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Martin Eden

(15,651 posts)

5. The only emergency regarding Iran was created by Trump

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 08:18 AM

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The 60 day window in the War Powers Act gives an irresponsible unethical incompetent POtuS far too much discretion in starting wars that are a lot easier to get into than to get out of.

Serious revision with robust oversight is necessary and can be done without crippling quick response to legitimate imminent threats.

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GOP senator calls to end Iran operations without formal declaration of war [View all] BumRushDaShow Saturday OP

Veterans in DU will surely correct me if I'm mistaken or outdated, but... flor-de-jasmim Saturday #1

No, flor-de-Jasmin, pdxflyboy Saturday #3

At least they have never been before, displacedvermoter Saturday #4

Glad to hear I'm wrong on this! Thanks flor-de-jasmim Saturday #14

Bonus points for attempted pretzel triangulation contortion way out of this mess bucolic_frolic Saturday #2

The only emergency regarding Iran was created by Trump Martin Eden Saturday #5

That's nice . . . . hatrack Saturday #6

We as taxpayers ought to demand refunds on salaries and benefits from Republican Congressional representatives... EarthFirst Saturday #7

So now he's all concerned. Javaman Saturday #8

Trump is 47. Pototan Saturday #9

You have been very busy posting this morning Farmer-Rick Saturday #10

Congressional approval? Ol Janx Spirit Saturday #11

So he fully supports it but doesn't support it at all...got it. travelingthrulife Saturday #12

Cool story bro JoseBalow Saturday #13

So is Sen. Curtis ready to remove Trump through impeachment? Bluetus Saturday #15

No half measures Senator you are trying to invent an "America was under threat from Iran" story.... Botany Saturday #16

Ok. That's one. nilram Saturday #17

So anything is fair game until 28 February 2026. nilram Saturday #18