Rumsfeld signed secret act in 2004 to attack Al Qaeda ANYWHERE: Be concerned, be very concerned

In case you didn’t already know, back in 2004 Rumsfeld basically wrote a blank check for the military to go wherever they want to in order to chase Al Qaeda:

These military raids, typically carried out by Special Operations forces, were authorized by a classified order that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld signed in the spring of 2004 with the approval of President Bush, the officials said. The secret order gave the military new authority to attack the Qaeda terrorist network anywhere in the world, and a more sweeping mandate to conduct operations in countries not at war with the United States. Source: New York Times

Basically this is saying that we can attack Al Qaeda in any country wherever they are, without the permission of the country whose border we cross. And we have the nerve to wonder why other countries don’t like America?

Perhaps such a policy would be acceptable if this country had a track record of both reliable intelligence information and proved that it did not abuse it’d position as a world power for financial gain. The fact that this country has such a policy bothers me greatly.

I’m holding my breath until January 20th when the transfer of power is complete. Until this transfer, learning of this policy gives me no comfort, being well aware that it only takes one military action to propel us further into war. The bottom line is that I have little faith in the current administration to exercise sound judgment on anything pertaining to the future of this nation.

God help us!

Filed under: Al Qaeda, By Cheri Thomas, donald rumsfeld, President George W. Bush, Terrorism, war