This is purely the result of Trump Derangement Syndrome. If there ever were an issue Democrats could rally around, this is it. It’s foreign policy, it’s attacking a nation that has chanted death to America for decades, been involved in killing Americans, and so much more. But, no, they are unhinged. Anything regarding Trump they have to do the opposite. First, though
And here we go
Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes
Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military action against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation on Saturday.
Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on resolutions to require President Trump to seek Congressional approval to use military force on Iran as top Democrats — and some Republicans — seek to reassert Congress’ power to declare war and prevent a prolonged conflict. And although the votes were expected ahead of the strikes, the administration’s actions over the weekend prompted new energy from lawmakers, and calls for Congress to return to Washington immediately to vote as the conflict unfolds.
“This is a disaster, it is illegal, and the president is obligated under the Constitution to come to Congress and ask for an authorization of military force,” Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said Sunday on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”
It’s not illegal, it’s undocumented. All Trump really needs to do is officially notify Congress and then end it up in 60-90 unless Congress authorizes further action.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate should “quickly return to session and reassert its constitutional duty by passing our resolution to enforce the War Powers Act.” And House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said House Democrats “remain committed to compelling a vote” on a war powers resolution upon the chamber’s return this week.
“Iran is a bad actor and must be aggressively confronted for its human rights violations, nuclear ambitions, support of terrorism and the threat it poses to our allies like Israel and Jordan in the region,” Jeffries said in a statement. “However, absent exigent circumstances, the Trump administration must seek authorization for the preemptive use of military force that constitutes an act of war. And Orange Man Bad!”
Ok, I added that last sentence. But, that is what it boils to. Same with Thomas Massie, who’s gone pure TDS. Democrats are seriously on the wrong side of a 90/10 issue, and, to repeat, it’s all due to TDS.
The resolutions would direct the president to remove U.S. military forces from hostilities against Iran unless authorized by either a declaration of war or another specific authorization for the use of military force. Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who’s leading the war powers push in the Senate said in a statement that the chamber should immediately return to session to “block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran.”
Good grief, these people. This is a generational chance to get rid of the leaders of the largest state sponsor in the world. China, Russia, and Cuba have been seemingly changing their tunes. And Democrats want to retreat.
Under the War Powers Act of 1973, passed over President Nixon’s veto, the President has to seek congressional approval or troops must be withdrawn within sixty days, with an additional 30 days if he certifies that the additional time is required to withdraw in a safe and orderly manner. More, Congress can force earlier withdrawal by concurrent resolution, something not subject to a presidential veto. The additional thirty day certification remains legally possible.
In effect, the President has time to break Iran, but not remake Iran. That’s actually a good thing: much of the problems we had in Afghanistan and Iraq were the results og attempts at ‘nation-building,’ trying to turn Islamic [insert slang term for feces here]holes into Western democracies.
The late Shah was westernizing Iran culturally, but not politically; he was a dictator. Maybe, maybe! if the Iranian protesters finish the overthrow of the government we can have an Iran which is mostly inward-looking politically — the part we want most — and possibly trading burkhas for bikinis socially. Democratic? Possible but unlikely. Islamic in moderation? Maybe.
The Sharia law practiced in Iran is much more liberal than that enforced in Safi Arabia. Why aren’t we trying to free those women?
They just announced that 3 jets were shot down by Kuwait. I haven’t seen any reports over the pilots.
Polymarket gambling has set the over under for the length of the war at 30 days. I am in on the over.
Ira. Has already refused Trump’s initial offer of a cease fire.
How long do you think this will last ?