A “bipartisan” resolution was introduced by Senators John Kerry (D – MA) and John McCain (D – AZ), the two most recent failed presidential candidates, to express non-specific Senatorial “support” for the war in Libya.
The move appears to be a response to President Obama’s failure to secure any Congressional approval for the war by Friday, which was the deadline required under the War Powers Act. Obama requested approval late Friday afternoon.
Yet even this resolution, so late in the game, would not satisfy the requirement of Congressional authorization under the act. Instead, it is merely a non-binding expression of support.
It still holds meaning, however, as the vote would be a test for the Senate’s willingness to enforce this particular law. Sen. McCain has expressed opposition to the notion of the law, and if enough senators support this resolution it will suggest that the president can continue to ignore the law with impunity.
We be bowin' to AIPAC.
Here we go again.., Senator Kerry the red ketchup man.., is one of those democrats that needs to be ousted from the democratic party.., with Rockefeller.., one is making money of the war by investing in it the other from a bad tomato ketchup and war machinery. This is the core in Democratic party a making money apparatus for senators by killing other nations and stealing their wealth. Libyan war is about how to sallow that $32 billion dollars that Obama is withholding.., that money belongs to Libyan people.., Libyan war is not about democracy is how to steal that money dividing it in three ways, US, France, England and if Muslims Brotherhood – Saudi Arabia succeed in Libya then they get the leftover. Libyan war is not about democracy is about dividing the African Union and its prosperity, is about the EU and US militarism – AIPAC regime and their appetite for world domination. TO democratic party.., you want democracy to work throughout those who are advocating for wars.
Obama is in contravention of the law. The Congress aught to be bringing charges not trying to drum up support!! It's mind-boggling to imagine that either one of these d-heads could have been President. Looking at the pic above of McInsane – he just resonates arrogance – that he HAS to put up with the unwashed. I never could have imagined that someone who was subjected to torture, as is reported to have happened to J-Mac that they would become as much a hawk for war. You'd think that he, most of all, would understand that it is not in the interest of the US (people) to engage in war.
I wish just once, they (those who represent us and who clamor for war, war, war) would explain truthfully, WHY we as a nation prefer to seek war. Tell us if all these wars with Muslim nations really is a new Crusade and what they expect to gain. And tell us why they (our elected) don't listen to those who elect them – is it because they know that we won't un-elect them?
Just once I'd like them to truthfully tell us for whom they work. Pass the pipe…
Actually what is needed is a law to keep us out of conflicts without declaration of war. What ever the real reason for the attacks on Libya the most unbelievable is that NATO or the United States care if people are in danger. How many were killed in Iraq? Iraq was all based on lies as the present Libya is. The agents of death aka McCain/Kerry/lieberman/Graham all are doing the war dance. We need to do something about the war mongers who get elected to the senate. Someone should tell our senators is their job is to represent the people of their state. I doubt that it is in any state interest to cut billions from federal budget available to the states and give it to foreign nations either as bribes in the case of Israel or bombs as in the case of Libya. Either way it is time to take care of our citizens and long over due to fire the present low lifes in the US Senate.
McCain and Kerry – two Vietnam War veterans who should know better – who today are TRAITORS to America – warmongers along with Graham and Lieberman.
When will the American people wake up to all of the TRAITORS to America that they continue to vote into office?
These two have never met a war they didn't like.
Wow, has Kerry changed over the years. He still pimps the story about his activism against the Vietnam War after he got home. But, now he's pushing every new war.
Somewhere, there's a soldier today wondering if he's going to be the last person to die in Kerry's wars.
There's a lesson here. When you hear some Democrat talking big about what he did 40 years ago, ask them what they've done lately. Because what they've done lately is probably something nasty like starting new wars for young men to die in.
If you want change, elect a new Congress in 2012.
Since no one is pushing for impeachment of Obama over his illegal war, then don't support any incumbent. Tell every one of them that you expect a member of Congress to live up to their oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution.
