US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites

[tvc184]

1 hour ago, Big girl said:

There was already something in place to prevent them from producing nuclear weapons. This reminds me of the time Bush said that Iraq had missles of mass destruction. What is the protocol for this type of air strick? Is it a requirement that Congress has to be notified? If so, he is not a dictator and cannot make that decision alone. 

During the Obama administration, the US pursued a policy of engagement with Iran, culminating in the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal. This agreement, reached with Iran, the US, and other world powers, aimed to restrict Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. 

Absolutely not. Article II in the Constitution makes the president the Commander-In-Chief of all US military forces.

Article I grants Congress the authority to declare war but doesn’t define a war. For example, when Obama authorized the military to invade a sovereign country, Pakistan, for the purpose of killing or capturing Osama Bin Laden, he did not seek congressional approval nor should he have.

Is capturing a terrorist a “war” requiring Congress to approve beforehand? Should there be a debate for a few days and a public vote to authorize such an action? 

Sorry but that is nonsense.

After America withdrew from Vietnam, Congress enacted the War Powers Resolution (or Act)… which is probably unconstitutional but that’s not the point at the moment.

 The WPR requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of a military action and to keep Congress informed for the next 60 days. They can then decide to declare war, authorize further action or demand withdrawal.  The act also allows for a 30 day withdrawal period.

Note that the Korean War, Vietnam War and two Gulf Wars have been conducted without a declaration of war. So since 1945 the US has conducted at least 4 major wars…. without Congress having declared war.

But wait!! Now they want to declare a war in order for the Commander-In-Chief to act? 🤣🤣🤣

Yeah, let’s start NOW!! Forget 80 years of not declaring a war.

In any case, the WPR allows the president to act and notify Congress within 48 hours. They have been notified.

 The WPR allows the president 60 to conduct military actions and 30 more days to withdraw without congressional approval.

Next question? 

[Big girl]

57 minutes ago, Reagan said:

 

Exactly!

@Big girl

If he was so concerned why did he end the Treaty that Obama signed when he was President?  You guys fall for it all the time. 😆 🤣 😂 

[Big girl]

1 hour ago, tvc184 said:

Absolutely not. Article II in the Constitution makes the president the Commander-In-Chief of all US military forces.

Article I grants Congress the authority to declare war but doesn’t define a war. For example, when Obama authorized the military to invade a sovereign country, Pakistan, for the purpose of killing or capturing Osama Bin Laden, he did not seek congressional approval nor should he have.

Is capturing a terrorist a “war” requiring Congress to approve beforehand? Should there be a debate for a few days and a public vote to authorize such an action? 

Sorry but that is nonsense.

After America withdrew from Vietnam, Congress enacted the War Powers Resolution (or Act)… which is probably unconstitutional but that’s not the point at the moment.

 The WPR requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of a military action and to keep Congress informed for the next 60 days. They can then decide to declare war, authorize further action or demand withdrawal.  The act also allows for a 30 day withdrawal period.

Note that the Korean War, Vietnam War and two Gulf Wars have been conducted without a declaration of war. So since 1945 the US has conducted at least 4 major wars…. without Congress having declared war.

But wait!! Now they want to declare a war in order for the Commander-In-Chief to act? 🤣🤣🤣

Yeah, let’s start NOW!! Forget 80 years of not declaring a war.

In any case, the WPR allows the president to act and notify Congress within 48 hours. They have been notified.

 The WPR allows the president 60 to conduct military actions and 30 more days to withdraw without congressional approval.

Next question? 

Did all of those Presidents at least notify Congress? Are were the members of Congress just as suprised as the general public.

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[DCT]

1 hour ago, tvc184 said:

Absolutely not. Article II in the Constitution makes the president the Commander-In-Chief of all US military forces.

Article I grants Congress the authority to declare war but doesn’t define a war. For example, when Obama authorized the military to invade a sovereign country, Pakistan, for the purpose of killing or capturing Osama Bin Laden, he did not seek congressional approval nor should he have.

Is capturing a terrorist a “war” requiring Congress to approve beforehand? Should there be a debate for a few days and a public vote to authorize such an action? 

Sorry but that is nonsense.

After America withdrew from Vietnam, Congress enacted the War Powers Resolution (or Act)… which is probably unconstitutional but that’s not the point at the moment.

 The WPR requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of a military action and to keep Congress informed for the next 60 days. They can then decide to declare war, authorize further action or demand withdrawal.  The act also allows for a 30 day withdrawal period.

Note that the Korean War, Vietnam War and two Gulf Wars have been conducted without a declaration of war. So since 1945 the US has conducted at least 4 major wars…. without Congress having declared war.

But wait!! Now they want to declare a war in order for the Commander-In-Chief to act? 🤣🤣🤣

Yeah, let’s start NOW!! Forget 80 years of not declaring a war.

In any case, the WPR allows the president to act and notify Congress within 48 hours. They have been notified.

 The WPR allows the president 60 to conduct military actions and 30 more days to withdraw without congressional approval.

Next question? 

Why didn’t he share info with the entire house?  

[DCT]

1 minute ago, DCT said:

Why didn’t he share info with the entire house?  

He is a great divider and loves to be the most non likable president.  

[Reagan]

27 minutes ago, DCT said:

Why didn’t he share info with the entire house?  

I think you know why!

[baddog]

27 minutes ago, DCT said:

Why didn’t he share info with the entire house?  

What good would that do?

[baddog]

Did Omar say something happened?

[tvc184]

58 minutes ago, Big girl said:

Did all of those Presidents at least notify Congress? Are were the members of Congress just as suprised as the general public.

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The requirement under the WPR is to notify Congress within 48.

From every case that I have looked at, Congress was notified after the fact. 
 

in this case Trump has about 25 more hours to notify Congress. I assume that they have been notified. 

[tvc184]

51 minutes ago, DCT said:

Why didn’t he share info with the entire house?  

1.  No law requires it.

2. Operational security.

[LumRaiderFan]

1 hour ago, DCT said:

Why didn’t he share info with the entire house?  

Loose lips sink ships.

[Big girl]

2 hours ago, DCT said:

He is a great divider and loves to be the most non likable president.  

I agree. He disgusts me.

[LumRaiderFan]

2 hours ago, DCT said:

He is a great divider and loves to be the most non likable president.  

Do you always ask questions so you can answer them yourself, lol.

Non likable??

Are you making up your own polls again?