Kucinich, Lawmakers Sue Obama to Stop U.S. Operations in Libya
- Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:27pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Today, lawmakers from both parties announced a lawsuit they have launched against the White House. The purpose? To challenge U.S. operations in Libya. This is a rare development, as this is a bi-partisan initiative that targets the executive branch’s war powers. ABC News has more:
Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Walter Jones continued their bipartisan quest to end the U.S. military’s participation in the conflict in Libya, filing a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court against President Obama to “challenge the commitment of the United States to war in Libya absent the required constitutional legal authority.”
The lawsuit challenges what the lawmakers see as “the executive branch’s circumvention of Congress and its use of international organizations such as the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to authorize the use of military force abroad, in violation of the Constitution.”
“With regard to the war in Libya, we believe that the law was violated. We have asked the courts to move to protect the American people from the results of these illegal policies,” Kucinich said in a statement announcing the suit.
While frustration is growing among lawmakers over the administration’s failure to address the ongoing military operation, the White House is preparing to defend U.S. involvement in Libya. According to CNN:
The administration will provide a report to address a June 3 House resolution that raised questions about the president’s goal in Libya, how he hopes to achieve that goal, why he has not sought congressional authorization for involving U.S. troops abroad and how much the conflict will ultimately cost, National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said.
Yesterday, House Speaker John Boehner sent a harsh letter to President Obama that listed some congressional demands. In his note, Boehner warned the president that he will be violating the Constitution if he continues operations without Congress’ consent. The speaker gave the president until Friday to fully divulge the mission to lawmakers (interestingly, the two are slated to play golf that day with Vice President Joe Biden and Ohio Gov. John Kasich). FOX News Insider has more on the letter and the lawsuit:
This most recent move to challenge the White House in court makes it clear that some members of Congress want immediate answers from the president. Vietor claims that the White House is preparing information that will be delivered to members of Congress sometime today. Vietor also defends the White House, saying that the administration has testified in 10 hearings and has been involved in other conversations covering Libya since the mission first began in March.
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11:11
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:00pmi‘m glad both sides can agree that what’s wrong is wrong, hope they have the follow through, but i can almost bet obama is going to get away with it because according to him it’s a non-war hopefully he won’t get away with it
Report Post »islandlady
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:56pmNo Card to be played. Other White presidents have gotten the “I”.
Report Post »momsense
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:56pmNever thought I’d say this: “I looooooooooooooooooooooooove Dennis Kuchinich !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! “
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 2:47pmthen you must go straight to a doctors office for a mental evaluation
Report Post »gingerdr
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:56pmDoes this mean that “Big” gold game with Boehner is off?
Report Post »Andybetterideas
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:52pmI am agreeing with Kucinich… how is this even possible?
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:23pmI’m thinking the same thing!!! NEVER thought I would agree with him on anything, but I back him here!
Report Post »LiberalMarine
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:29pmBecause completely disregarding someone because they fall under a certain political party isn’t good for anyone.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:51pmIf nothing else, Kucinich is consistent. I agree with him on this one. Why we are “protecting” Libyans while the Syrian government (among others) slaughters it’s people is beyond me.
Report Post »scoter
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:51pmHell Impeach that fool.Better get GBTV.
Report Post »inexiletill2012
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:50pmHey Hillary !
doing anything next summer ?
Report Post »Mr. Nice Guy
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:08pmNow that would be a dream come true! Clinton/unknown would be far easier to defeat than Obama/Biden. By the same token, Biden/to-be-appointed would also be easier to defeat.
Talk about a tingle up your leg. Ooooh!
Report Post »redbone007
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:49pmOne analyst is saying, the lawsuit is bad for the US standing in the world. It will make the President and the US look bad to pull out of Libya.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:38pmIt will make Obama look bad to the Muslim Brotherhood .. who we are assisting in the takeover of a country!
The day Obama is perp walked out of the White House .. that will be a good day for America and the Constitution.
TEA!
