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"IIRC they buried everything underground so we might have to send in several Seal Teams or such which could turn into a “nightmare in the desert” just like Carter. Seals can probably accomplish quite a bit when operating against jihadi zealots but attacking a fixed installation that is protected by everything they have got could be pretty tough."

Possibly, but our SEAL's are the baddest Spec-Ops in the world and wouldn't go in unless their intelligence people (also SEAL,s) determine a successful operation and extract. As I said above in this thread, the first operation should be with our bunker busting bombs. We have them to go deep enough, or at least close off any openings and air supply vents. They all die.

We could kill Iran's entire military machine in 36 hours if the President gave the word (he has the authority under Congressional law). Do you have any idea what an Aegis surface ship or a Trident sub is capable of, and that's leaving out the power of our Air Force? I do.

The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30-day withdrawal period, without a Congressional authorization for use of military force.

Bottom line: it authorizes the President to conduct war for 60 days without Congress declaring War. I'm not fond of it, but since weasels in Congress gave up their duty of declaring war, I'm good with SOME presidents fighting the good fight. Down side is like Clinton fighting in the Balkans, and W going into Iraq to save Kuwait oil.

Now thinking about it, I don't recall Congress declaring war on Aftganiscrap or Iraq. Could be wrong.