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Originally Posted by TheDoc
The action was already authorized by Congress if it falls within the charter rules, and Libya does.
United Nations Participation Act, Title 22, Section 7, § 287d. Use of armed forces; limitations defines the legal use for the U.N. and related. U.N. Charter Article 41-43. Which allows for Article 42 forces to Not Require Congressional approval.
This isn't complex stuff... He doesn't need congressional approval for Libya, it's not a violation of the war powers act, and it's not grounds for impeachment, at all.
Anything the media says, truly.. anything, you need to look it up, it's almost always wrong, twisted or complete bullshit. This is no different, it's complete bullshit, from congress, to the media, to all the yuppies sucking it up.
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You are completely wrong. UN charter does not out weigh the constitution of the war powers act. Plus the UN is committing a war crime. When did Libya declare war on any of the UN nations? So the UN is invading Libya and committing a war of aggression. Siding with terrorists.
1991 lecture by Louis Henkin
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“In subsequent sections of the Resolution, Congress required the President “in every possible instance” to consult Congress before introducing forces into hostilities; to report any such engagement of forces; and to terminate such engagement after 60 days unless Congress acted to authorize the President to continue. Congress also asserted the right to terminate any such engagement by “legislative veto,” by a concurrent resolution not requiring the President’s approval. In addition, doubtless with a view in particular to the United Nations Charter and the North Atlantic Treaty, the War Powers Resolution declared that no treaty of the United States shall be interpreted as authorizing the President to introduce forces of the United States into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is indicated by the circumstances, without authorization from Congress.”
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Maybe you don't understand the word "every"?