A group of Republican senators on Thursday introduced a bill to repeal the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) that was passed in the wake of the September 11th attacks and is still being used to justify wars today.
The End Endless Wars Act was introduced by Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Mike Lee (R-UT), JD Vance (R-OH), and Mike Braun (R-IN). The legislation would repeal the 2001 AUMF 180 days after its enactment.
“If there exists any desire to reclaim our Constitutional power and send a message to the world that we are a nation of peace, Congress should pass this bill and repeal the 2001 Authorization for war. After all, the 2001 AUMF never intended to authorize worldwide war, all the time, everywhere, forever,” said Sen. Paul, according to a press release from his office.
Sen. Lee said the 2001 AUMF has “become one of the many instruments of misuse, and it is time for members of Congress to end this authority that keeps us in endless wars.” Sen. Braun said that no president should “have the authority to singlehandedly wage war” and called to “return this power to the people and repeal this authorization that has far outlived its’ purpose.”
The 2001 AUMF currently authorizes war in Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Yemen, and several other countries. There’s been a push in Congress to repeal the 2002 AUMF that was used for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, but that authorization is not used today, and repealing it won’t end any current wars.
In March, the Senate voted to repeal the 2002 AUMF and the 1991 AUMF used for the Gulf War. At the time, Sen. Paul attempted to include an amendment to the legislation to repeal the 2001 AUMF, but it failed in a vote of 9-86.
No chance but it is interesting to see who Vance is hanging out with.
Indeed. Vance shows a lot of promise.
Vance is a clown.
The effort is appreciated. Of course it’s DOA. But let the record show…
This is certainly a welcome attempt, but the small number of sponsors, and ultimately votes, will simply underline the pervasiveness of the culture of violence in late empire America.
It will go nowhere. The Deep State loves war, and will keep them going until the U.S. like all empires will crumble because of their own arrogance and overreach.
The only way our forever wars are going to end is when the rest of the world demands that we send our troops home and starts to make life miserable for them in the meantime. This is already happening in Syria and Iraq as they are facing daily rocket attacks and broken supply lines. Once the petrodollar is kaput the process will happen even faster.
Agreed. Bourgeois politics is just bottomless bullshit. But the AUMF will end with the defeat of the dollar, … at which point the alpha buzzards will all turn Russo/Sinophiliacs while the runts pick the bones at home and all while continuing their brainless (now AI generated) schtick of “freedom & democracy”, “diversity, inclusiveness, and equity”, free and effortless abortions, …. and guns.
I think it unlikely that anybody who supported the AUMF in 1991 ever even imagined that it would be abused as it has. Perhaps Rand Paul would get more traction if he took the matter to the Supreme Court.
Not Enough…! MIC should be banned of taxpayers money…!
“Fairytales can come true, it can happen to you….”
sshhh Doris, sshhh
Absolutely right! The Pentagon cannot pass an audit and never is held accountable for $Trillions of dollars gone missing.
“”the pentagon cannot account for $2.3 TRILLION”(for some reason…)”
……. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, 09/10/2001
the day before 9/11 when the very pentagon offices that were tasked with getting to the bottom of missing pentagon money were coincidentally destroyed by a “boeing 757 piloted by a saudi (towel-head who in reality couldn’t distinguish his ass from a hole in the ground)” and the subsequent videos of a missile striking that very office were blurred-out before being removed entirely.
wait, what?
what can you do ….. i guess wave a sign and hope that somebody notices … because we live in a free democracy society where we are free to wave a sign (as long as that sign is waved in a sanctioned “free-speech-zone”) without being menaced by the PTB.
Let’s go Rand Paul! Appreciate the effort. Military industrial congress will chug on sadly.
Great idea. Kudos. But…. it won’t work. Washington DC and congress is crawling with war junkies. Until that changes, there will always be another excuse for war..
…. and send a message to the world that we are a nation of peace, ….
LOL you couldn’t make that sh*t up
The U.S. has become a bullshit nation, and most of the rest of the world knows it.
That brings to mind a line penned by Jane Wagner, and mouthed by Lilly Tomlin:
“No matter how cynical you get, you can’t keep up.”
“At the time, Sen. Paul attempted to include an amendment to the legislation to repeal the 2001 AUMF, but it failed in a vote of 9-86.”
And that was when he tried to sneak it in there. Expect single digits once again.
JD Vance: strike poses against war abroad while advocating apartheid and techofascism at home.
Examples of this that don’t come from biased statist establishment media?
What Is The AUMF ? = Authorization for the Use of Military Force
On September 18, 2001, President George W. Bush signed the AUMF into law in response to the September 11 attacks…. Rather than authorizing a broad and unlimited “war on terror,” the AUMF’s mandate is specifically tied to those responsible for the September 11 attacks: the Taliban and al Qaeda.
A separate AUMF, passed in 2002, grants the president the authority “to defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq” and has been used to provide basis for ongoing anti-ISIS operations specifically in Iraq.
https://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/what-the-aumf-is-and-why-you-should-care-2018/
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SOB Bush had to phony up bogus WMD charges against Saddam in order to “justify” his invasion of Iraq, which in reality was to prevent cheap Iraqi oil from flooding the world market which might interfere with US oil export dominance.
Obama admin stated intention to repeal the 2001 AUMF – he had 8 years to do so but he didn’t do it, instead the US and assoc. used some phony false-flag chemical attacks blamed on Syria’s president Assad to attack legitimate Syrian forces. Trump took the ball and ran with it, continuing the US occupation of Syria for the sole purpose of stealing their oil which is still ongoing today while Biden pretends that it is not.
When will people learn?
Representative politics DOES NOT WORK.
Never has.
And it probably never will.
Direct Democracy is the answer.
It ain’t perfect. Far from it.
