he had full UN approval to act within Iraq, short of invasion.
No he didn't:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraqi_no-fly_zones
Iraqi no-fly zones
'While the enforcing powers had cited United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 as authorizing the operations, the resolution contains no explicit authorization. The Secretary-General of the UN at the time the resolution was passed, Boutros Boutros-Ghali called the no-fly zones "illegal" in a later interview with John Pilger'
he had full UN approval to act within Iraq, short of invasion.
No he didn't:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraqi_no-fly_zones
Iraqi no-fly zones
'While the enforcing powers had cited United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 as authorizing the operations, the resolution contains no explicit authorization. The Secretary-General of the UN at the time the resolution was passed, Boutros Boutros-Ghali called the no-fly zones "illegal" in a later interview with John Pilger'
its all a matter of interpretation. the US, UK, and France saw the no fly zones as a way to enforce 688. no surprise you would agree with anyone who doesnt follow their interpretation. but I guarantee you would if it fit your agenda.
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No he didn't:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraqi_no-fly_zones
Iraqi no-fly zones
'While the enforcing powers had cited United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 as authorizing the operations, the resolution contains no explicit authorization. The Secretary-General of the UN at the time the resolution was passed, Boutros Boutros-Ghali called the no-fly zones "illegal" in a later interview with John Pilger'
its all a matter of interpretation. the US, UK, and France saw the no fly zones as a way to enforce 688. no surprise you would agree with anyone who doesnt follow their interpretation. but I guarantee you would if it fit your agenda.
That old chestnut. Using semantics to justify your crimes.
your friends the Islamic extremists do it too when they interpret the Koran to kill all non-believers. but thats perfectly fine for you.
And what Islamic extremists might these be?
Anyone who doesnt agree with JLew's views.
the Taliban and el queda.
So now you're saying that I support the Taliban and Al Queda?
Care to elaborate?