Posted on 08/27/2013 3:23:33 PM PDT by Hotlanta Mike
As President Barack Obama weighs military action in Syria, it remains unclear whether he will first seek congressional authorization.
It is clear, however, that Obama once thought such authorization was necessary.
“The president does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation,” candidate Obama told The Boston Globe in late 2007. He added that the president can only act unilaterally in “instances of self-defense.”
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
FUBO!!
“Why Liberals Kill”
President Obama to exit Afghanistan. But their heroes—from FDR to JFK—promoted U.S. involvement in more wars than all modern GOP presidents combined.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2009/10/17/why-liberals-kill.html
recall the pre-McLame and Goober days ...back when Dems were the ‘party of war’.
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Obama’s third war
The folly of striking Syria
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/obama_third_war_wouSScjkNB1FutCDpAU2cN
Most republicans debate is limited to what kind of military attack we should endeavor.
The US has nothing to gain, and a lot to lose in a Syria strike.
“if you like your chemical weapons, you can keep your chemical weapons”
Clinton didn't get Congressional permission when he cruise misled the aspirin factory in his attempt to wag the dog.
While the Constitution might imply acts of war should be sanctioned by Congress, few modern presidents have followed that approach.
The US has nothing to gain, and a lot to lose in a Syria strike.
On The Drudge Report:
DOES OBAMA KNOW HE’S FIGHTING ON AL-QAEDA’S SIDE?
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I doubt the emperor in his mind think he needs anyone's approval for anything. Michelle and Valerie aside.
Ironic since he'd have no problem getting congressional approval.
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