Report Post »mill
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 2:05pmYeah, the muslims wouldn’t like it…gotta protect interests in the middle east, Obama’s buds, his amigos, his money boys, the brotherhood……
Report Post »the boys in the middle east that have Obama‘s back and hold his prayer rug are the only one’s this man must be answering to
dsang1
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:47pmWe must pray that this is just the beginning, we must be diligent in what we expect from “our” government in regard to what they can and cannot do (uphold and defend the Constitution) We must not mimic Greece. We cannot destroy our own country to make a point.. “We the People are doing good!” Stay the Course!
Report Post »oldandtired
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:47pmToo late shut it down Congress
Report Post »ISRAELISOURFRIEND
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:46pmNEWS FLASH:
President burns the Constitution!
What is it going to take, an act of Congress to Impeach this law breaker?
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:46pmim running odds
holder to be removed 34 -12 by the end of august
once he is gone move to impeach by DEMOCRATS by december 25 – 7 to allow time for democrats to run a campaign starting in january
any takers ???
lybia/ yemmen issue and the gun running issue will make waves , and holder is the lynchpin when he falls the whole administration will fall when obamacare is ruled unconstitutional it will provide the momentum that along with the gun running case and the unconstitutional actions in lybia will force democrats to act, and they will throw obama under the bus in an ettmpt to remain viable. but, with the movement of success pertaining to union issues will find the dems in a position they are not likely to survive for quite some time
and, the ruckus involving valerie jarret and daly pertaining to the usama operation in which she and obama were isolated from operational planning and the war going on in the white house with valerie / mrs obama and daly will come to a head thus giving an opportunity for chicagos new mayor to make his move and sacrifice obama in hopes to save the progressive democrat movement
this will end well for us
Report Post »Mr. Nice Guy
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:37pmWell, Psychosis, I’m not the gambling sort but this reminds me of a rumour I heard yesterday concerning Mr. Holder. It involves him being on a third-party ticket (or fourth if you count Donald Trump) in the 2012 presidential election. He will be VP on a ticket with Anthony Wiener.
So that would be the Wiener/Holder ticket.
Boom-tish. I’ll be here all week.
Report Post »mill
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:53pmunfortunately I think Chris Rock will run for president before any of this happens..Unfortunately. I really fear for my children’s well being in America. It’s not “our” America any more…
Banks, lending institutions, unions, politicians have run amuck and left us out like the trash
Suing is NOT going to happen past this initial point…war powers act be damned.
Report Post »I think they have brought this to appease the public… they know it‘s a relatively moot issue and they don’t have much to lose.
mossbrain
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:46pmApparently Denny’s tooth is giving him pain again. Wanted to sue over biting into an olive pit, now he wants to sue Obama. Seems to me he likes to sue people. Go eat on a rock you little squirrel of a man.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:50pmlol whats wrong mossbrain is our troll having a bad day ? lol
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:02pmBad day for Troll .. good day for America …
TEA!
Report Post »code green
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:30pmwords
Report Post »santramir
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:44pmnaive obama as all useful idiots of the left ignore the dictatorial zionist take over of the entire planet has no room in their hall of real command for the gentile or goyim even when if they deeply served the beast. what is going on about the bernanke fed issues wars and global government?
http://www.realzionistnews.com/?p=640
Report Post »oddball130
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:43pmObummer has already shown he doesnt care about the constitution. He believes its negative rights.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:47pmWhy do you think he “studied” it .. to destroy it!
TEA!
Report Post »redbone007
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:42pm1 step forward impreachment.
Report Post »flsnipe
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:38pmSounds great , but probably just more smoke and mirrors when is the last time our government officials did whats right and followed through with it.
Report Post »gpk
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:38pmHow long must we suffer such idiocy from our president. Enough. Impeach.
Report Post »GulfPeg
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:47pmImpeach Obama! Impeach Obama! Impeach Obama!
Report Post »NJTMATO
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:37pmMr. Speaker…harsh letter?! Please DE-FUND……Congress HAS THE PURSE!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:05pmMr. Speaker Powder-puff? He is busy today having his name changed to Nancy
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:37pmFor all those whack jobs who said the Iraq and Afgahn wars were illegal this proves they are not. If you want to see a truly ILLEGAL war look to Libya.
