I don't think this is correct w/ regard to War Powers: "the president has 60 days, after each letter" http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/09/us/as-obama-makes-case-congress-is-divided-on-campaign-against-militants.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=HpSum&module=first-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news …
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@emptywheel Indeed - the precedents that are being establish for future non-war wars is astounding. -
@gregorydjohnsen Not just precedents but I do think we adopt implementation choices in doing so. -
@emptywheel@gregorydjohnsen It is not just damage on WPR issues alone, it is the far bigger overall damage to Separation of Powers -
@bmaz Eh. We were in the twilight days of separation of powers anyway. Why should War be any different?@gregorydjohnsen -
@emptywheel@gregorydjohnsen Easy to understand and crystallizing for regular people. So, yeah, I think it matters. -
@bmaz Oh good. Then you'll explain that in a post?@gregorydjohnsen -
@emptywheel@gregorydjohnsen Cannot I just be a simple country sports lawyer?? -
@bmaz Is this a "can" or "may" question.@gregorydjohnsen - 1 more reply
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