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red dog 1

(33,129 posts) Mon Apr 6, 2026, 04:45 PM Monday

Congress has the power to stop this. [View all]

That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress beforehand, or our allies, or coherently explain to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.

Reminder that Congress has the power to stop this.
— Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) 2026-04-06T19:15:15.783744Z

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Congress has the power to stop this. [View all] red dog 1 Monday OP

I say that everyday markie Monday #1

How could they stop him? dumbcat Monday #2

Impeach and convict. It could be done quickly. The constitution doesn't specify a time line. Buckeyeblue Monday #7

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Monday #3

The power but not the will/courage. LoisB Monday #4

One cannot substitute a wishbone for a backbone. BattleRow Monday #5

So true. LoisB Monday #8

I imagine there are many, many frantic phone calls across DC this evening Grim Chieftain Monday #6