The Constitution says Congressional approval is necessary to declare war. But since 9/11 Congress has passed and regularly reauthorizes the National Defense Authorization Act, which gives the president broad authority to do whatever he thinks is necessary to “fight terrorism.”

Jan 3, 2020 · 5:30 AM UTC

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The NDAA is why there’s no limit whatsoever to Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran. A sweeter give away to the military-industrial-complex could not exist. A sure sign of who and what runs American foreign policy.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
USA often underestimates the intelligence of adversaries. Iran won't signal its response. Suicide missions are less expensive than military action. In future Trump and high ranking US officials may not be safe when venturing outdoors. Golf courses also present a security problem.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Biggest joke of the day. Only congress can declare war. Which was true until none of them wanted to be held accountable for their votes. Thus, NDAA...
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Could we review the prior administration?
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Declaring war is so passé. Not only was our 4th amendment sacrificed after 9/11, the invasion of sovereign countries is the new thing because of an ideology called “terrorism”. The war machine feeds on complacency. #USDeptofPeace
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Replying to @marwilliamson
It's one of the many reasons the false flag attacks were committed.
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But he hasn't "declared War"...I think he's sending the Iranian people the signal "We got your back if your want to rise up and take back your country from the Mullahs."
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Read a book, sis. When was the last time Congress passed an official declaration of war? 1942.
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the assignation of the senior military leader of a sovereign nation with which we are not at war is so against everything America stands for. Even though the NDAA gives the President the authority to do so, Congress should censure him for reckless endangerment of the country.
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