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To Akrteia-- Our Constitution gives the Pres sweeping powers in Article 2 of the Constitution which outlines the Executive powers. He is responsible for treaties, actions of the military and of course National Security. Our Congress, now and in the past has allowed the Executive enormous discretionary decision making. This is in keeping with Congress not wanting to do the hard parts of their job. The Supreme Court has ruled the Pres can restrict immigration, ect, without consent of Congress as well. It is why the imminent danger phrase is always used to invoke a Presidental prerogative.
In this case it appears to me that an opportunity availed itself. The General was an easy target at the airport. Trump took it. He cost, as collateral damage an airliner with 176 innocent people killed. Yess, an Iranian missle did it, but we started this mess.
There are hawks in our govt, who do wish for a confrontation with Iran similar to IrAQ. Justification comes after the fact. There was no imminent threat. Just lies, and more lies. This is what John Bolton wants.
Annette
To Akrteia-- Our Constitution gives the Pres sweeping powers in Article 2 of the Constitution which outlines the Executive powers. He is responsible for treaties, actions of the military and of course National Security. Our Congress, now and in the past has allowed the Executive enormous discretionary decision making. This is in keeping with Congress not wanting to do the hard parts of their job. The Supreme Court has ruled the Pres can restrict immigration, ect, without consent of Congress as well. It is why the imminent danger phrase is always used to invoke a Presidental prerogative.
In this case it appears to me that an opportunity availed itself. The General was an easy target at the airport. Trump took it. He cost, as collateral damage an airliner with 176 innocent people killed. Yess, an Iranian missle did it, but we started this mess.
There are hawks in our govt, who do wish for a confrontation with Iran similar to IrAQ. Justification comes after the fact. There was no imminent threat. Just lies, and more lies. This is what John Bolton wants.
Annette
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