Report Post »crcitizen
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:37pmI do not agree with Kuzinich very often, but I am with him on this one. I hope he goes after the Czars, the EPA and Energy, and the NLRB
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:30pmwhat did they do to Kucinich to turn him against BO in this lybia police action. he is peeved at BO. oh they will never impeach BO, that would be Racist. the Dem Senate would never do it. but i think BO will be gone in 2012 because the country is sick of him and his policies. party on BO
Report Post »Brontefan
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:36pmNever thought I would say this…but it is about time to start an impeachment proceeding. This guy is so out of touch with reality that he honestly thinks lying, cheating, and non-stop spending is perfectly acceptable if you live in the WH. He thumbs his nose at the laws he chooses not to inforce and he savagely attacks those who don’t like his policies. He rewards his cronies and punishes everyone else. Just wait until these drones figure out that there is NO FREE healthcare and no free ride. The country can’t continue to support these policies and he shows no sign of slowing down.
Report Post »mill
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 5:13pmwill not happen.
Report Post »dbois223
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:33pmfinally some sanity… how dare the actually use the Constitution!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 4:55pmKUCINICH The Dem’s Ron Paul
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:28pm.
Report Post »Sue Hell Impeach that fool…………….
Brasil2520
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:30pmAbout time for someone to say it
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:34pmEven his own people are turning on him. It’s incredible to watch this play out. There is a video called Bush war bad, Obama war good, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGMl5TBfepc that says it all.
Report Post »Bushie
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:34pmAgree 100%.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:35pmI almost hate it when I can’t help but agree with normally crazy people.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:36pmI think this may be the first step towards impeachment……of course Obama will no doubt pull the race card out.
Report Post »oldasdirt
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:37pmImpeach Obama? Lets save America and Impeach the whole administration.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:39pmHe is now in violation of the wars powers act. And showing total disreguard for Congression approval and the citizenry. Impeachment procedeing could very well get underway.
Report Post »wildjoker5
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:42pmHe has done something worse than Clinton did, now it is time for the first impeachment since Jackson.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:44pmI guess Friday will tell. Obama will try some lie or trick. I hope they keep his feet to the fire and are not afraid to start impeachment hearings. Obama and his administration have ignored or bypassed enough laws, it’s time to pay the piper.
Report Post »grandma7
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:45pmFinally, some common sense comes from Washington!!!!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:45pmI agree SPANK … there is more information out there on illegal actions by Obama and those who support him … why aren’t they doing anything about those.
TEA!
Report Post »Mandors
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:45pmReally goes to show how incompetent this President is. His party controls the Senate. Republicans control the House. All he had to do was send some lackey to them and say we have a good reason to be there. NO ONE would have said boo.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:49pmHow about a lawsuit to force the protection of our borders? How about a lawsuit against muslim immigration into the United States? How about a lawsuit demanding a nuclear strike against IRAN?
How about a lawsuit against the government of the United States of America and President OBAMMY?
Kucinich is an alien …
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:53pmKucinich did the right thing.
It’s too late to impeach Obama.
He must be prosecuted and arrested.
And Kucinich isn’t crazy for believing in UFOS.
People who say crazy are describing themselves because increasingly it is common knowledge, You are the only margin who thinks everyone else is crazy.
Questioning the lies of the Government doesn’t make one a “conspiracy theorist”.
NOT questioning the lies of the government makes you a gullible fool.
Report Post »bharris0
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:55pmAbsolutely. He should be impeached for high treason.
Report Post »silentwatcher
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:59pmNow that Obama has been advised that he is violation of the law (as if he didn’t know) he is obligated to correct his behavior. If not, let him be charged and impeached.
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:01pmCongress should not be taking this matter to the courts… They have the power to stop all funding of the Libyan war effort as well as the power to start impeachment hearings… Why are they acting like they are servants of the Executive Branch?
