An authorization for the use of force is a de facto declaration of war. The US Constitution is silent on themethods of declaring war. Congress could just as easily issue a one sentence statement, to wit, "Kick Iraq's collective ass." and that would be a declaration of war as well.
I get sick of this....Ask anyone in America now why we went to "War" and see if they mention U.N. Resolution 1441?
Hey, I get sick of people reading anything they want into the constitution. Why don't you read me the prescribed methods for "declaring war" in that document?
I was actually agreeing with you.....been a long day. Sorry if you mistook my post. Merry Christmas.