[Mariner]

“I don’t see it passing the House.”

Let’s hop it does.

All President’s unilateral war making power is excessive.

In a sane, constitutional world they are limited to defense against imminent and immediate threats.

For anything else they must seek Congressional approval.

NO PRESIDENT should be empowered to pursue what they perceive to be “US Interests” with military force otherwise.

[JPJones]

“All President’s unilateral war making power is excessive.”

I think so too.

Bush’s mistake was not getting a “Declaration of War” voted on by Congress.