Airstrikes are act of war. Constitution demands Pres get specific auth, not just "consult" Congress, before commencing nondefensive strikes.
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@repjustinamash 1541(c) True! but supplying arms and using long range weapons are not explicitly introducing armed forces to hostilities.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@repjustinamash allows Congress to authorize force short of a war declaration. I'm on your side, sir, so don't condescend in the future.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@repjustinamash open ended use of force auth. from 2001, which would also satisfy 1541c. Moral of story: get rid of provision that (cont)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@repjustinamash wager that he'll justify it by citing need to deny WMDs to Qaeda elements in Syria, which would bring it under the (cont)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@repjustinamash other part of WPR. Esp. if all he does is order an airstrike, once he orders it, Congress can't stop him--and I'll (cont)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@repjustinamash Not ignoring, just stating the (unfortunate) practical reality that no POTUS has yet been cowed by 1541c or any (cont)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@repjustinamash@philosodork Why do the very people that bashed the last tyrant over unjust war cheer the current tyrant for the same?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@repjustinamash@philosodork insane how many times Amash has had to post this, and people keep attacking him about itThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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