cswake
03-28-2011, 07:18 AM
So, so, so wrong... :rolleyes:
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/152067-hunter-a-rare-supporter-of-obamas-libya-policy
One of the strongest congressional backers of the president’s handling of Libya is Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), a conservative Republican in his second term.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/26/president-acted-correctly-on-libya/
The War Powers Resolution provides the president with the authority to conduct limited operations absent a declaration of war or use of force resolution from Congress. The reason for this authority is simple. Imagine for a second that a president is confronted with a situation requiring limited military involvement but, rather than having the ability to act quickly, an open consultation process with Congress must first occur. Under that scenario, the element of surprise is lost while strategic intent and operational planning are broadcast worldwide, risking the mission at hand, combat resources and the lives of America’s military men and women.
Open deliberation or any formal pronouncement to Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi would only have provided more time and opportunity to reposition personnel and tactical resources, such as artillery and anti-aircraft weapons. Now, due in large part to the advantage of superior air power, a line has been drawn between the rebels and Gadhafi’s troops, while civilian populations are under far less threat of attack than before.
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/152067-hunter-a-rare-supporter-of-obamas-libya-policy
One of the strongest congressional backers of the president’s handling of Libya is Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), a conservative Republican in his second term.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/mar/26/president-acted-correctly-on-libya/
The War Powers Resolution provides the president with the authority to conduct limited operations absent a declaration of war or use of force resolution from Congress. The reason for this authority is simple. Imagine for a second that a president is confronted with a situation requiring limited military involvement but, rather than having the ability to act quickly, an open consultation process with Congress must first occur. Under that scenario, the element of surprise is lost while strategic intent and operational planning are broadcast worldwide, risking the mission at hand, combat resources and the lives of America’s military men and women.
Open deliberation or any formal pronouncement to Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi would only have provided more time and opportunity to reposition personnel and tactical resources, such as artillery and anti-aircraft weapons. Now, due in large part to the advantage of superior air power, a line has been drawn between the rebels and Gadhafi’s troops, while civilian populations are under far less threat of attack than before.