Just another attempt by congress to get back power they voted to give away. Some of the republican votes like Rand Paul are principle votes for an issue they champion no matter the executive. The dems are just trying to buck Trump...
That's exactly what it was. I didn't see the democrats that concerned about it when obama was President and he loved his drone strikes, it's just an issue now when Trump hits someone from their favorite evil empire lol. This was nothing more than another attempt to go after Trump, and the Republicans that voted for it are fools. I notice Young isn't bragging about this on his FB page and only a tiny blurb on his Senate page.
Although I fully support Trump in circumscribing Soleimani's future, I see these effects as a kind of win-win. Any retaking of congressional authority unwisely delegated to the executive is IMO a plus for America, provided congress doesn't repeat the mistakes that got them here in the first place. Remaking the judiciary in the constitutionalist mold, rather than the activist mold that has held sway, is arguably the single most important work being done by conservatives. Rebalancing what should be co-equal branches will be a net positive in the long run
Moredick? Oh, yeah. That’s what Republicans need.Maybe we can get Mourdock to run against him. That'll work!
Unpossible to invoke the Corps more than a fighter pilot invokes their pointy nose.
I don’t know for sure where I stand on this. The president is CINC, but I don’t think that should be unlimited. Declared wars seem to be rare now, but actual wars are common. He will veto it anyway and they won’t get the votes to over ride it. I will probably still vote for young. This being a gun board, I am continually perplexed by statements like above. What are the other options, in regard to gun rights? Third party? Please. That is the same as voting Democrat. Theoretically I get it isn’t, but in practice it is. If other things outweigh your views on gun rights, then I get it; but not voting for a gun rights candidate because of this seems short sighted to me. Your opinion is different though, and that is okay.
Reducing the ability of the executive to drag the country into a war without the approval of congress is a GREAT thing.
And I'm not quite sure how voting for someone who supports infanticide is somehow a principled objection.
I'll correct you - it's a Political Discussion on a Gun Forum. Not everything is 100% Gun Rights. Even though the protection of the 2nd Amendment is one of the most important things to me so are other issues such as taking out terrorists when the opportunity is present. If you only vote based on gun rights then I think you are narrow minded. Plus Young likes Red Flag laws so you might want to check and see if he's really pro 2A? AND I never said I would vote for a Democrat! Just won't vote for Young.
I guess I will clarify. I lean towards not letting a president get us into a new war, Iraq is the example I would use. I do think they should be able to respond to hostile actions, the Iranian general is the example I would use. President is CINC, Congress controls the budget. I get that. I agree with that, but 15 plus year wars, even though it wasn’t declared, should not happen. Your mileage may vary of course.
I'm not voting for a Democrat. Just won't vote for Young and I know you'll say it's all the same. Not sure how you twisted that I would vote for someone promoting infanticide?
To my understanding, a time critical threat to the country or our troops could still be responded to.
But actions that aren't essential to protecting our people or our country, in an immediate fashion, would require congress.
Apathy in the face of a great evil is no different than committing the evil act.
At this point, what difference does it make?How did we get to talking about Benghazi?
At this point, what difference does it make?
Pretty sure they could do that today.And if a dem controlled house does not like the explanation the President gives for he's actions, can they impeach him on that?
Just an exercise in political power...
To my understanding, a time critical threat to the country or our troops could still be responded to.
But actions that aren't essential to protecting our people or our country, in an immediate fashion, would require congress.
Apathy in the face of a great evil is no different than committing the evil act.
Hey, you guys do know that Todd Young is a Marine. Yep, a Marine that proudly served in the Marine Corps.