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How can Obama take us to war in Syria without asking congress?
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| 8/24/2013
| David Focil
Posted on 08/24/2013 11:01:51 PM PDT by d_focil
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Everyone seems to be so busy thinking about the latest apparent chemical weapons attack inside Syria and what to do about, that they are not even aware of the fact that Obama has no authority to launch a strike without congressional approval.
We know there are extremists among the rebels, and while tragic the situation is not directly affecting the US, why then are we on the brink of another war?
I wrote the linked article to spark some sort of debate, does anyone here think its actually a good idea to go into Syria at this point?
I think the powers that be are not really considering the need to follow up any strike with ground forces to secure the chemical weapons that could fall into the hands of AL-qaeda sympathizers if Assad falls. The mess we are heading into could make Iraq and Afghanistan seem like a training exercise.
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:01:52 PM PDT
by
d_focil
To: d_focil
After Greece, Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and numerous other instances, isn't it a little late to be asking that question?
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:06:59 PM PDT
by
2ndDivisionVet
(I aim to raise a million plus for Gov. Palin. What'll you do?.)
To: d_focil
Not legally !!
But when has legality ever stopped him ?
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:07:57 PM PDT
by
Tilted Irish Kilt
(Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm. -- James Madison)
To: d_focil
Because Congress is weak and has abdicated their powers and responsibilities
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:09:15 PM PDT
by
GeronL
To: d_focil
Having a Nobel Peace Prize means never having to ask permission to go to war.
-PJ
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:10:12 PM PDT
by
Political Junkie Too
(If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
To: d_focil
Syria is Obama's War against Western Civilization"
He owns it !!
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:10:31 PM PDT
by
Tilted Irish Kilt
(Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm. -- James Madison)
To: d_focil
The same way as Libya and Egypt.
Poor ol George bush went through 9 months of international scrutiny and garnered international support before he lifted a finger in Iraq.
But George was a war monger /s
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:16:04 PM PDT
by
mylife
(Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
To: Political Junkie Too
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:17:12 PM PDT
by
mylife
(Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
To: d_focil
Unfortunately, the rebels are KNOWN LIARS. Why are we even trusting their account?
Anyone remember the war in Syria a few years back when the media was posting pictures of a teddy bear laying in a blasted landscape...then some blogger pointed out that it was the exact same teddy bear in every pic?
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:23:56 PM PDT
by
Tzimisce
(The American Revolution began when the British attempted to disarm the Colonists.)
To: d_focil
Being unconstitutional didn't stop the war in Libya. The Republicans have no balls to stop him.
And no, getting involved in Syria is a very, very bad idea. With Russia, China and Iran willing to back Assad and soetoro gutting, neutering and homosexualizing the military it is supernova barfapalooza of an idea.
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:29:49 PM PDT
by
Eagles6
(Valley Forge Redux)
To: d_focil
To: d_focil
Not to worry!!! His war is not really a war but maybe a Cruise Missile or two and a predator Drone strike!!! He would never launch an all out attack... Takes up two much of his precious time.. Why he needs to campaign and go on Vacation!
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:37:13 PM PDT
by
tallyhoe
To: Eagles6
You nailed it.
This is very bad ju ju.
There is no honor in this.
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:43:10 PM PDT
by
mylife
(Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
To: d_focil
There is no such thing as congress.
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posted on
08/24/2013 11:44:15 PM PDT
by
chris37
(Heartless.)
To: d_focil
Could we get 10 million to surround the Pentagon, White House and Congress in opposition to a war? It will take this to stop them.
To: d_focil
he needs a distraction... so... he’s going to kill tens of thousands of people
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posted on
08/25/2013 12:02:09 AM PDT
by
sten
(fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
To: d_focil
He can do it because there’s no one in DC to tell him he can’t. All he feels he needs is John McCain’s support. And he has that.
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posted on
08/25/2013 12:02:35 AM PDT
by
VerySadAmerican
(When you vote for evil because you can't see evil, you ARE evil.)
To: d_focil
Just call it a police action, no congressional approval needed.
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posted on
08/25/2013 12:06:14 AM PDT
by
dalereed
To: d_focil
He can do it because the War Powers Act lets him as long as he doesn’t stay there more than 60 days he does not need Congress to approve it.
Now had congress originally done their job he wouldn’t be able to do this because he wouldn’t be the commander in chief
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posted on
08/25/2013 12:13:32 AM PDT
by
Lera
(Proverbs 29:2)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
How can Obama take us to war in Syria without asking congress?
Oh, been done tens of times...no problem.
What is a problem is how an effeminate, pansy, peace prize-winning so-called “Leader” can hurt a butterfly...
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posted on
08/25/2013 12:25:58 AM PDT
by
Netz
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