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"I believe in all faith that Paul isn’t anti-semitic, however, I have never seen the radicals come out behind someone so strongly. I believe it is because Paul is so anti-war and he discusses the neocon (sic) control, to the radicals this equals to the zionist conspiracy."

Agreed, except perhaps to describe him as anti-war. I think he supported the use of force in Afghanistan and was trying to get a formal declaration of war for Iraq. As far as to whether a formal declaration or just a authorization for a use of force was proper, seems to be largely a matter of differing opinions.

Personally, I would have preferred (as if my opinion mattered) a formal declaration for Iraq, since it had a functioning government against which to wage a war. This wasn't the case in Afghanistan.

As far as to whether a formal declaration or just a authorization for a use of force was proper, seems to be largely a matter of differing opinions.

A declaration of war is Constitutional, legal procedure.

'Resolutions' and 'authorizations' are just a statement of policy....a.k.a. hot air.

See Article Article I / Section 8 / Clause 11

To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;