Report Post »mill
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:03pmimPEACH THE bASTARD!!! REALLY , this man is out to destroy us, DO SOMETHING LAWMAKERS!!
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:03pm@Sinista
“NOT questioning the lies of the government makes you a gullible fool.”
Well stated, sir…
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:04pmDo we have to impeach every time we disagree with a presidents decision? Don’t get me wrong, I don‘t think Obama should get another term to prove he still isn’t cut out to hold the office. Impeachment is a very serious process and expense. The legislative body essentially shuts down.
A better suggestion is just to talk to anyone who will listen to the sound of your voice about how he has failed, why he has failed, and why just about anyone is a better choice. Put up simple signs that say something like “Obama: Epic Fail”, or “Obama: No More Years”, or “Nope and Change President”. Something like that.
People do tend to have a herding mentality. In our laziness we like to be told what to do and will follow those that we think know what they are doing. So read up, get informed, and get out there. The more people hear about how disastrous this presidential term has been, the more people may look up the information and find out how right you are.
Take home: Don’t impeach him, just don’t vote for him. Just a thought…
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:07pmI like Kucinich, he reminds me of the Liberal version of Ron Paul.
Although his stance on job creation and government intervention in the free market are wrong, He believes with a passion that America should not be foreign aggressors.
Report Post »militiaman
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:10pmSinista MACE
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 12:53pm
“It’s too late to impeach Obama. He must be prosecuted and arrested.”
Yes, like you are when you’re slapped to the ground for dealing and taking drugs.
Do you think Obama will be screaming irrationally to off all the pigs like you do?
When you say, “prosecuted and arrested,” don’t you mean “arrested and prosecuted?”
Of all people, you should know that arrest comes first.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:12pmI applaud the efforts by Dennis but I must be honest and state Congress has made itself irrelevant thru legislation they themselves passed and approved.
Libya is an UN war and unfortunately the UN law trumps US law. Congress gave their powers away and there is no way to reign it back in.
Wake up to reality, we are now under a global governance, Congress has become irrelevant and the President is a mere puppet for those pushing the one world government.
I don’t like it, but it is reality..
Report Post »SICKANTIRED
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:13pmThey needed to impeach this Bozo Years ago but these Sissys on the hill all must be afraid of him for some reason…He has no idea what he is doing only told what to do..
Report Post »My two cent’s
Volunteer State
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:14pmWhile I would agree that Obama is acting outside the purview’s of the Constitution, lets jump of the impeachment train because thats nothing but fanciful talk. The Constitution only allows impeachment for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” Only Congress can determine what acts are subjugated under those terms. Lets focus on winning an election against the guy- and the drop the fairy tell hopes.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:15pmThey can’t impeach the fool, W. is no longer in office.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:17pmI dont agree with this leprechaun on anything but God bless, somebody stood up and is taking more action than a strongly worded letter.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:22pmJust send BO over there by himself and see how long he would last.
Report Post »Iswingright
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:24pmPlease already; IMPEACH OBAMA!!!
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:24pm@Sinista
Unidentified flying objects do exist, but are not aliens. I hope you do not believe aliens exist.
There is no such thing as Aliens from outer space. Those believing in such are still the fringe and minority, not majority. If Aliens existed, Aliens would have already wiped us from the universe.
Questioning Government is not a conspiracy at all. Believing Government found aliens, hid them, and reversed engineered their products is a conspiracy and a conspiracy the CIA used to cover their development of advanced weapons and aircraft.
Report Post »dpselfe
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:24pmBecause what we really need is Joe Biden in the White House……….better include him as well
Report Post »click_name_4_impeachment
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:26pmSUE?!?!?!??! You have got to be kidding me, what is money to a man who just prints it up….what a loser, here is your chance to make yourself relevant again congress…..DO SOMETHING!!! We want nothing less than impeachment….make a statement…..
