A President needs Congress to declare war to go to war.
In the event of some emergency he can act.
Is Iran stupid enough to provide such a rationale? Doubtful.
This being the case, can someone provide a scenario where this aramda is not just for appearance sake?
Bush can do any think he damn well pleases. Congress does not sway him.
That statement contradicts all history since WW II.
The President can do whatever he wants for 60 days per the War Powers Act. After that, Congress gets involved. We can do a lot of damage to Iran in 60 days, even if congress forces us out after that.