The U.S. is no longer at war with Iraq, but that doesn't make the symbolic effort irrelevant. (via MaddowBlog)
It was exactly 20 years ago this week when the United States began the war in Iraq, which came on the heels of a congressional vote giving the Bush/Cheney administration the authorization to use force. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reflected on the anniversary on the chamber floor yesterday.
To be sure, it’s fair to see much of the resolution as symbolic. After all, the United States is not at war in Iraq, and withdrawing the years-old resolutions would not have a practical impact on the country’s military operations or broader national security strategy. At this point, I suspect some of you are feeling some skepticism. “Sure, this is all very nice,” you’re thinking. “But with a far-right House Republican majority in place, it won’t much matter what the Senate passes.”
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