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Congress hasn’t declared war in a very long time. The president was supposed to have limited power to conduct military operations, but that power has been expanded over the past century to essentially remove the need for congress to declare war.
Again, not saying this is good. I’m just saying it’s probably legal.
Yeah, I understand, but I hold on to the notion that if there were representatives with a backbone, these orders would be challenged, with impeachments and other actions rightfully taken.
Congress hasn’t declared war in a very long time. The president was supposed to have limited power to conduct military operations, but that power has been expanded over the past century to essentially remove the need for congress to declare war.
Again, not saying this is good. I’m just saying it’s probably legal.
Yeah, I understand, but I hold on to the notion that if there were representatives with a backbone, these orders would be challenged, with impeachments and other actions rightfully taken.