added 2007 Thu Jun 14 8:47:14 by populist
"The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war." - James Madison
"The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war." - James Madison
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 22:13:13 by populist
With regard to whether or not the U.S. Congress has any constitutional right and responsibility as to the disposition of the military forces of the United States, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution provides guidance.
With regard to whether or not the U.S. Congress has any constitutional right and responsibility as to the disposition of the military forces of the United States, Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution provides guidance.
added 2007 Mon May 21 17:32:38 by populist
Powerful people continually tell us that if Truman, Johnson, Clinton, et al, could initiate war without a Congressional declaration, then any current or future President could do likewise. Precedent now supposedly trumps the rule of law. But, the Constitution remains valid even after presidents violate it.
Powerful people continually tell us that if Truman, Johnson, Clinton, et al, could initiate war without a Congressional declaration, then any current or future President could do likewise. Precedent now supposedly trumps the rule of law. But, the Constitution remains valid even after presidents violate it.
added 2007 Fri May 18 21:11:27 by Varadinum
I have written this list keeping in mind the fact that I would use these superpowers purely for my personal benefit and not for *helping mankind.*
I have written this list keeping in mind the fact that I would use these superpowers purely for my personal benefit and not for *helping mankind.*
added 2007 Fri May 4 8:02:39 by Beau7890
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton proposed Thursday that Congress repeal the authority it gave President Bush in 2002 to invade Iraq, injecting presidential politics into the Congressional debate over financing the war. The question could prompt a constitutional debate over war powers that only the federal courts could resolve.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton proposed Thursday that Congress repeal the authority it gave President Bush in 2002 to invade Iraq, injecting presidential politics into the Congressional debate over financing the war. The question could prompt a constitutional debate over war powers that only the federal courts could resolve.
added 2007 Sat Mar 10 7:47:56 by TechnologyExpert
Angry lawmakers on Friday threatened to amend the USA Patriot Act and limit the FBI's powers in the wake of a disclosure that agents had improperly obtained confidential records of people in the United States.
Angry lawmakers on Friday threatened to amend the USA Patriot Act and limit the FBI's powers in the wake of a disclosure that agents had improperly obtained confidential records of people in the United States.
added 2007 Sat Mar 3 13:03:25 by Spadecaller
The Democratic-controlled Congress ought to focus on averting any recurrence of unwarranted military aggression, such as the war in Iraq, by creating legislation that will curb the President's use of the military force for the sole purpose of preventing an adversary from someday posing a danger.
The Democratic-controlled Congress ought to focus on averting any recurrence of unwarranted military aggression, such as the war in Iraq, by creating legislation that will curb the President's use of the military force for the sole purpose of preventing an adversary from someday posing a danger.
added 2007 Wed Jan 31 2:45:59 by Beau7890
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee were joined by Sen. Arlen Specter in laying the constitutional groundwork today for an effort to block President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq and place new limits on the conduct of the war there, perhaps forcing a withdrawal of American forces from Iraq.
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee were joined by Sen. Arlen Specter in laying the constitutional groundwork today for an effort to block President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq and place new limits on the conduct of the war there, perhaps forcing a withdrawal of American forces from Iraq.
added 2007 Tue Jan 30 20:09:59 by Ousama
There are many benefits to being a minor celebrity cartoonist, but collectively they form what I describe as a mild superpower. Real super powers might include the ability to bend steel, or shoot fire from your eyes. Any power that makes it extra easy to kill people, or keep you from getting killed, is a full-strength superpower.
There are many benefits to being a minor celebrity cartoonist, but collectively they form what I describe as a mild superpower. Real super powers might include the ability to bend steel, or shoot fire from your eyes. Any power that makes it extra easy to kill people, or keep you from getting killed, is a full-strength superpower.
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added 2007 Tue Jan 30 14:05:53 by deathray
President Bush doesn't seem to care that Congress wants a bigger role in guiding the Iraq war. Talking about his plan to send in 20,000 additional troops, he said on "60 Minutes" that he knows Congress can vote against it, "but I've made my decision and we're going forward."
President Bush doesn't seem to care that Congress wants a bigger role in guiding the Iraq war. Talking about his plan to send in 20,000 additional troops, he said on "60 Minutes" that he knows Congress can vote against it, "but I've made my decision and we're going forward."
added 2007 Mon Jan 29 13:55:18 by Spadecaller
In 2002, Congress granted the president broad war power. It now has a chance to use the power of the purse to correct that mistake.
In 2002, Congress granted the president broad war power. It now has a chance to use the power of the purse to correct that mistake.
added 2007 Tue Jan 23 0:19:03 by Spadecaller
Republicans ask for vote on line item veto. Dems hollered; they just want to kill the ethics bill. Sen. Byrd objected to line item veto as an assault on the most important protection the people have on a president, who wants to run roughshod over the liberties described in the Constituion," the 90 year-old declared in a fiery floor speech.
Republicans ask for vote on line item veto. Dems hollered; they just want to kill the ethics bill. Sen. Byrd objected to line item veto as an assault on the most important protection the people have on a president, who wants to run roughshod over the liberties described in the Constituion," the 90 year-old declared in a fiery floor speech.
added 2007 Sun Jan 7 1:59:51 by populist
The Constitution reigns supreme. It is the set of principles to govern the government. The Constitution is all that stands between the People and total tyranny and despotism. It is the legal document that lays out the rules by which a contest for freedom between people and their government in America should be played out.
The Constitution reigns supreme. It is the set of principles to govern the government. The Constitution is all that stands between the People and total tyranny and despotism. It is the legal document that lays out the rules by which a contest for freedom between people and their government in America should be played out.
