[Celtman]

I guess it depends on what the meaning of "is" is.

      The question is whether an "Authorization for Use of Military Force" constitutes a declaration of war.  My answer is no.  It's not a new question.  The Korean "Police Action" had all of the trappings of a war, except for a declaration of war - and it has not ended, it's just suspended by an armistice.  Was the invasion of Iraq autuorized by an act of Congress?  Yes.  Was that Act authorized by the Constitution?  No.  Does it matter?  Yes.

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I suppose there should have been a resolution added to allow the president to use harsh language.