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‘Nothing More Impeachable' Than War Without Authorization, Says Constitutional Scholar
CNSNews ^ | 6/16/11 | Terence P. Jeffrey

Posted on 06/16/2011 8:22:12 AM PDT by CNSNews

(CNSNews.com) - Louis Fisher, a scholar in residence at the Constitution Project who served for 40 years as a constitutional law expert at the Library of Congress, says Americans and members of Congress should understand that President Barack Obama committed a “very grave offense” against the Constitution in taking military action in Libya without congressional authorization.

“I am not going to recommend that the House Judiciary Committee hold impeachment hearings, but I would like members of Congress and the public to say that nothing would be more impeachable than a President who takes the country to war without coming to Congress, who does it unilaterally,” Fisher told CNSNews.com’s Online With Terry Jeffrey.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: impeach; impeachableoffence; libya
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1 posted on 06/16/2011 8:22:15 AM PDT by CNSNews
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IMPEACHABLE YOU
2 posted on 06/16/2011 8:26:06 AM PDT by FrankR (A people that values its privileges above its principles will soon lose both.)
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For some reason, I'm picturing the scene in Revenge of the Sith when Mace Windu and 3 other Jedi finally confront Emperor Palpatine and announce that they are placing him under arrest and taking away his political power.

Palatine lets loose with a guttural, animal-like scream, whips out his hidden light sabre and begins killing the Jedi.

Some people don't go quietly.

3 posted on 06/16/2011 8:26:22 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (The USSR spent itself into bankruptcy and collapsed -- and aren't we on the same path now?)
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Yes but, come on, seriously? Think the RINOS are actually going to do anything ?

I predict they will do NOTHING.


4 posted on 06/16/2011 8:26:35 AM PDT by Para-Ord.45
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This congress is as wimpy as their leader, but I think that we should begin a letter and phone call campaign pointing out that this offense against the Constitution is impeachable.


5 posted on 06/16/2011 8:29:10 AM PDT by Big_Harry ( Starve the Beast!)
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Notice we have not heard WORD ONE from Code Pink, ANSWER, NION, or any of the usual suspects over this. Guess as soon as Soros cut off the funding for these maggots, they just blew away like dry leaves.....


6 posted on 06/16/2011 8:29:44 AM PDT by Frank_2001
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But of course that would require Republicans with GUTS and belief in their Constitutional responsibilities. And the one or two who make the grade ain’t gonna be enough.


7 posted on 06/16/2011 8:30:27 AM PDT by Oldpuppymax
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To: FrankR; SoldierDad; SoldiersPrayingMom; unkus; JLAGRAYFOX; bitt; Bitsy; seekthetruth; ...

I’ve heard that the Libyan Rebels have Al Qaeda in their ranks; have you? Is everyone in DC oblivious to the fact that Hussein is aiding our enemies in Libya? Why is no one in DC willing to get up and question and denounce this?


8 posted on 06/16/2011 8:30:49 AM PDT by ExTexasRedhead
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Nah, Zero is their guy.


9 posted on 06/16/2011 8:33:18 AM PDT by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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This person is correct, but look for boner to cry and do nothing, actually is he in Washington are off golfing with Obummer.
10 posted on 06/16/2011 8:33:49 AM PDT by org.whodat
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Notice we have not heard WORD ONE from Code Pink, ANSWER, NION, or any of the usual suspects over this.

They've joined Ayers and Dorn with this 'peace flotilla' business in support of the Palestinians.

11 posted on 06/16/2011 8:36:03 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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Well they are suing!!!! What more do you want? Justice??


12 posted on 06/16/2011 8:38:17 AM PDT by Outlaw Woman ("...; because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee,... "Hosea 4:6)
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To: Para-Ord.45
Yes but, come on, seriously? Think the RINOS are actually going to do anything ? I predict they will do NOTHING.

I agree with you. But... wouldn't it be pretty wild if they were just playing it cool until after the dealine expires?! If they threatened impeachment ahead of the deadline, he might be smart enough to ram through an approval. But if they wait to mention the "I" word until after the deadline, then they have him dead to rights.

13 posted on 06/16/2011 8:41:33 AM PDT by StonyMan451
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It’s hard to impeach someone you play golf with, I’d imagine. And this is even though there hasn’t been greater impeachment-bait sitting (occasionally) in the Oval Office, in recent memory.


14 posted on 06/16/2011 8:41:58 AM PDT by OldNewYork
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Here are some voices of interested parties
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raBBptHlGRE

They point directly at Obama’s pet project, building his Caliphate


15 posted on 06/16/2011 8:42:42 AM PDT by himno hero ("Armageddon is well seeded, America will pay"... Barrack Obama's vision)
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Well at least it is not bushchimpymchitler any more....


16 posted on 06/16/2011 8:46:35 AM PDT by CSM (Keeper of the "Dave Ramsey Fan" ping list. FReepmail me if you want your beeber stuned.)
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To: Outlaw Woman

I just wrote a note to my Congressman, Tim Scott (R-SC). He is supposed to be a “Tea Party” pick for his conservatism, but is another “go along to get along” politician.


17 posted on 06/16/2011 8:51:34 AM PDT by Big_Harry ( Starve the Beast!)
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To: org.whodat

Pontificate, cry, golf, repeat.


18 posted on 06/16/2011 8:55:08 AM PDT by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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The only answer is 'a complete gutting of Congress.

The method by which to accomplish that is...

19 posted on 06/16/2011 8:56:22 AM PDT by Outlaw Woman ("...; because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee,... "Hosea 4:6)
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What???
Obama don’ need no stinkin’ Constitution, doncha know that?

Laws are for Little people and REPUBLICANS, not DC Democrats!!


20 posted on 06/16/2011 8:56:59 AM PDT by tcrlaf (You can only lead a lib to the Truth, you can't make it think...)
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