But it is infinitely better than the excrement storm of moral horror that is representative democracy.
Direct democracy is more than win/lose voting in popularity establishment candidate competitions, Adding an instant runoff feature only makes win/lose dynamics more stupid.
Real democracy is a tool for building solidarity via voters learning where they fit in with each other, There can be ties and no victor. Voting is cheaper than a cup of coffee for we the people and a multi-billion dollar payola spectacle for oligarchs.
Both democrats and republicans are united in thwarting social evolution to real democracy. Note that the war party of Taiwan is named the Progressive Democrats. Sound familiar?
If voters have a poor judgment to elect their corrupt representatives, what credibility do they have to be involved directly?
I’m writing my senators, and I recommend you all do the same. AI-generated letter in support, cut and paste (and it’s just sycophantic enough to stroke your idiot senators’ egos) – edited for accuracy:
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Senator’s Name]
[Senator’s Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Senator’s Name],
Subject: Support for the End Endless Wars Act of 2023
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen and constituent to support the End Endless Wars Act, which repeals the 2021 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and to urge you to take immediate action to repeal this legislation.
It is evident that the AUMF grants the executive branch excessive powers, enabling it to engage in military actions without proper oversight and accountability. As a fundamental pillar of our democracy, the separation of powers ensures that no single branch of government can accumulate unchecked authority. The AUMF undermines this principle and jeopardizes the balance of power enshrined in our Constitution.
Furthermore, the AUMF, in its current form, lacks clarity and specificity, leading to potential abuse of military force. The broad language and ambiguous nature of this legislation allow for a wide interpretation, which can be exploited to justify military interventions that may not align with the original intent or the best interests of the American people.
Moreover, as we have witnessed in the past, the AUMF has been misused by previous administrations, resulting in prolonged military engagements without proper Congressional oversight. This not only violates the Constitution but also undermines the authority of the legislative branch, which plays a crucial role in decisions pertaining to the use of military force.
In light of the numerous challenges our nation faces, both domestically and internationally, it is imperative that we restore the balance of power and ensure that any decision to deploy military force is subject to rigorous examination and debate in Congress. The repeal of the 2021 AUMF would be a significant step towards reestablishing Congressional authority and reasserting the principles upon which our great nation was founded.
I understand that addressing this issue may not be without its complexities, but I firmly believe that it is the duty of our elected representatives to rectify legislative shortcomings and safeguard our democratic principles. Therefore, I humbly request your active support in advocating for the repeal of the 2021 AUMF by supporting and cosponsoring the End Endless Wars Act. By doing so, you would demonstrate your commitment to upholding the Constitution, preserving democratic norms, and protecting the best interests of the American people.
I kindly ask for your response on this matter, and I look forward to hearing about your stance and the actions you intend to take to address this critical issue. I have great faith in your dedication to public service and your commitment to promoting the welfare of our nation.
Thank you for your time and attention. I am confident that by working together, we can ensure that our democracy remains strong and resilient for generations to come.
With great respect,
[Your Name]
Waste of Time…!
You’re never going to end a war with that attitude.
Congress does not end wars… Ordinary people protest does it sometimes…! That’s the reason Congress approval ratings hardly go above 15%…!
That’s true, and that’s the reason we should try everything we can.
Yea, good luck with that.
Dear Friends,
Your concern for the US perpetual war, the economy of the nation, the chaos on the southern border, among others have been appreciated. Is the pasted research on the war mongering globalists
operation of interest ??
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COUP ON THE HORIZON ???
The Federal Reserve is a bunch of crooks that have embezzled $32 trillion over the past 100 years. Their attempt for a Wall Street coup in 1930’s using General Smedley Butler was exposed by him. Ref. WAR IS A RACKET.
Wall Street
recruited their crony, Allen Dulles, to create the CIA to hide their
nefarious acts under ‘national security.’ Ref. THE BROTHERS by
Stephen Kinzer. College recruitment by the CIA and army’s
SOA/WHINSEC located and funded suitable terrorists for a multitude of
foreign coups, Power hungry psychopaths for U.S. placement and
funding should not be overlooked.
Deficit Spending
begins with the US Treasury sending a DS Treasury security to the
FRBNY [Bank]. The Bank, acting as a fiscal agent for the government,
credits a government account for that much fiat book-entry credit
which the Treasury uses for government spending. The DS securities
are transferred to be auctioned.
The ds value is
added as a component to <>$15T annual securities being
auctioned to redeem maturating securities. All handling of auctions
is exclusively handled by the FRBNY and have never been audited.
Ref. 31 CFR #375.3.
Historically,
TreasuryDirect was informed of the component which they listed as
‘new cash.’ If the funds went to the government, it would
eliminate any increase in the National Debt and would also eliminate
any inflation. The value must go to a private entity. TD has had no
answer but has changed the website. Academic centers are compromised
with government grants and graduate job placements to hide this
procedure.
The Second Circuit
COA in Bloomberg v Fed has acknowledged GAO has standing authority to
audit any handling of government money such as the above without
additional legislation, and that any official record of all FR banks
are subject to FOIA demands. The Court further noted that all profit
of the Fed belongs to the government.
Each trillion
dollars of deficit spending results in $20 billion disappearing
weekly to covert private entities for a year.
It is assumed the
Rothschild clan has installed a similar scheme in the ECB and it has
also been used in centuries past. The above profit is concluded to
have been laundered by BlackRock, Soros, UN, WHO, etc, and used by the IMF/CIA for foreign coups written about by William Blum, John Perkins, and others. A Rothschild foreclosure on the US $32T debt is seen on the Great Reset horizon to include using the WHO pandemics and CBDC banking control for oppression in the US. Ref; FATAL EMBRACE by Benjamin Ginsberg.
Is this something you believe Congress should investigate ??