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", It (FR) will turn up dozens of articles and posts stating that there was a formal declaration of war on the Barbary pirates and that Bush and congress must do the same or this is not a "war"

Unfortunately, those posts are totally incorrect. There was no declaration of war against the Barbary Pirates. Like the resolution passed after 9/11, Congress asked President Jefferson to take action against those who would harm America and Americans, but there was never a formal declaration of war, or anything close to it.

The U.S. has formally declared war only four times, 1812, Spanish-American, WW1 and WW2.

Yes, I know posts on FR say we did declare war, but they are wrong. For backup, check Congressional Archives, Heritage Foundation, CATO. All agree, no formal declaration of war with Barbary Pirates.

Don't feel bad. Wait till you see some of the tin hat posts...