Hang on people. What I read is that Barry has to notify Congress within 48 hours after ordering the strike which apparently he has. It is now up to Congress to approve or deny the declaration of war. Let’s hope he gets the thumbs down. I think all this rant of impeachment based on not consulting Congress is not holding water. Am I right?
Wrong. If we aren’t attacked, and the basis of the intent to enter into military hostilities against another Nation is a UN resolution as has happened here, then it’s totally up to Congress to debate, and authorize that action, NOT the President.
If Libya had attacked the United States, or United States interests then the President can order immediate action to protect us, and/or our interests, and notify Congress the details within a specified period of time.
The notification is under the War Powers Act and is not a formal declaration of war, which requires affirmative action by Congress. There will be criticism of Obama but no impeachment talk of consequence or even a serious effort to cut off funds for operations against Libya. Few in Congress want to become responsible for the ill effects of leaving Khadafi in power.