The Precedent Has Been Challenged-A Great Move That Throws Hammer Into Gears Of Imperial-Presidency

[kpete]

But this is a great move that really throws a hammer into the gears of the Imperial Presidency.

We've lobbed cruise missiles into lots of countries since Reagan started it by bombing Libya back in 1986. No congressional approval. Clinton lobbed cruise missiles into Baghdad three times (to retaliate for the assassination attempt on Bush the Larger in 93, to defend our no-fly zones in 96, and to punish Saddam for not complying with chemical weapons inspections in 98). He also lobbed 'em into Sudan and Afghanistan in 98, and into Bosnia and Kosovo, and sent troops into Somalia and Haiti.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/crash-course-a-guide-to-30-years-of-us-military-strikes-against-other-nations.php?ref=fpb

And that's just Clinton. All the presidents have done it. All without Congressional approval.

Now that precedent has been challenged. Great politics for Obama in the moment, but even better for the future.

via:
http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2013/9/1/1368/27638

[Motown_Johnny]

1. Maybe we can get a revision to the War Powers Act.

THAT would be meaningful.

[Solly Mack]

2. K&R

[RobertEarl]

3. Damn hippies are taking over, man

They have finally gotten old enough to influence our government, and in seeking the truth, have made the government take notice of the peace loving purists.

The govs are chilling out for a bit before doing what our ancestors used to do at the drop of a hat. Call it progress, or what?

[rhett o rick]

4. I would feel better if he had said he would abide by their decision. nm

[ProSense]

5. Interesting list. n/t