This goes against proceduralist folklore that Washington's wars are the fault of rogue executives and insufficient congressional oversight–
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@ChMadar@j_arthur_bloom Maybe, but do you think Cong going to declare war? Want to trap exec into starting himself. Could always not start. -
@JustinTLogan@j_arthur_bloom Without a doubt. But much of Cong, by actively opposing diplomacy w/ Iran, is actively narrowing the options. -
@ChMadar@j_arthur_bloom I guess that's right. They're making choice a) bomb or b) take domestic political hit. But could always choose B. -
@JustinTLogan@j_arthur_bloom Absolutely. They could, and they should.
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