White House Didn’t Seek Legal Advice, Certain Libya Operation Complies with War Powers Resolution

CNSNews ^ | June 6, 2011 | Fred Lucas

[jazusamo]

Obama doesn't have to seek legal advice, he was a constitutional law professor, don't you know? /sarc

[allmost]

He is in violation of the statute. There was/is no authorization for military action beyond 60 days. I don’t see the words to mince here. He is currently engaged in open active criminal activity.

[Steely Tom]

This is completely consistent with the Obama Doctrine, which is basically this: whatever Obama wants is, by definition, lawful and good. What displeases or inconveniences Obama is illegal and evil.

[ExTexasRedhead]

What about the Al Qaeda terrorists within the Libyan rebels that Hussein is aiding??? No one asking the pertinent questions in DC!

[fwdude]

In other words, “We don’t need no stinkin’ resolution!”

[jazusamo]

Agreed. I also believe his initial decision without the approval of Congress was in violation of the act.

[allmost]

CiC needs some flexibility. The checks and balances are... the basis of our theoretical government however.

[combat_boots]

The Congress and Attorney General, let alone WH counsel, Bauer, apparently didn’t get the memo about how 0bama can do whatever the frack he bloody (well, other American families’ blood)wants. Huh.

Making $h!ite up as they go along. And greasing the skids of the TOTUS’ agenda with American military guts and blood. Ayres and Dohrn, let alone Wright, 0bama, Pelosi, Reid and Soros, must be screeching with delight. Break out the Cristal! More American military died in the last 3 days ALONE!

/loathing

[Nachum]

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[jazusamo]

There’s flexibility written in the act for the initial 60 days for the CiC but I don’t believe the Libyan operation met them. He used the UN to justify the action and we shouldn’t get involved because of a UN resolution without the approval of Congress, JMO.

[houeto]

I also believe his initial decision without the approval of Congress was in violation of the act.

It was. The question is, "What are they going to do about it?"

Anger does not even begin to describe my thoughts concerning our current House leadership.

[BobP]

White House Didn’t Seek Legal Advice, Certain Libya will be ruled by the Brotherhood.

We're living through a farce (flop), wrapped in a mockery (sick comedy), wrapped in an enigma imitating a president known as Zer0 -- take your pick on the order.

He lies about every detail that slithers out of his mouth. The form, substance, background, data, interpretation and meaning of every detail. He lies about his birth, his associates, his appointees, his policies, his activities, his thoughts, his family, everything. It's as if he can't speak a word without turning it into a dozen lies.

There is nothing worse for America than this embittered socialist manipulating the system from within.

''The buck stops anywhere but here.'' -- Barry Soetoro

[tet68]

“We believe we are acting consistent with the War Powers resolution,” Carney continued.

Gee Mr.Carney, who died and made you president.

He should have said, “The President believes he was
acting consistant with the War Powers resolution.”

Baaah, probably a Ivy league education.

[jazusamo]

"What are they going to do about it?"

Absolutely nothing, and I agree. The House leadership should have been all over this from day one.

[Political Junkie Too]

It's only legal if Obama says that it's legal.

-PJ

[jazusamo]

Impeach Obama, BUMP!

[Digger]

When you live in a Banana Republic it’s what to expect. Oh, you didn’t get that memo.

[Logical me]

Our King answers to no one. He is America's absolute ruler and subject to no laws. Think not?

[jagusafr]

“The measure is nonbinding, but expressly prohibits ground troops”

Uh - K...

[Brett11]

This is really an impeachable offense. I believe that the Republicans in Congress need to draft articles of impeachment.