Obama to chair UNSC (unconstitutional btw...)

[DamnYankee]

the United Nations is not a king or prince or a foreign state.

The UN is, however, a conglomerate of foreign states. No one said he accepted a position within the government of a foreign state.

 

[DamnYankee]

I think the fear is that he will sign onto something with out advice/consent of the Senate.

Depending on the nature of the agreement, the President can make agreements without Senate approval.

Really? Tell us when.

How is Congress still vital to today's governmental process?
The Congress remains vital to the operations of our government.

Congress has lawmaking power. The U.S. Constitution created the Congress and named it the legislative branch - the branch with the power to write laws. No laws can govern the nation unless enacted by Congress and then approved by the President.

Congress has the "Power of the Purse." The Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse. Under Article 1 [section 8], the Congress is given the power to tax and impose tariffs, duties, and other measures to collect revenue for the U.S. Treasury. It is also given the authority to borrow money on credit on behalf of the United States. Article 1 [section 9, clause 7] of the U.S. Constitution, states no money can be appropriated [spent] out of the U.S. Treasury except by Act of Congress. This means that governmental agencies and departments may not spend any money for their operations and programs that Congress has not appropriated nor use any federal money for any purpose that Congress has not expressly authorized.

Congress has the power to mint money. Article 1, clause 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the exclusive right to coin money, issue currency, and regulate its value.

Congress has power over commerce. Article 1, clause 8, of the Constitution grants Congress authority over interstate commerce, which covers all movement of people and things across state lines, and which includes regulation over every form of communication and transportation.

Congress has power over the Judiciary. The Constitution created the U.S. Supreme Court, however it leaves to Congress the creation of appellate and lower courts, and allows Congress to set their jurisdictions and duties. Also, the Senate must confirm nominations of judges.

Congress has power over the Executive Branch. Congress also exercises "oversight," or supervision over the Executive branch and its activities. It has the power to investigate the programs and actions of the President and his administration.

Congress has power over foreign affairs. In Article II [section 2], the Constitution gives the Senate the responsibility to ratify treaties negotiated by the President with foreign nations before they can take effect. In many cases, current law has to be changed before the intent of many treaties can be carried out. In those cases, both the House and Senate must first pass implementing legislation to make the necessary changes to existing law.

These are only a few examples of the breadth and importance of the role the Congress plays in the government of our nation.

Learn About Congress: The Role of Congress Q&A

 

[DamnYankee]

Article 1, Section 9, Clause 8 states: "No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state."

The article you cited didn't even get the cite from the Constitution correct. Article 1 of the Constitution is addressing the Legislative Branch, not the Executive Branch of the Constitution.

There is no violation of the Constitution on this matter. This clause actually references the Senecure Clause of the Constitution. (Article 1, Section 6, Clause 2) Which, if you look up, deals with the Legislative Branch of government, not the Executive. Chairing a meeting is not a violation of the Constitution.

Exactly, and what I was trying to get across by Citing Article II which statews what the POTUS duties are.
I think the fear is that he will sign onto something with out advice/consent of the Senate.

I think they got their wires crossed. You are correct regarding the Congress, in which Article 1 Addresses.

I agree with you T. Nothing wrong with being cautious on this matter, and making people aware of what is going on. At the same time, it doesn't bode well for those who pervert the Constitution, just so they can make a claim the POTUS is doing such. In my opinion, we have enough of that already.

What remains to be seen is whether or not The President defers to Congress, which most certainly has power over The Executive.
Learn About Congress: The Role of Congress Q&A

Inasmuch as it's been evident that Obama has willingly followed in the footsteps of Bush on numerous occasions, you'd better watch very closely.

 

[DiveCon]

AB, your OP was from infowars
that Alex Jones nonsense
do not take ANYTHING to read there as even being remotely accurate, even if it seems like it might be, don't trust it