Declaration of war on drug lords..

[Dadtallica]

Well at least we are not talking about the Epstein files.

….hey wait a minute.

[Animl-AW]

Well at least we are not talking about the Epstein files.

….hey wait a minute.

I would never bring up Epstein files on the bbs, that would just be rude.

[AKIron]

Is that supposed to mean something?

[CptTrips]

So where is the Army supposed to defend?

First, blowing up boats is not a defensive act in my opinion.  If Coast Guard had tried to board them according to our law and were fired up, light them up.

Second, I'm not comfortable with the military being use to enforce Congressional law.  That is a Law Enforcement role.

Third, is your argument that that US military has the right to assassinate any individual, of any nationality, located in any other country or international waters, based on the idea that they MIGHT eventually cross our border illegally...someday? 

Blowing up a boat in international waters is generally illegal and violates international law, with narrow exceptions for self-defense during an active armed conflict.

Were these boats firing on US forces?  Had they fired on Coast Guard? 

[CptTrips]

The 1973 War Powers Act sets a 60-day time limit for military actions in hostilities without a formal declaration of war or specific authorization from Congress.

First boat blown up on 2 Sept.

Go to Congress.  Get your authorization. 

He controls both the House and Senate, let them put their names on it.

[AKIron]

Law enforcement enforces our laws within our borders. Our military does in fact have the responsibility to repel foreign invaders. Not law enforcement. If you'll recall the military oath you swore it was to defend against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

[Eviscerate]

First boat blown up on 2 Sept.

Go to Congress.  Get your authorization. 

He controls both the House and Senate, let them put their names on it.

Why would the administration start doing things the Constitutional way now?

[Eagler]

AI speak...

"BRICS influences South America by fostering economic cooperation, creating an alternative to Western-dominated institutions like the IMF and World Bank, and providing a platform for developing nations to gain geopolitical leverage. Brazil is a key player, but countries like Bolivia and Argentina have also sought to join, though this can lead to tensions with the United States due to geopolitical alignments with China and Russia. This influence is seen through increased trade and investment, and the creation of new financial institutions like the New Development Bank."

Just as much if not more about this as it is smuggled drugs imo..

Eagler

[AKIron]

If you want to get technical does every invasion attempt reset the 60 day War Powers Act clause? This action is not against a nation but rather against individuals attempting to invade our land and poison our citizens.

[CptTrips]

Why would the administration start doing things the Constitutional way now?

In two floor votes he could be out on his butt working as Walmart Greeter.
One to indict, one to convict. 
The whole thing could be over in less than a week.

The problem isn't that the founders didn't leave the tools for Congress to resist a King.  The problem is the character of the men holding those tools.

The problem is too many people in this country today, secretly really want a Putin in charge.  They just want THEIR Putin, not the other teams.

[AKKuya]

The USS Gerald Ford and her battle group are heading to these waters now.

[CptTrips]

If you want to get technical does every invasion attempt reset the 60 day War Powers Act clause? This action is not against a nation but rather against individuals attempting to invade our land and poison our citizens.

We'll have to agree to disagree.

I see no room for consensus.

[AKIron]

There is precedent for the US military to defend against foreign invaders within our borders. That's really not debatable.

[DmonSlyr]

The only accomplishment of this congress is taking money from our pockets to theirs. And you bite every shinny hook defections to ignore it.

You will eat dirt right along with us, the shock will be more harsh.

You realize we passed the tax cuts again right (wouldn't have happened under your leaders) and interest rates have been lowered. Thus continuing to save us money and not giving it away to the debt. So im not sure what you mean?
 

[DmonSlyr]

I dont remember the CIA being involved with drug and human trafficking being in the constitution either. I dont remember it saying we can flood any city with third worlders whenever we want without a vote either