[xzins]

To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;

Congress did not declare war. However, their authorization can be seen constitutionally. They have authorized a reprisal. Since a reprisal constitutes authorizing a military response to a specific situation, then within the confines of that authorization, Bush has war powers.

[Restorer]

Congress' almost-unanimous resolution essentially authorizes Bush to wage war on whomever he chooses. I'm not sure this is a good precedent. I doubt Bush will misue it, but imagine the money BC could have shaken loose by threatening potential targets!

[BabylonXXX]

Congress did not declare war. However, their authorization can be seen constitutionally. They have authorized a reprisal. Since a reprisal constitutes authorizing a military response to a specific situation, then within the confines of that authorization, Bush has war powers.

Do you even know what a letter of Marque and Reprisal is?!

Congres has not authorized any marque and reprisal. Are you out of your mind?

Indeed, Congress is prohibited from doing so by treaties entered into during the Hague Conference.

Do you always make crap up and post it to the internet? Or, is it only when you are defending tyrants for whom you voted?