Report Post »Jezreel
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:26pmI wish we could impeach but the house of the senate, the majority are corrupt democrats that would not do the will of the people in impeaching Obama. At least they are suing. That is good. I hope they sue him for so much money that when Obama retires as president, the money that he gets from retiring will go back to the people because of the lawsuit. I don’t like it that Obama does not qualify to be president. I don’t like it that he will get a large retirement. I hope they win so they can grab that retirement
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:28pmwildjoker5… He has done something worse than Clinton did, now it is time for the first impeachment since Jackson.
Sorry my friend but Clinton was impeached.
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:29pm@encinom,welcome back from Madison. Please note….pink is NOT your color. Accessories would have helped, but unless you shave your legs…..well enough said. Welcome back!
Report Post »Ronko
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:30pmI thought it was illegal to sue the govt, regardless I hope something is done. I would rather have them file Impeachment papers against Obama but this could work too.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:32pm338lapua.. @encinom,welcome back from Madison. Please note….pink is NOT your color.
Laughed so hard I nearly puked.
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:36pmSome of you here dont understand… they are suing to stop the action, not for money… C’mon man educate yourselves.
Encinom… Your Bush derangemnt syndrome is showing and you are a fool… SHUT UP STUPID!!!
Report Post »Quagaar Warrior
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Report Post »Forget impeachment, EXILE HIM!!!
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click_name_4_impeachment
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:39pmOkay that was totally my ignorance, i just educated myself….I do not know why i thought to sue someone was to force someone to pay (with something like assets) for their actions. I did not think about injunction…..
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:40pm@armed, don’t puke!
Report Post »@Showtime brought up accessorising yesterday, just thought I’d pass it along.
mill
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:41pmsuing does not always mean “money”.
Obama needs to be embarrassed on the world stage. The world needs to know that the American public in general does not support his actions.
I do not understand why we cannot demand that our troops leave the area. Leave the middle east period. Those people hate us…hate…there is no other word..
Report Post »right-wing-waco
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:43pmCongress should tell the joint chiefs to recall the military as they are now in violation of the law. Impeach obama and his commie friends and put them in a FEMA camp where they belong.
Report Post »Swamp B Gummer
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:50pmLyin King should be hung on a street corner !
Report Post »But they’ll probably just hang a Blue ribbon around his neck and take him to the state fair
Polwatcher
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 2:04pmFinally…someone is doing something about Obama’s illegal behaviour.
Report Post »calebgs83
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 2:16pmAlthought I disagree with Kucinich 95% of the time, I respect him because he does what he believes is right and is not a political hack that regurgitates DNC talking points. THANK YOU for pressing the issue on Libya! Republicans, where the heck are you?
Report Post »justafollower
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 2:31pmThese are the things that give me hope for the country. It’s about time someone reminded the White House that we do have a constitution and it will be followed!
Report Post »mill
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 2:42pmOkie from Muskogee
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:24pm
@Sinista
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WRONG…..you must realize that the human population is the universe’s “reality♥ of idiots” TV!! Infact that’s what 2012 mayan thing is all about….If by that date the humans had not straightened out, they would explode the earth and start another reality base population that was not so predictable in their stupidity towards each other…
NO ♥ALIENS?? PSHAW!!
Report Post »Laugh, you ain‘t gettin out alive but our government will be sure you go leaving nothing behind that isn’t theirs….
Dale
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:01pmRational Man
Report Post »I almost hate it when I can’t help but agree with normally crazy people.
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Realize that they may agree with you, and have the same unease.
My Sacred Honor
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:06pmOne of several impeachable acts. However, the Senate tries impeachments, and they have the lock against conviction. Especially if you consider Olympia Snowe as an (R) voting democrat. -1. Impeachment will never happen, folks. Get over that dream. Start thinking about any other methods.
Report Post »docvet
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:07pmWhat? The Constitution and the law applies to him, too? Just wait a damn minute. You and the Congress just don’t understand. Nixon said kind of the same thing that the President can’t do any thing illegal. Oh, wait, Nixon, wasn’t he, umm, didn’t he, uh. Oh, never mind.
