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Justin Amash
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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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    1. 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 …

      Justin Amash added,

      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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      102 replies 488 retweets 1,116 likes
    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
      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.

      2:05 PM - 14 Apr 2018
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        2. 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
        3. 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
        4. 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
        5. 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
        6. 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
        7. 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
        8. Thom Kohl‏ @cabbageguy Apr 14
          Replying to @LibPseudonym @justinamash

          This can't be true. If this were a clear cut violation of the constitution then the Dems would be bringing impeachment up today. They are focusing on impeaching this president, which is one of the reasons this congress is so inept.

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

          Congress is inept because it doesn’t want to be held accountable for military action that might later be viewed as unpopular. That’s why they let the president do it - so they don’t have to explain themselves for making the wrong decision during reelection season

          1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
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        1. Lorie #Me2Q‏ @Patriotress Apr 14
          Replying to @justinamash @cabbageguy

          https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/985249613677391872.html …

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        2. James Johnson‏ @johnson74030 Apr 14
          Replying to @justinamash @cabbageguy

          Did you make the same appeal when Obama did it? What about Bush or Clinton? Were you offended then? Cause all presidents have taken military actions. They only need congress to approve a war, not a sporadic action.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        3. Thom Kohl‏ @cabbageguy Apr 14
          Replying to @johnson74030 @justinamash

          Bad question for @justinamash - he'll now post the tweets where he objected to all the events you list. He is VERY consistent on this issue. I just wonder why he doesn't push for a Supreme Court ruling on this power. Seems like he would rather just object each time.

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        4. James Johnson‏ @johnson74030 Apr 14
          Replying to @cabbageguy @justinamash

          Something, cause congress can’t agree on what to have for dinner! Much less agree on what powers the prez should have. I don’t like that we are bombing again either. I may not have voted for him, but no one is respecting the office of the prez.

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        1. Lisa‏ @myhappylife2020 Apr 15
          Replying to @justinamash @cabbageguy

          Wrong-o. 1) war powers Resolution is as unconstitutional as Obamacare. 2) the president has authority under the 2001 & 2002 AUMFs to continue Operation Inherent Resolve. Still in effect & same AUMFs Obama used. Stop obstructing your president.

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        1. Jeff Smith‏ @JeffSmithKC Apr 14
          Replying to @justinamash @cabbageguy

          You’re a broken record.

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