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Martin Eden

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25. How many wars have we engaged in since the last time Congress declared war?

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 06:07 PM

21 hrs ago

Not saying this latest action, without Congressional authorization, is legal. Just pointing out Article 1, Section 8 needs amending.

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Do you agree with Stephen King? [View all] red dog 1 23 hrs ago OP

No Greg_In_SF 23 hrs ago #1

Not sure ABC123Easy 22 hrs ago #11

Which Section? kurtyboy 22 hrs ago #12

Article II Commander-in-Chief power Greg_In_SF 21 hrs ago #23

I asked for your analysis, and got none. kurtyboy 21 hrs ago #26

The War Powers Act provides the legal coverage EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #43

Where in the constitution does it give him the power to declare war? Bev54 21 hrs ago #34

It doesn't, Greg_In_SF 5 hrs ago #56

If this isn't war then what is it? Just because someone doesn't declare it doesn't mean Bev54 3 hrs ago #59

I don't know Greg_In_SF 33 min ago #65

"Stephen King must provide an appropriate answer MorbidButterflyTat 50 min ago #63

Here we go Cirsium 22 hrs ago #14

Oh really. Kingofalldems 22 hrs ago #17

And, guess what, Greg_In_SF 22 hrs ago #20

Yes mzmolly 23 hrs ago #2

Pretty much wendyb-NC 23 hrs ago #3

There are LOTS of grounds for impeaching Trump. highplainsdem 22 hrs ago #4

Indeed there are Greg_In_SF 22 hrs ago #5

Since you are right Cirsium 22 hrs ago #16

It's long been held that presidents have some leeway on this EdmondDantes_ 21 hrs ago #22

Thanks Cirsium 21 hrs ago #24

I thought that was if it was a short time retaliatory strike? Bev54 21 hrs ago #36

He has to notify Congressional leaders within 48 hours EdmondDantes_ 20 hrs ago #40

Unfortunately.... SergeStorms 1 hr ago #61

Dump is a pedo. roamer65 22 hrs ago #6

Absolutely. Impeach his ass. Just for the record if nothing else. ancianita 22 hrs ago #7

yes Skittles 22 hrs ago #8

Exactly. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 7 hrs ago #51

100% debsy 22 hrs ago #9

Not about agreeing angrychair 22 hrs ago #10

The Legislature actually writes the laws of the United States. COL Mustard 21 hrs ago #37

In normal times I would agree angrychair 20 hrs ago #39

Of course! ABC123Easy 22 hrs ago #13

Only if we are getting conviction... Moostache 22 hrs ago #15

How about a "cluster impeachment" -- madamesilverspurs 22 hrs ago #18

They sure have earned it. calimary 18 hrs ago #46

So far the only two countries Gordcanuck 22 hrs ago #19

Pretty sure the IDF has taken out many schools mountain grammy 21 hrs ago #33

Yup, no doubt BluenFLA 22 hrs ago #21

How many wars have we engaged in since the last time Congress declared war? Martin Eden 21 hrs ago #25

Trump used the word "war". He has declared war by himself. JohnnyRingo 21 hrs ago #27

We all know how tRump..... SergeStorms 56 min ago #62

YES Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #28

Sure do sinkingfeeling 21 hrs ago #29

TrumpenFuhrer needs to take his dirtnap, preferably real soon. NoMoreRepugs 21 hrs ago #30

Congress doesn't care. Half the Democrats will vote to support what Trump does. There are no reins on the orange idiot. mucholderthandirt 21 hrs ago #31

I wholeheartedly agree with Stephen! GiqueCee 21 hrs ago #32

Yes, indeedy! Bayard 21 hrs ago #35

Well, Mr. Evil 20 hrs ago #38

It seems like "war" has been defined so restrictively... LAS14 20 hrs ago #41

Absolutely! SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #42

Very much so.😊 Figarosmom 19 hrs ago #44

Absolutely agree with Stephen King! niyad 18 hrs ago #45

Post removed Post removed 18 hrs ago #47

The conflict melm00se 17 hrs ago #48

Assassinating a head of state invites alfredo 14 hrs ago #49

Absolutely!Yes!! Blue_Roses 12 hrs ago #50

I'm surprised people aren't making a bigger deal of this, there should be guard rails Beringia 7 hrs ago #52

Impeach - Imprison - Immediately Clouds Passing 6 hrs ago #53

1 thing we are all sure of is - Lokee11 5 hrs ago #54

Trump has 48 hours Charmin One 5 hrs ago #55

Only Congress has the power to impeach. If Republicans who control Congress won't carry out their Constitutional Martin68 4 hrs ago #57

Yes! and I believe in Ka the_liberal_grandpa 4 hrs ago #58

At this point, just waiting NOT ONLY for the day the SOB is impeached. calimary 2 hrs ago #60

Yep! some_of_us_are_sane 42 min ago #64

Absolutely. Only Stephen King can get me to click on a twatter feed. mdbl 9 min ago #66