Trump must be impeached and removed from office for illegal war

Jake Starkey said:
I acknowledged that he had no need to go because he already had previous permission from Congress first.
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In 2016, President Obama did not seek new, specific authorization from Congress for ongoing bombing campaigns against ISIS in Syria and Iraq or for drone strikes in other regions. Instead, the administration relied on the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF).
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  • Legal Basis: The Obama administration argued that the 2001 AUMF, originally targeting those responsible for the 9/11 attacks, provided authority to combat ISIS, as they were considered an al-Qaeda affiliate.
  • Congressional Debate: Throughout 2016, there was1 deep division among lawmakers over whether this 15-year-old authorization was sufficient to cover the ongoing operations, but no new, specific war authorization was passed for these actions.
  • Precedent: This followed a pattern where the administration argued for the executive authority to order air strikes without direct congressional approval, similar to operations in Libya in 2011.
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While some members of Congress criticized this approach, arguing for a new vote, the strikes continued based on the 2001 authorization.
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Phantasmal said:
Doesn’t he have a time period in which he needs to go to Congress? 45 days come to mind, but I’m not solid on that number. It’s not illegal, yet.
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No congressional approval, reasons for our attack keep changing - this is going to be a clusterfuck. At least when Bush attacked we had qualified people leading our DOD. All we have now are morons.

The huge problems going to come when the sleeper cells start activating in the U.S. Who's going to save us then? Tulsi Gabbard? We're screwed.
 
Phantasmal said:
I’ve never understood how we have the money to go to war, but not the money for Medicare for all, or training and education or now, even research. We chose war. Oligarchs chose war and chaos. Humans get rich off trading munitions.
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Easy:

Wars keep billionaire CEO's of defense contractors happy. They're who donate to Republicans.

Medicate and food stamps are for poor people - to Republicans, they can't help them get elected so fuck them.
 
Number Six said:
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Trump must be impeached and removed from office for illegal war

Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) condemns Donald Trump and the Trump Administration, as well as their enablers in Congress, the media, and elsewhere for launching and supporting a reckless, illegal, unprovoked, and unconstitutional war on Iran over the past 24 hours. Last June, we issued a...
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Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) condemns Donald Trump and the Trump Administration, as well as their enablers in Congress, the media, and elsewhere for launching and supporting a reckless, illegal, unprovoked, and unconstitutional war on Iran over the past 24 hours.

Last June, we issued a statement denouncing Trump’s bombing of Iran because it posed risks of “spiraling into a regional or even global conflict that could shatter fragile economies and displace millions.” Trump’s unprovoked war on Iran is now confirming our worst fears.

This war is already inflicting significant humanitarian suffering, causing chaotic economic disruption, and risking grave damage to the international order.


The War on Iran has also precipitated a constitutional crisis, attacking the foundational principles of our democratic republic by blatantly violating the separation of powers. It also violates the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

We the People must not fail to meet this crisis. This latest precedent of unchecked abuse of power imperils our democracy, potentially fatally.


The US Constitution vests in Congress the sole authority to declare war (Article I, Section 8). Members of both parties have already acknowledged that Trump’s war against Iran without prior authorization from Congress is unconstitutional.

Senator Jeff Merkley, (D-Oregon), a veteran member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations said this war “shreds our Constitution, which assigns decisions of war to Congress.”

Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) called the war “blatantly unconstitutional.” Rep. Khanna co‑authored a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would restrain Trump from launching such illegal, immoral, and reckless military operations.


Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) described Trump’s attacks as “acts of war unauthorized by Congress.” He is also leading the effort for the War Powers Resolution.

Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) sponsored a similar Resolution. Sadly, Republican congressional leaders continue to block Rep. Khanna’s and his colleagues’ efforts to enact a War Powers Resolution in the House.


This unconstitutional, illegal war continues an alarming pattern of the Trump regime’s contempt for the Constitution, Congress, U.S. law, and international norms, as well as basic ethics and morality. Trump has previously ordered illegal attacks against Iran and Venezuela without lawful authorization.

The Trump administration has routinely trampled basic human and civil rights through violent, even deadly operations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting US citizens and lawful residents. We cannot tolerate fascistic policies including fatal shootings, abusive raids, indefinite detentions, and family separations.

Trump, his Department of Justice, and other appointees have escalated their contempt for Congress and the constitutional separation of powers by publicly attacking members of Congress during hearings, by stonewalling and ignoring subpoenas, and by defying oversight powers, and by implementing illegal orders and lawless policies.


Trump’s illegal war on Iran and the rule of law establish an intolerable pattern of egregious abuses of power, directly threatening our constitutional order, our safety, and our way of life. These intertwined crises cry out for an immediate, decisive response by the Congress and the US public.

Therefore, PDA demands that all members of Congress, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike, uphold their oath of office to defend our constitutional republic. The Constitution offers one and only one remedy when President a repeatedly breaks the law and arrogantly refuses to abide by the limits on the power clearly laid out in the Constitution. That remedy is impeachment, followed by removal from office.


To effectuate that, PDA calls upon its hundred of thousands of supporters across the country—as well as every American who wants to preserve our constitutional democratic republic—to contact their Senators and Representatives by phone, email, social media, and in‑person visits to demand two things: 1. An immediate end to the War on Iran, and 2. The initiation of impeachment proceedings against Trump and all complicit Trump Administration officials.

Furthermore, we urge organizations and individuals across the country to launch protests and other forms of nonviolent civil disobedience to demand an end to the war. These could include boycotts, or a refusal to purchase any non‑essential goods and services, or some form of intentional non-participation, or any other lawful means until all US military operations against Iran cease and Congress initiates efforts to remove all lawless Trump officials from power.

Trump’s illegal, unconstitutional war on Iran is not only a moral and humanitarian disaster, but also a profound constitutional crisis. The Congress and the American people must oppose, rebuke, and punish Trump and all those complicit in the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on our liberty, our Constitution, and the rule of law. We the People must not fail to meet this crisis. This latest precedent of unchecked abuse of power imperils our democracy, potentially fatally. We can and must overcome these clear and present threats to our lives, liberty, and way of life.
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LurchAddams said:
No congressional approval, reasons for our attack keep changing - this is going to be a clusterfuck. At least when Bush attacked we had qualified people leading our DOD. All we have now are morons.

The huge problems going to come when the sleeper cells start activating in the U.S. Who's going to save us then? Tulsi Gabbard? We're screwed.
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We don't have a DOD any more it is the dept. of WAR now.
I wonder why . NOT .
 
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