[_Jim]

The congress should have declared war.

The resolution - you find the resolution passed by congress (save for one nay vote by Barbara Lee, California Democrat) insufficient?

I've got to ask, what *overt* act must congress pass in order to be considered a 'declaration of war' and be acceptable by you?

[Texas Gal]

The 3rd and 4th powers listed here [which kick in under a formal declaration of war by Congress] sound like they would be useful.