Both parties are corrupt. Both parties tolerate law breaking when its their side. Both parties are complicit in letting both parties use the Constitution for toilet paper. So, don't vote for either of the major parties.
We need honest politicians who will uphold the Constitution. Whether they be left or right is immaterial. Any honest politician who upholds the Constitution is an improvement over all 535 of the Senators and Representatives we have right now.
Elect a brand new Congress in 2012
Listen, Congress is a worthless, useless branch of government. Just get rid of them and become officially what we are, a dictatorship! I think Obama should just dissolve them and just repackage them as the executive branch debate cabinet. But in all seriousness, Congress has become a useless branch of government. Obama is in clear violation of article 1 section 8 and not to mention a co-conspirator to murder of Gadhafi's grandchildren.
We are a republic no more.
What a hoot. After 60yrs of non-stop undeclared unconstitutional wars, why stop now? According to the Constitution, only Congress can declare war(last time they exercised their duty was in 1941). To make it look good they passed the War Powers Act stating that the prez could invade anyone anytime for 60 days on his own authority.. He didn't even bother to tell them he's invading Libya. Now 60+ days out, he is counting on McCain and Kerry to carry his water. Why not just have the paperwork done in the Knesset?
I like senators to take US to war with Russia and China this way all those people who like to
have war will see real war. why fight some one in the ring that can't punch back, common
senators be a real man fight some one who can push back. SHOW YOUR REAL LEADERSHIP.
America only attacks countries that can't fight back. Like any good bully.
dearr site admistrator let my comment be published I am not going to cause any sunami
or earth queck common I have heart problem and i might die and people don't read my thoughts
thank you.
The nation's economy is in the crapper; we can't afford to educate our kids; our "leaders" put us in hock past our navals, and these jackasses want more war, more often.
Four simple words: "WE CAN'T AFFORD IT!"
Paul Craig Roberts is right. We need a revolution in this country.
The War Party is baying at the moon. Ready to bomb some more brown people in the name of Democracy and Freedom
McCain & Kerry R to real scumbags that should be removed from office ASAP…!!!!
Kerry and Mc lame are warmongers.They follow no lwas and being involved in war like already mentioned toy think they would be agains any war that wasent an immediate threat not a fake terrorist treat but a country that forsure is about to attack.A ya congress needs to go and their needs to be a law if you are a hold government office and intensionaly braek the constitution foces serious time in jail.Also no more sellingf drugs by Americas CIA.
That two Republicraps would sponsor a senate resolution in support of a war started by a President on his own authority is hardly surprising. That these two Republicraps once aspired to become the elected dictator of the United States makes it even less surprising. As to the rule of law and Article 1 Section 8 of the constitution- do not make me laugh! The constitution has long been a dead letter in this United State of Amerika. The law is what Obama says the law is. When a new president takes office nothing will change. We will get a different elected dictator, perhaps with a different letter after his name, who will continue the same policies. Elections mean about as much as elections meant in the former Soviet Union. If you vote you are sucker. Nothing will change until the whole corrupt apparatus of the USG collapses because of internal economic rot and bankruptcy. There is your hope! That is the silver lining on the dark cloud! We are all f-cked and there is nothing to done.
Good old War Senator John Kerry, against it before he was for it before he equivocated over it.
McCain blew up millions in equipment and about a hundred crewmen messing around with his assigned jet and Carey(the White Swan) used to enjoy taking potshots with his boat's .50 cal.deckgun. He also took a dive for Bush and made off with millions of Democratic party contributions. Greenpeace and Greens had to go door to door to raise money to challange the vote outcome. Extensive vote fraud by the Bush camp and the Florida vote were proved later. The White Swan did not give a dime. Both of these guys are bereft of class or civility outside their exclusive circle and should not be considered as human.
Does anybody know if they can pass the bill without a floor debate? That's what I'm most concerned about (besides, of course, the absurd text of the bill). But at least if there's a debate, people will have to supply reasons for getting involved. I don't what the procedural rules are for the Senate are (but at this point nothing seems beneath them). If someone knows or even has an educated guess, please post it here. Thanks.