How do we fix our problems as a nation?

[candycorn]

some people just don't get it , all military action is not war .
the president doesn't need to get congressional permission every time it acts . take the Somalia pirates we didn't need congress to let the seas shot them and save hostages .

theres a big difference between invation and action .

So the Constitution should say that; just not leave it to interpretation.

You do notice that while the Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, the Constitution does not specify any limits to the Article II powers of the CinC.
Right?

Yes. The President can do whatever he or she wants with the military at any time, any place in the world; totally free of the Constitution. No limits.

 

[M14 Shooter]

So the Constitution should say that; just not leave it to interpretation.

You do notice that while the Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, the Constitution does not specify any limits to the Article II powers of the CinC.
Right?

Yes. The President can do whatever he or she wants with the military at any time, any place in the world; totally free of the Constitution. No limits.

Good to see that you understand now.
My work here is done.

 

[JBeukema]

Partisan politics are killing America. It's a constant tug of war with neither side making any headway. A lot of wasted energy with no results to show for it.

I agree with your first statement but disagree with the rest.

For all their grandstanding, both parties are pulling this nation in the same direction,

 

[bigrebnc1775]

You do notice that while the Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, the Constitution does not specify any limits to the Article II powers of the CinC.
Right?

Yes. The President can do whatever he or she wants with the military at any time, any place in the world; totally free of the Constitution. No limits.

Good to see that you understand now.
My work here is done.

actually the president has a specific amount of time allotted to him without Congressional authorization. If he goes past 60 days he must then go to congress to get Congressional approval.

 

[JBeukema]

Yes. The President can do whatever he or she wants with the military at any time, any place in the world; totally free of the Constitution. No limits.

Good to see that you understand now.
My work here is done.

actually the president has a specific amount of time allotted to him without Congressional authorization. If he goes past 60 days he must then go to congress to get Congressional approval.

Speaking of which

time's almost up in Libya

 

[M14 Shooter]

Yes. The President can do whatever he or she wants with the military at any time, any place in the world; totally free of the Constitution. No limits.

Good to see that you understand now.
My work here is done.

actually the president has a specific amount of time allotted to him without Congressional authorization. If he goes past 60 days he must then go to congress to get Congressional approval.

According to the War Powers Act, yes.
But then, Congress has no power to create such limits.