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Posted on 12/04/2025 8:17:21 AM PST by EBH
I usually don’t throw up Vanities, but this one matters — because Congress absolutely reads Free Republic, and someone on the Hill needs to hear this plainly:
Sen. Mark Warner’s “the uniformed military may help save us from this president” remark is not normal political rhetoric. It is not “oversight.” It is not “concern.”
It is the exact kind of language members of Congress were censured — and even expelled — for in the years leading up to the Civil War.
Warner is the Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. He knows the weight of his words. He knows civilian control of the military is the most sacred non-negotiable principle in the Republic. And he still floated the idea that the military might be a political counterweight to a president he dislikes.
We censured members of Congress for far less in the 19th century. We expelled them when they suggested the military should resist elected authority.
This cannot go unanswered simply because he has the correct party letter after his name.
If a Republican had said this, we all know the media and half of Congress would be screaming “military coup”, “insurrectionist,” and “remove them now.”
If we still expect a functioning republic, the response must be the same regardless of party.
Below is what a modern censure resolution should look like — clear, constitutional, and rooted in historical precedent.
📜 DRAFT CENSURE RESOLUTION — Sen. Mark Warner
RESOLUTION Censuring Senator Mark R. Warner for statements undermining civilian control of the United States military.
Whereas, the Constitution of the United States vests the President, elected by the people, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces; and
Whereas, civilian control of the military is a foundational principle of the American Republic, essential to preventing the Armed Forces from becoming an instrument of political influence or domestic coercion; and
Whereas, Senator Mark R. Warner, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, stated publicly that “the uniformed military may help save us from this President,” rhetoric which implies the Armed Forces should serve as a political check upon the constitutionally elected executive;
Whereas, such statements risk undermining the apolitical character of the United States military, and echo past eras in which Members of Congress were censured or expelled for encouraging resistance to lawful civilian authority;
Whereas, Members of Congress bear a solemn obligation to reinforce constitutional norms and must refrain from rhetoric that invites or legitimizes military involvement in partisan political disputes;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Senate of the United States hereby:
Formally censures Senator Mark R. Warner for remarks inconsistent with the Constitution and the principle of civilian control of the Armed Forces; and
Reaffirms that the United States military is subordinate to lawful civilian authority, and shall not be invoked as a political instrument by any Member of Congress; and
Calls upon all Senators, regardless of party, to avoid rhetoric that threatens public confidence in the neutrality and professionalism of the Armed Forces.
🧭 Bottom Line for FR Readers
Warner crossed a red line that no senator — D or R — should cross.
If Republicans want to defend constitutional norms, this is the moment to step up. If Democrats want to prove they believe in the “guardrails of democracy,” this is also their moment.
Either civilian control of the military is sacred… or it isn’t. And if Congress won’t defend that line, the Republic is in deeper trouble than we think.
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They’ll do no such thing, because “speech and debate”.
Censured? Is that like a sternly-worded letter?
Thank you
Huh?
The Democrats want to incite violence and chaos because they can use it to boost voter turnout.
I think the DOJ needs to do an investigation of how many DemonRAT politicians are geting money off the sale of drugs to Americans. The bastards cry because Americans want the foreign invaders out of America and now they are pissed off because the government is interfering with their drug business with their Cartel partners. DEPORT ALL DEMOCRATS NOW!!!
The uniparty in the house/senate will not ever do the right thing whether it is Constitutional or not, they cannot enrich themselves on this topic. Plus, there are too many RINOs just to pass a simple, non-binding resolution.
How is a democRat the chairman of any committee if 'pubs control the Senate?
My mistake he is Vice Chair
He’s the CIA representative and controller in the Senate.
But here is my mea culpa: https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security
Senator Warner is committed to strengthening our national security both at home and abroad, and he believes a strong and engaged United States is fundamental to securing our national interests around the world. As the Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator Warner is responsible for providing oversight of all U.S. intelligence agencies, and he deeply appreciates the work our intelligence professionals do quietly every day to keep our country safe.
Nice, but destined for nowhere. Our congress is broken beyond repair and has succumbed to the want of money and power. None of those folks represent We the People anymore. They represent only their bank accounts.
The Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress is Tom Cotton (R-AR).
Speech and Debate only applies to Congressional speeches. I think Warner was being interviewed somewhere—please correct me if I’m incorrect.
“Warner is the Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee”
Wrong
mea culpa at post 11...
You are correct and if I were Chairman I’d be steaming mad that Warner still has that old status up on his page.
Looks like they forgot to update his page. Just an oversight. /s
What a POS he is.
Congress basically does nothing these days.
He is out of control. Something gets inside these Democrats and makes them crazy.
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