srsly

[rmd]

"In recent years, Congress has proven less than vigorous in carrying out its constitutional duties pertaining to the military, creating what is essentially a constitutional void. For instance, the function of declaring war is vested in Congress with good reason. It is an expression of public support for the most momentous decision a nation will make; it ensures that the rationale for going to war and the policy goals sought by this decision are clearly defined. And yet not since World War II has Congress exercised its constitutional duty of declaring war."

fucking unary executive theory my ass.

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[mizkit.livejournal.com]

Congress's failure to retake that power--the declaration of war--from the President infuriates me. It is one of many reasons I find them a bunch of lily-livered, yellow-bellied cowards.