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In reply to the discussion: This is why the United States used to not do shit like this [View all]onenote
(45,551 posts)To give just one example: Clinton authorizing US participation in the NATO bombing of Kosovo without Congressional authorization. There are numerous others. Indeed, presidents have routinely disputed their obligations under the War Powers Resolution using various arguments. Obama insisted the US could continue participating in the bombing of Libya without congressional authorization and even after Congress defeated a resolution that would have given limited authorization. Of course, Reagan and both Bushes also took a similar position and conducted military actions without Congressional authorization.
I'm not suggesting in any way that its right or justifiable. Just that its happened before, will happen again, and these actions rarely turn out that well.
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