I understand the principle of the separation of powers, Robert, but
there are, as I understand it, many ways for the Executive to
circumvent them. For instance, the President may not declare war
without Congressional support. But since he is C in C (I shiver
internally at the thought of his being my C in C!) he can order
military action without declaring war. I believe that that happened
both in Vietnam and in Iraq.
Certainly the continued occupation of a foreign state needs
Congressional support in the form of funding, but that is much easier
to organise since the poor troops are already engaged ...
Chris
On 19 Jun 2008, at 20:42, Robert Burnette wrote:
> The President didn't start the Iraq War. Congress did. He isn't
> keeping us there. Congress is.
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