Why Does Congress Refuse to Declare War

[cpduprovider]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

 

[Kevin_Kennedy]

Especially since they'd get the declaration of war if they asked for it. Congress isn't going to say no, it'd be "against the troops" somehow.

 

[lehr]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

youngstown sheet & tube co. v. sawyer


truman tried to nationalize that company because the korea war was going on - the supreme court said he could not do it = but in seeing the case - they admitted that the prez duz not need congress to go to war


that is why we should never have a demokrat president - they start wars than find excuses not to win them and blame republicans for tricking them into going to war =

 

[American Legacy]

Exactly who would you want us to declare war on?

 

[WillowTree]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

have they been asked to declare war?

 

[WillowTree]

were they asked before the war started?

 

[jeffrockit]

Exactly who would you want us to declare war on?

The people we have been bombing and shooting. Or do we just continue as we have because it's too much of a hassle to follow the constitution.

 

[Douger]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

So are the people who allow them to remain in office.

 

[Polk]

Is the action in Libya a war? That's the first question.

 

[whitehall]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

Declare war on whom? A better question is why liberal administrations get away with using NATO for their dirty work.

 

[Steve Hanson]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

Because they've found a way to waste money over there withiut making it official

 

[Steve Hanson]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

have they been asked to declare war?

Of course not. That would further tarnish the peace prize.

 

[dilloduck]

My guess ? Declaring war would trigger about a zillion legal actions and definitions that no one wants to deal with.

 

[Kevin_Kennedy]

Is the action in Libya a war? That's the first question.

There were bombs dropped on people so yeah, I'd say it's a war.

 

[freedombecki]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

No, they're the people whom the Constitution charges with declaring war.

And being responsible with their Constitutional charge, they're under no obligation to a derelict white house for total failure to consult those so obligated to decide the legality of war by this unfortunate unilateral action.

You have been misled down a primrose path, you poor dear person.

 

[mudwhistle]

These people are cowards and derelicts.

youngstown sheet & tube co. v. sawyer


truman tried to nationalize that company because the korea war was going on - the supreme court said he could not do it = but in seeing the case - they admitted that the prez duz not need congress to go to war


that is why we should never have a demokrat president - they start wars than find excuses not to win them and blame republicans for tricking them into going to war =

Military victory is evil.

So are profits.

 

[whitehall]

Congress gave permission to president Bush to use ground Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The permission still stands for president Obama. Harry Truman did not seek permission from Congress to send Troops to Korea. He used the UN for cover and the legality is still being questioned. Bill Clinton didn't seek permission from Congress to use American bombers on a defensless country in Europe. He used NATO for cover. President Obama did not have permission from congress to use American Military technmology to kill Kadhafi's family or aid the so-called rebels. He used NATO for cover.

 

[Toronado3800]

My guess ? Declaring war would trigger about a zillion legal actions and definitions that no one wants to deal with.

This is actually pretty interesting. Far as I am concerned Congress should be consulted before pre emptive or retalitory strikes like Grenada, Beruit, Iraq or whatever.

The President just does need the nuclear football...them knee jerk "you must decide this second" reactions dont happen often in real life..... defensive actions can kinda catch you by suprise. Suppose in them situations a declaration of war might make stopping the violence one step more difficult. I guess.

Before I get further side tracked. What difference would a declaration if war on Iraq or Grenada or Panama have made?

 

[Toronado3800]

Congress gave permission to president Bush to use ground Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The permission still stands for president Obama. Harry Truman did not seek permission from Congress to send Troops to Korea. He used the UN for cover and the legality is still being questioned. Bill Clinton didn't seek permission from Congress to use American bombers on a defensless country in Europe. He used NATO for cover. President Obama did not have permission from congress to use American Military technmology to kill Kadhafi's family or aid the so-called rebels. He used NATO for cover.

Was the permission before or after the fact? I really do not know as for all intents it seems the President can declare war.

Also did Ronald ask for permission to invade Grenada? Bomb Libya?

 

[freedombecki]

Congress gave permission to president Bush to use ground Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The permission still stands for president Obama. Harry Truman did not seek permission from Congress to send Troops to Korea. He used the UN for cover and the legality is still being questioned. Bill Clinton didn't seek permission from Congress to use American bombers on a defensless country in Europe. He used NATO for cover. President Obama did not have permission from congress to use American Military technmology to kill Kadhafi's family or aid the so-called rebels. He used NATO for cover.

You're right. Obama acts like he would rather die than ask Congress to deliver their opinion on whether war in Libya is advisable, feasible, and may find funding.

His attitude is wrongful leadership. He thinks himself the emperor, not a President, who is basically a leader of other men. Obama is not interested in leading other men, he aims to dictate to other men what he wills (over all reason) to do.

How is it Obama doesn't know what his job is yet?