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David__77

(24,809 posts) Thu Sep 5, 2013, 12:59 AM Sep 2013

Hunter: Obama could be impeached if he strikes Syria without authorization [View all]

Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) on Tuesday said President Obama could be impeached if he goes ahead with a military strike on Syria if Congress doesn’t approve his war resolution.

“I think he’s breaking the law if he strikes without congressional approval,” Hunter told The Washington Times. “And if he proceeds without Congress providing that authority, it should be considered an impeachable offense.”

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Hunter visited the border between Syria and Jordan last week and said he’s leaning against military intervention. He served in the Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan and now has the rank of major in the Marine Reserves.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/320035-hunter-says-obama-could-be-impeached-if-he-strikes-without-congressional-support#ixzz2dzWc3sXM

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Hunter: Obama could be impeached if he strikes Syria without authorization [View all] David__77 Sep 2013 OP

Tomorrow's headline: 'Hunter: Obama could be impeached if he doesn't strike Syria' Newsjock Sep 2013 #1

I'll believe it when i see it Hydra Sep 2013 #2

wasn't it for lying under oath? MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #4

Supposedly Hydra Sep 2013 #6

I have nothing but contmpt for Clapper and those who did not hold him to any account for his lies MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #7

About a blow job. Ken Starr couldn't get a DC grand jury to true bill on such a ridiculous msanthrope Sep 2013 #20

Lying is lying. MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #22

Actually, under the law, it is not. nt msanthrope Sep 2013 #23

Call it whatever you want. Doesn't change what he did. MotherPetrie Sep 2013 #24

Got a blowjob? Quel dommage!! nt msanthrope Sep 2013 #29

Are you promoting this idea? DevonRex Sep 2013 #3

I'm promoting news of it being mentioned. David__77 Sep 2013 #8

Except when you promoted it on August 28th: DevonRex Sep 2013 #16

I think launching a war for al Qaeda without authorizationwould be an impeachable offense. David__77 Sep 2013 #18

FFS, we're not talking about a "War for al-Qaeda" Adrahil Sep 2013 #39

It's completely accurate. David__77 Sep 2013 #45

And here you said Obama is fighting on behalf of the heirs of Osama bin Laden: DevonRex Sep 2013 #17

That IS a real threat. Thank you for reposting. David__77 Sep 2013 #19

A negotiated peaceful settlement? Adrahil Sep 2013 #41

Please Mr Fox, whatever you do, don't throw me into that briar patch! eridani Sep 2013 #14

This place may blow up zipplewrath Sep 2013 #25

Hey zip. DevonRex Sep 2013 #30

What a nonsequiture zipplewrath Sep 2013 #31

I haven't come to a conclusion at all. DevonRex Sep 2013 #32

Okay zipplewrath Sep 2013 #33

Total pacifist? Of course not. DevonRex Sep 2013 #36

Who has been reluctant? zipplewrath Sep 2013 #37

I thought from the very beginning that was why he changed his position and took it to Congress Samantha Sep 2013 #5

come on MFM008 Sep 2013 #9

If that happens at least we might get to see the evidence. joshcryer Sep 2013 #10

I seriously doubt that would happen. David__77 Sep 2013 #11

Yeah, you're right. joshcryer Sep 2013 #12

See what pardoning Bush gets you with these people? Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #13

A big reason for republicans in the House to vote No. pampango Sep 2013 #15

Duncan Hunter served in the Marines in Iraq & Afghanistan???? Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #21

His kid? former9thward Sep 2013 #35

Duncan Hunter - former Presidential candidate did not serve in Iraq and Afghanistan or the Marines Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #38

His son is the subject of the OP former9thward Sep 2013 #43

And he should be. Eddie Haskell Sep 2013 #26

I've got to agree 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 #34

Hope springs eternal BeyondGeography Sep 2013 #27

no credibility Enrique Sep 2013 #28

They can impeach him if Bo piddles on the rug...(nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Sep 2013 #40

He is just looking for cover, the plan is to impeach no matter what, they have the votes. CK_John Sep 2013 #42

Sure, just like if Obama would face backlash if he burned a bag of kittens on live TV. geek tragedy Sep 2013 #44