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"Right now, the most effective thing you can do is flood Congress with calls to show that the American people don't want to go to war with Iran," said the advocacy group Demand Progress.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20250619142251/https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-approves-iran-attack


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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

From the article, "the advocacy group Demand Progress Wednesday, urging Americans to call 1-833-STOP-WAR to connect with their representatives and push them to support war powers resolutions."

I called this number, gave them my zip code and they automatically connected me to the offices of my representatives to leave a voicemail urging them to support a war powers resolution to stop a war in Iran.

It was super easy. A phone call is worth 1,000 emails.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

I looked into this yesterday, it seems we haven't declared war since WW2, and stuff like this is usually done with AUMF (Authorizations for Use of Military Force). Those can be issued after the fact. I think the president can basically do whatever for 60 days if I understand correctly.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

If this is the case, it's adventure time across the streets of america. No pig or politician should feel the sunlight without being afraid

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (7 children)

Isn't this an impeachable offense? Like, declaring war and mobilizing troops is not something you can unilaterally do as president. That's Congress's job. Well, I guess we'll see what happens. Congress has so far let Trump do whatever he wants, and so has the supreme court. So, 🤷‍♀️

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

screams in Vietnam, Korea, Iraq and probably others

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

DOJ will just say “it’s ok” and it’ll be allowed apparently

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

Impeachment is purely political. Anything is an impeachable act.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yeah, the guy who was impeached two times with nothing to come out of it, is scared to get impeached a third time.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This is the part where past decisions come to bite us all in the ass. There is an "exception" congress gave to the president which allows them to do some military operations bullshit IF there is imminent threat AND they give congress a written notice to both the speaker of the house and the president of the senate. They have 60 days, or whatever arbitrary time line they decide upon, to finish up what they are doing unless congress says they can stay longer. Wartime Powers Act https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/440 At least it reads something like that. Congress just can't be bothered to do their job really. We all know Orange Chicken Little is a pro at making up "imminent threats".

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Also the 2001 Authorization of The Use of Military Force, which has no expiry date, and allows unrestricted military action against anyone the administration believes played a role in the 9/11 attacks. As far as I'm aware all Trump has to do is claim Iran produced or sheltered terrorists at some point (even if it was in the past) and he's more or less legally in the clear. There's already precedent.

Under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, the 2001 AUMF was used to justify the deployment of US forces to Afghanistan, the Philippines, Georgia, Yemen, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Iraq, and Somalia.

https://www.businessinsider.com/a-bill-to-repeal-the-aumf-just-passed-2017-6

Again, past decisions.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

I don't know the specifics but the president can move troops without congressional approval as long as they're there less than 90 days or something but that can be extended.

Congress hasn't declared war on anyone since WW2.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I'm not defending TACOman here, but bombing the middle east is like a normal afternoon for basically any US president since at least Bush the First

Edit. Shit. I agree with you. And it looks like I'm arguing probably. I hate that I am so cynical, but then I just... I mean... look at everything that keeps happening, you know?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Did we ever actually declare war on Vietnam?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

Special military operation

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

And they never declare war. We have conflicts and situations but never war- too much paperwork.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

And any military personnel who carry this out without congressional approval should be imprisoned and executed for treason. 🤷‍♂️ rules.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The military is America's workforce program. Those kids just needed a job and healthcare. They're too young, inexperienced in life, and desperate. They shouldn't be executed. On the other hand, the higher command, those whom the administration put in command for their loyalty, should be held accountable. I'm also a firm believer that those in charge of others should be punished equally for the actions of those under their command. That includes the commander in chief of the armed forces.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago

I understand what you’re saying, and I empathize with the people “just doing their jobs,” but… where have I heard that one before? (It’s Nazis.)