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Bev54

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36. I thought that was if it was a short time retaliatory strike?

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Do you agree with Stephen King? [View all] red dog 1 17 hrs ago OP

No Greg_In_SF 17 hrs ago #1

Not sure ABC123Easy 16 hrs ago #11

Which Section? kurtyboy 16 hrs ago #12

Article II Commander-in-Chief power Greg_In_SF 16 hrs ago #23

I asked for your analysis, and got none. kurtyboy 15 hrs ago #26

The War Powers Act provides the legal coverage EdmondDantes_ 13 hrs ago #43

Where in the constitution does it give him the power to declare war? Bev54 15 hrs ago #34

Here we go Cirsium 16 hrs ago #14

Oh really. Kingofalldems 16 hrs ago #17

And, guess what, Greg_In_SF 16 hrs ago #20

Yes mzmolly 17 hrs ago #2

Pretty much wendyb-NC 17 hrs ago #3

There are LOTS of grounds for impeaching Trump. highplainsdem 17 hrs ago #4

Indeed there are Greg_In_SF 17 hrs ago #5

Since you are right Cirsium 16 hrs ago #16

It's long been held that presidents have some leeway on this EdmondDantes_ 16 hrs ago #22

Thanks Cirsium 16 hrs ago #24

I thought that was if it was a short time retaliatory strike? Bev54 15 hrs ago #36

He has to notify Congressional leaders within 48 hours EdmondDantes_ 14 hrs ago #40

Dump is a pedo. roamer65 17 hrs ago #6

Absolutely. Impeach his ass. Just for the record if nothing else. ancianita 17 hrs ago #7

yes Skittles 17 hrs ago #8

Exactly. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 1 hr ago #51

100% debsy 16 hrs ago #9

Not about agreeing angrychair 16 hrs ago #10

The Legislature actually writes the laws of the United States. COL Mustard 15 hrs ago #37

In normal times I would agree angrychair 14 hrs ago #39

Of course! ABC123Easy 16 hrs ago #13

Only if we are getting conviction... Moostache 16 hrs ago #15

How about a "cluster impeachment" -- madamesilverspurs 16 hrs ago #18

They sure have earned it. calimary 12 hrs ago #46

So far the only two countries Gordcanuck 16 hrs ago #19

Pretty sure the IDF has taken out many schools mountain grammy 15 hrs ago #33

Yup, no doubt BluenFLA 16 hrs ago #21

How many wars have we engaged in since the last time Congress declared war? Martin Eden 15 hrs ago #25

Trump used the word "war". He has declared war by himself. JohnnyRingo 15 hrs ago #27

YES Joinfortmill 15 hrs ago #28

Sure do sinkingfeeling 15 hrs ago #29

TrumpenFuhrer needs to take his dirtnap, preferably real soon. NoMoreRepugs 15 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 15 hrs ago #31

I wholeheartedly agree with Stephen! GiqueCee 15 hrs ago #32

Yes, indeedy! Bayard 15 hrs ago #35

Well, Mr. Evil 14 hrs ago #38

It seems like "war" has been defined so restrictively... LAS14 14 hrs ago #41

Absolutely! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #42

Very much so.😊 Figarosmom 13 hrs ago #44

Absolutely agree with Stephen King! niyad 13 hrs ago #45

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The conflict melm00se 11 hrs ago #48

Assassinating a head of state invites alfredo 8 hrs ago #49

Absolutely!Yes!! Blue_Roses 7 hrs ago #50

I'm surprised people aren't making a bigger deal of this, there should be guard rails Beringia 1 hr ago #52

Impeach - Imprison - Immediately Clouds Passing 18 min ago #53

1 thing we are all sure of is - Lokee11 11 min ago #54

Trump has 48 hours Charmin One 8 min ago #55