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US House candidate, MI-3

I defend #liberty and explain every vote at http://facebook.com/justinamash  • 'Laws must be general, equal, and certain.' —F.A. Hayek

Third District of Michigan
Joined January 2011

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    Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Apr 14
    US House candidate, MI-3

    Justin Amash Retweeted Justin Amash

    The Constitution makes offensive military action without congressional approval unconstitutional. The War Powers Resolution is unnecessary but consistent in that regard. Don’t fall for the lie that the WPR grants authority for “limited” offensive action without approval. Thread:https://twitter.com/justinamash/status/983506478605701120 …

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    Justin AmashVerified account @justinamash
    US House candidate, MI-3
    You’re going to hear and read the false, tired assertion that the War Powers Resolution (or Act) allows the president to take offensive military action without congressional approval for 60-90 days. Here’s why that’s not true:
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      2. Thom Kohl‏ @cabbageguy Apr 14
        Replying to @justinamash

        So given the chance to vote on the action, how would you have voted and why? Haven't heard your answer to this yet.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Apr 14
        US House candidate, MI-3
        Replying to @cabbageguy

        It’s the duty of the executive branch to make the case to Congress and present evidence. They did not even attempt to do that, so the only appropriate vote would be no.

        6 replies 3 retweets 39 likes
      4. Thom Kohl‏ @cabbageguy Apr 14
        Replying to @justinamash

        Given that our congress can't accomplish anything in shorter than months, sometimes years - I'll take results over process. Fix your house and make it functional and maybe we can begin to follow the process again. #MAGA

        2 replies 0 retweets 10 likes
      5. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Apr 14
        US House candidate, MI-3
        Replying to @cabbageguy

        I’ll take process first any day. Favoring results over process is the same as holding that the end justifies the means. Process versus results reflects the main difference between America (process-focused) and despotic regimes everywhere (results-focused).

        5 replies 4 retweets 48 likes
      6. Thom Kohl‏ @cabbageguy Apr 14
        Replying to @justinamash

        Yep - I understand your position. In this instance, I 100% agree with the chemical weapon response and know it would have never happened if debated and ultimately voted upon. Congress is too slow and political as it stands now - totally dysfunctional.

        5 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      7. Milton F.A. Mises‏ @LibPseudonym Apr 14
        Replying to @cabbageguy @justinamash

        Unilateral offensive military action against a sovereign nation by the exec. branch without congressional approval is illegal, unconstitutional, and undermines coequal branches of govt. These types of actions have gone unchecked too long. Time for some accountability

        2 replies 2 retweets 17 likes
      8. Thom Kohl‏ @cabbageguy Apr 14
        Replying to @LibPseudonym @justinamash

        I hear this stated every time it happens, which has been many times. Is there any action in the courts to decide this issue once and for all? If not, why not?

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      9. Milton F.A. Mises‏ @LibPseudonym Apr 14
        Replying to @cabbageguy @justinamash

        Agreed that it’s a broken record, happens over & over with impunity under Dem & Rep admins alike. Law is written clearly, nothing to decide, rather just enforce the law as is. The rest of congress needs to grow a backbone and demand just that

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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      2.  ❌Patriot of The Rebellion ❌‏ @ParentWayne Apr 15
        Replying to @justinamash @shupe_laura

        Constitution means nothing Today! Presidents don’t obey or enforce, Congressman & Senators don’t even know it! Supreme court just find ways around it. You Wonder why our country is dying? Bring back our Constitution & You Will #MAGA #Withyou #LibertyRising #TeamHazel @ShaneTHazel

        1 reply 2 retweets 4 likes
      3. GAGirl1967 Is 99.999% White like Liz.‏ @Tamaraw68415067 Apr 15
        Replying to @ParentWayne @justinamash and

        A marine Corp veteran who teaches classes on the constitution in his community is exactly what congress needs right now! @ShaneTHazel is #WithYou.pic.twitter.com/1txUaYdMaS

        0 replies 7 retweets 10 likes
      4. End of conversation
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      2. I'mJustABiLL Eph 5:11‏ @bchapman151 Apr 14
        Replying to @justinamash

        Sorry Justin. Congress is BROKEN. The POTUS can commit forces for up to 60 days. You can spin the War Powers Act all you want for political purposes. I do not remember Obama going before congress asking for permission for this little gem either:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/19/barack-obama-orders-raid-kill-80-islamic-state-terrorists-libya/ …

        2 replies 4 retweets 6 likes
      3. Just a Boi‏ @AmOnlyABoi Apr 14
        Replying to @bchapman151 @justinamash

        Amash didn’t support Obama’s actions in that case. Also, you are literally arguing with a sitting U.S. congressman about what is legal and constitutionally allowed; are you delusional?

        3 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. I'mJustABiLL Eph 5:11‏ @bchapman151 Apr 14
        Replying to @AmOnlyABoi @justinamash

        I'mJustABiLL Eph 5:11 Retweeted

        Read up and learn something and stop being such an apologist for a RINO. https://twitter.com/ThomasWictor/status/985249613677391872 …

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      2. Tyler Gloe‏ @GLOEstick Apr 14
        Replying to @justinamash

        What recourse do the American people have for this breach of our constitution that could draw us into a massive war and cost young Americans their lives?

        1 reply 0 retweets 10 likes
      3. glenda lahaye‏ @jerinsmommacita Apr 14
        Replying to @GLOEstick @justinamash

        None because there is no breach.

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      4. End of conversation
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      2. Facts for Amash‏ @FactsForAmash Apr 14
        Replying to @johncwentling @justinamash

        On Obama and Libya “When there is no imminent threat to our country, he cannot launch strikes without authorization from the American people, through our elected representatives in Congress,” wrote Representative Justin Amash.https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/world/africa/22powers.html …

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Facts for Amash‏ @FactsForAmash Apr 14
        Replying to @FactsForAmash @johncwentling @justinamash

        Facts for Amash Retweeted Justin Amash

        Your bias towards Trump is blinding you. On Obama and Syriahttps://twitter.com/justinamash/status/372352492061077504 …

        Facts for Amash added,

        Justin AmashVerified account @justinamash
        US House candidate, MI-3
        Unquestionably unconstitutional & illegal for Pres to strike #Syria w/o congressional auth. War Powers Res is clear: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/1541 ….
        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Commish‏ @The_Commish_Cup Apr 14
        Replying to @FactsForAmash @johncwentling @justinamash

        Seriously. Amash is one of the few people in Congress who is actually consistent.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      5. End of conversation

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