing to meet with Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Kim Jung Il and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. * Has said that one of his first goals after being elected would be to have a conference with all Muslim nations. * Opposed the Patriot Act. * First bill he signed that was passed was campaign finance reform. * Voted No on prohibiting law suits against gun manufacturers. * Supports universal health-care. * Voted yes on providing habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. * Supports granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. * Supports extending welfare to illegal immigrants. * Voted yes on comprehensive immigration reform. * Voted yes on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. * Wants to make the minimum wage a "living wage". * Voted with Democratic Party 96 percent of 251 votes. * Opposed to any efforts to Privatize Social Security and instead supports increasing the amount of tax paid. * He voted No on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax. * He voted No on repealing the "Death" Tax. * He wants to raise the Capital Gains Tax. * Has repeatedly said the surge in Iraq has not succeeded. * He is ranked as the most liberal Senator in the Senate today and that takes some doing. If your political choices are consistent with Barack Obama's and you think that his positions will bring America together or make it a better place, then you will probably enjoy riding the wave and not passing on this information. If you are like most Americans that after examining what he stands for, are truly not in line with his record, it would be prudent to get off the wave or better yet, never get on, before it comes on shore and undermines the very foundations of this great Country. We have limited time to save America or the Supreme Court as we know it. The only change we will get is the change left over from all of his public welfare assistance programs and his buying the votes of the people taking these programs on a consistent basis. Remember...inaction is action.
4. I think he would have invaded Poland or Greenland.
5. I think that McCain is far more level headed than bush. First thing that comes to mind is that McCain would not have sat for SEVEN minutes after hearing the news of the towers being hit. If in fact McCain would have deemed it necessary to go to war he would not have waited two years. And if McCain becomes president he will return the troops at a pace that is safe and to the benefit to the U.S.