ColonelAngus
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How is this not seditious?
The key U.S. statute is 18 U.S.C. § 2383, titled “Rebellion or insurrection.” It makes it a crime to:
- incite, set on foot, assist, or engage in a rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the U.S., or
- give “aid or comfort” to such rebellion or insurrection. Legal Information Institute+2FindLaw Codes+2
The US Military launching attacks on drug filled go fast boats from Central and South America is NOT ILLEGAL. THEY ARE A THREAT TO THE USA, BRINGING IN SUBSTANCES THAT KILL AMERICANS.
Of course Dems side with NARCOTERRORISTS.
WHY DIDNT THE LEFT CRY ABOUT THESE:
Key Military Attacks Under Biden Without New Congressional Authorization
- February 2021 Airstrike in Syria
- On February 25, 2021, the U.S. carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militias (Kata'ib Hezbollah, etc.). Wikipedia+1
- Some members of Congress questioned the legality of the strike, saying Biden had not obtained prior congressional approval. CNBC
- According to a Congressional Research Service report, the administration cited its “constitutional authority … as Commander in Chief … rather than any congressional authorizations for use of military force.” Congress.gov
- June 2021 Airstrikes in Syria
- On June 28, 2021, Biden ordered airstrikes in Syria targeting Iran-backed militia sites near the Iraq–Syria border. Wikipedia
- These were described as retaliatory strikes in response to attacks on U.S. personnel/facilities in Iraq.
- January 2024 Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
- In January 2024, the U.S. (in coordination with the U.K.) carried out major strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen. AP News+2The Washington Post+2
- Several senators (including Tim Kaine, Chris Murphy, and Mike Lee) challenged the administration’s authority, arguing there was no current congressional authorization for “offensive U.S. military action against the Houthis.” Stars and Stripes
- The White House maintained that the strikes were “consistent with international and domestic law” and invoked the authority of the president as commander-in-chief. The Washington Post
- Progressive lawmakers also argued that notifying Congress (which the administration did) is not the same as obtaining a proper authorization for use of force. The Guardian+1
- December 2023 / Early 2024 Strikes Against Iranian-Backed Militias in Iraq
- Following a drone attack in 2023 that wounded three U.S. service members in Iraq, the Biden administration ordered retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militias. The Guardian
- These strikes were justified by the administration under its existing authorities (e.g., AUMFs from prior decades, plus Article II powers), not via a new congressional resolution. Some lawmakers again raised war-powers concerns. The Guardian+1