[Poohbah]

Whatever happened to the idea of "separation of f***ing powers?"

[Ispy4u]

Oh, congresscritters will have no problem trying to exert command influence on the case. It will never affect them anyway.

But this is probably going to hurt LTC West way more than it helps his case. I'm sure that the Armed Services Comittee will release notes refering to the Army's evidence supporting the command's case against LTC West.

[muawiyah]

The Constitution provides that Congress make regulations for the military. It can even call out the Militia.

When it comes to war, the top civilian is also the commander in chief, and the Congress works side by side with this individual and the military.

National survival takes precedence over "division of powers" in a war.

[mass55th]

"Whatever happened to the idea of "separation of f***ing powers?"

Doesn't that only pertain to the judicial, legislative and executive branches?

[Busywhiskers]

"Whatever happened to the idea of "separation of f***ing powers?""

Ever heard of Congressional oversight?

[Leatherneck_MT]

Congress has oversight. There is no separation of powers issue here. They ARE the elected representatives of West and ALL Military Personnel. This is highly appropriate and long since past due.