aoc: "The President's disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution an

[orleans]

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The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers.

He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations.

It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.

[mjvpi]

1. Let's get two regime changes for the price of one.

Hopefully this helps the Nobel committee make up their minds.

[Mossfern]

5. Three regime changes

Israel
Iran
US

[mjvpi]

7. I yield to the sharper mind

[UTUSN]

2. K&R for, like we have any Law left.

[Skittles]

3. yeah I am sure he will be held accountable

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Walleye]

4. In the past US presidents have made sure they brought the public along with them when they attacked. He didn't even

Bother to consult any of the Democratic leaders in Congress. He didn’t exactly consult the Republicans either. He just scared them.

[sakabatou]

6. And nothing will come of it because repukes kiss his Cheeto ass.

[Beartracks]

8. This is not a partisan position, and Republicans need to find their balls and their voices. n/t

[David__77]

9. And authorization should NOT have been given.

And even with authorization, it would be immoral.
.

[speak easy]

10. Performative.

[Wednesdays]

11. TSF: "Oh yeah? So whattaya gonna do about it, AOC?"

"Impeach me? Bwahahahahahah! As if!"

[Aussie105]

12. So no one in the chain of military command thought to check

if the Presidential Nutcase had proper authority to order the aerial transport and use of those weapons of mass destruction in Iran?

It was just a matter of Trump saying . . . Go blow the place up!
And there were some smart salutes, fuelling up and arming some big war toys, and a quick in and out over Iran?

Just a reminder - President Nutcase has the nuclear codes!

[Seinan Sensei]

16. There are no adults in the room

Hell, no one’s in the room
Best I can tell, they’re all out on the playground

[Jack Valentino]

13. I agree that he should not have done it--- but it was sadly "legal" for a POTUS...

There ought to be some "updates" to the "War Powers Resolution"....

[orleans]

18. or not legal?

"Attacking terrorist groups (non-state actors) differs from attacking a nation-state. Non-state actors, like al-Qaeda, lack sovereignty and operate across borders; U.S. actions against them often use the 2001 AUMF, requiring no new Congressional approval, and are seen as targeted operations. Attacking a nation-state, like Iran, is a formal act of war, typically needing Congressional authorization under the Constitution and War Powers Resolution, with risks of escalation into full-scale conflict. International law restricts force against states but allows self-defense against non-state actors under debated doctrines. Historical precedents show both practices, but nation-state actions are more controversial."

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[calimary]

14. Even three impeachments is not enough.

I bet there'll be arguments for a Trump impeachment every year for the rest of this four-year term.

It'd be one really unique way to go down in history, donald.

[red dog 1]

15. AOC is right!

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[purple_haze]

17. Less words, more action