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[–] 52 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Congress "declaring war" is a relic of the past. Every conflict since WWII has been unilaterally decided by the executive.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    He needs them to declare war to give him the fat budget and more executive power. I’m sure the Republican-controlled majority won’t have a problem with it. They’ve been foaming at the mouth for a hot war with Iran since the 80s.

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