Recent US actions could signal Iran conflict, despite WH; GOPer's bill requires Congress OK on Iran

[Roland99]

Key part of the article deals with the 2nd half of that headline:

http://www.rawstory.com/news/2007/Video_Recent_US_actions_could_signal_0112.html

In the U.S. House today, Republican Rep. Walter Jones (NC) introduced a resolution requiring the President "to receive congressional authorization to use military force against Iran," reports McClatchy Newspapers.

"The resolution requires that – absent a national emergency created by an attack, or a demonstrably imminent attack, by Iran upon the United States or its armed forces – the President must consult with Congress and receive specific authorization prior to initiating any use of military force against Iran," Rep. Jones said in a press release.

"Today, there is a growing concern – justified or not – that some U.S. officials are contemplating military action against Iran," Jones continues. "This resolution makes it crystal clear that no previous resolution passed by Congress authorizes such use of force. The Constitution of the United States declares that, while the Commander in Chief has the power to conduct wars, only Congress has the power to authorize them."

[leftchick]

1. lots a luck

but I admire him for this.

[Roland99]

2. Well, the Dems have the majority in both Houses.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. kick!

and an R for Courage. This would pass in the House, possibly even the Senate. But would they be able to over-ride a veto?

[babylonsister]

7. And then there's Lieberman.

:eyes: Ugh.

[lovuian]

4. Even the Republicans are terrified at the idea of a Rogue

President... A President in office who doesn't listen to the American people and goes on his own agenda

Head of the Military

this is just like Germany when Hitler Hijacked the government

[HuffleClaw]

5. "absent a national emergency created by an attack...

...or a demonstrably imminent attack, by Iran upon the United States or its armed forces..."

hmmmmmm. what does jones know that we don't?

[Rebellious Republican]

6. my thoughts exactly. N/T

:think:

[rodeodance]

8. um.. only a resolution?