[mnehring]

WHERE in the Constitution for the United States is the Federal Government authorized to do such a thing?

Article 1, Section 8, Subsections 3 (To regulate commerce with foreign nations), 10 (define and punish offenses against the law of nations), 13 (To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces)...

Article 2, Section 2, Subsection 2 (Treaties with other nations)

Article 6, Subsection 2 (all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land)....

Want me to keep going?

[dcwusmc]

So these cites authorize us to maintain troops in other countries? Kindly explain just HOW that sort of empire-stuff is authorized here. Remember, if it’s not specified, it’s not authorized... and keeping troops in other nations is more akin to an EMPIRE than a Constitutional, LIMITED GOVERNMENT Republic, now isn’t it? Or are you in favor of empire? If so, why don’t you just come right out and say so?