@SenBillNelson there is is no congressional approval, as a floridan, I am disappointed in your reaction.
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If it’s truly a just cause, shouldn’t Congress give an authorization of military force, Senator? This war is not a continuation of the post-9/11 authorization. I, too am a disappointed Floridian. Compassion for the Syrians can’t just be missiles here and there at our convenience.
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You're missing the technical definition here - it's not a WAR, they are STRIKES. There is a distinct legal definition there....
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I’m thinking the Syrians believe they’re living in a war. But their civil war is not ours. Our national interests aren’t threatened, theirs are. So our “strikes” are inserted into their war. And AUMFs are legally required.
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Since chemical weapons were used, actions taken to destroy those weapons are "in the interest of national security" and covered under the War Powers Act. That allows these strikes without congressional approval. I hope that helps.
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PRECISELY! Hence why Mattis specifically pointed to the fact that deterring the use of chemical weapons is "VITAL" to US interests. Thanks for helping me out on this one, I was losing my mind lol
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You're sick. Killing civilians because civilians were killed is not logical. It's insane.
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I don’t think a tweet counts as congressional authorization
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He should have come to Congress first
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He shouldn’t have done it at all. Congress shouldn’t have approved it even if he did. We shouldn’t be unilaterally appointing ourselves as the world’s cop.
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Without waiting for the *evidence* to be collected?! Why on Earth are you supporting this lunatic in the White House???
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As a Floridian and multi time supporter I am very disappointed with your position. This action should not have proceeded without Congressional approval. Do better!
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Where’s the Proof????? Next to Iraq’s WMD’s?
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I would rather you and the Senate hold Trump accountable for unconstitutional actions.
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Of course you support the attacks, because you're not the one fighting.
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But he had no problem sending people like me when I was enlisted. I see that now. How callous he his. I can't wait to vote him out.
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You are a repulsive shill. You support war but not Medicare for All. I'm disgusted by you. You are why I don't want to be a dem anymore.
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