“because I was using ‘crux’ to mean ‘the main or central feature’”
I know what crux means, thanks. What you are getting at by defining it, on the other hand, is beyond me.
Well then, we’re even, because I don’t understand your point in questioning the crux of a debate between sloop and me. Sloop was being obtuse, making wild claims, refusing to back them up or even explain them, and refusing to answer legitimate questions. His main point seemed to be that there is no difference between a Declaration of War and an Authorization for the Use of Military Force.
You come into that, and apparently without reading the entire debate between the two of us, begin critiquing one statement. You should at least make your replies relevant to the debate.
In any event, feel free to continue, talking to yourself.