Report Post »Gus McCray
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:15pm95% of this Government is corrupt, Dem or Rep it does not matter. We need a purge of the system like the world has never seen. Back in the day the people had to drag the honest farmer , buisnessman, blacksmith, etc. To washington t o serve in congress.. Now these narsystic crooks kiss ass and spend millions to go to DC and get fility rich…. Senators are to be apointed by state legislators not elected that where things really started heading south… The USA is a Republic not a Democracy and we start rembering that PDQ or it’s gonna be to late….The answer to 1984 is 1776…
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:21pmAnd i don’t understand the “lawsuit” aspect of this situation. Obviously the executive has over-reached, I don’t see where a lawsuit would do any good, or how it is even relevent. The reason there were no “or else!”‘s contained in the Constitution is that the Founders believed in the integrity of office. “Thall shall not” was undisputed law within the federal government system, and as such was undisputed. how obama thinks that he can ignore this and just arbitrarily do whatever he wants….well, that is not only unconstitutional, but is actually a treasonous act. No need to sue, just get the Justice Department to file treason charges against obama!
Report Post »Oh wait, obama is half black. And AG Holder will not go against “his people”…
Maybe he could charge obama and get him just half hanged for treason…
1TrueOne55
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:27pmIt’s a dog and pony show! You can figure out who is who. Since this president is using American forces to do the bidding of a “Private/Secretive” donor whom had his reputation besmirched by the Son of Qaddafi when entering the Prestigous business school on the references of this donors reputation. And this donor has a penchant for interfering in the Governmental affairs of currencies of which he makes profits on “shorting” while claiming to turn the World in to a New Financial Order based on his philosophies based on failed premises from centuries past.
If Congress really wants to stop this they have to “Defund” those programs that provide financial and physical assets to the Libyan Civil War effort. Yes we are involved in a Civil War!
Report Post »Brained
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 3:43pmIMO the executive branch is illegitimate and should be treated as such.
Report Post »wildbill_b
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 6:01pm@wildjoker5 Andrew Jackson was not impeached. retake history
@Mandors The war powers act is unconstitutional. Congress is specifcally granted the power to declare war in Art 1:8:11. As the power is directly granted to the Legislative branch, Congress has no authority to delegate any of it to the executive branch. That is Constitution 101
@Okie from Muskogee Absolutely absurd. No treatie can supersede the Constitution. Art:6 is quite clear that All treaties entered into MUST conform with the Constitution and the powers granted to Congress. The COurts have been VERY CLEAR about this for centuries. Only Progressives claim that treaties trump the Constitution. Any part of ANY treatie can be nullified by Congress and even more so by the People. For Instance:This Court (Supreme Court) has regularly and uniformly recognized the supremacy of the Constitution over a treaty.” ‑ Reid v. Covert. October 1956, 354 U.S. 1, at pg. 17.
@Armed Patriot Good point but Jackson wasn’t impeached.
Report Post »markdido
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 6:45pm“click_name_4_impeachment
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 1:26pm
SUE?!?!?!??! You have got to be kidding me, what is money to a man who just prints it up….what a loser, here is your chance to make yourself relevant again congress…..DO SOMETHING!!! We want nothing less than impeachment….make a statement…”
All Impeachment IS is a statement. It carries no weight or penalty unless the Senate (guess who controls that) decides to convict him of a crime. Also since the House os Republican, it can be seen as political posturing.
You don’t sue the President for money.
Obama losing a lawsuit in the judicial system would carry much more weight than the dog and pony show than an impeachment is.
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on June 15, 2011 at 7:23pmmilitiaman
Go away you obsessed racist troll.
Okie from Muskogee
We can have a very delightful and entertaining discussion about ufos, and I can explain to you the structure of space and the levitating capacitor, but this is not the time.
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rotflmfao WTH…
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 10:01amPride goeth before a fall.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on June 16, 2011 at 4:31pmOk we are part of the way there, now let’s add Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and any other middle east countries where we are playing around in. Either declare war, win it and get something for our efforts and $$ like Iraq Oil for $50 a barrel for 10 years, or invest the $200 billion or more wasted on this nonsense in the US.
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