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Today is Shock And Awe Day . On this day in 2003, Operation Iraqi Freedom began, with an invasion of Iraq by a US led coalition. The first impulse here is, if you don’t have anything good to say, at least give photo credits. ( ” The Special Collections and Archives,Georgia State University Library” )
There are events in the world, for which commentary is appropriate. The UN Security Council is celebrating the anniversary of OIF by…starting another war. The Dictator in Libya is trying to stay in power, and is wasting a few of his citizens. With the best of intentions, a “No Fly Zone” has been established. The United States is already involved in the action.
BHO is following a Presidential tradition of starting a military action, often without even a fig leaf resolution from Congress. This is another case of a candidate saying one thing to get elected, and doing something else when he is in office.
“In what circumstances, if any, would the president have constitutional authority to bomb Iran without seeking a use-of-force authorization from Congress? (Specifically, what about the strategic bombing of suspected nuclear sites — a situation that does not involve an IMMINENT threat?)
The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.
As Commander-in-Chief, the President does have a duty to protect and defend the United States. In instances of self-defense, the President would be within his constitutional authority to act before advising Congress or seeking its consent. History has shown us time and again, however, that military action is most successful when it is authorized and supported by the Legislative branch. It is always preferable to have the informed consent of Congress prior to any military action.”