[G.Mason]

I reckon no one has advised the Dims that they aren't running the war.

Sure, they can attempt to deny funding for it.

Let them try.

[SoFloFreeper]

Exactly right!

MEMO TO 'RATS:
You need to be the Commander in Chief to order the troops around. Your boy, Vietnam hack John 'effin Kerry LOST THE ELECTION. So, your party cannot order troops around.

There, the lesson in basic Constitutionalism is over. For now.

[michigander]

I reckon no one has advised the Dims that they aren't running the war.

Exactly.

Public Law 107-243

SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.

(a) Authorization.--The President is authorized to use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be necessary and appropriate in order to--

(1) defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and

(2) enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq.