[–] PGLiterati2 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
Thanks for posting--was wondering and hadn't seen it. Another symbolic, yet empty, gesture. As for Matt Gaetz, he tweets: 1) It didn’t criticize POTUS or his policies. Not once.
(2) It outlined the threat Iran poses and our right to self defense (not excluding preemptive strike).
(3) Only Congress has the power to declare war. Article I, sec (8).
Trump called Bush a war criminal. And then won.
And:
The Resolution doesn’t include Soleimani’s name.
It includes no criticism of
or his policies.
My amendment made sure of it.
[–] SharkShack 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Doesn't matter what his so-called intentions were. People are pissed off at him, his constituents are pisses and he's now being used as propaganda against PDJT.
Dumb move. His explanation on the Tulsi Carlson show didn't help either. Also, he admitted on the Tulsi show that PDJT didn't want him to vote for it but he did it anyway. He's a pariah right now.
[–] UnitedStatesPatriot 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
So did Gaetz help shape it so its watered down by telling the Dems he will vote for it if X was added/changed? I'm still a bit confused why he would vote for this. He is one of the stronger Trump supporters - at least I thought so until I saw he voted for this.(Sorry, it's been a tough day for me so not thinking as clearly)
[–] PGLiterati2 3 points -3 points 0 points (+0|-3) ago
Actually, I think it is a valid measure. This appears to have something to do with Soleimani but it doesn't. It is actually a measure against the Deep State/CIA and false flag actions, though of course they haven't stated it as such. Consider this though--Presidents since Reagan (that I can think of) have steadily eroded the Congressional right to declare war. This is something I personally have been bitching about for decades. This measure theoretically restores that power to Congress, which is a good thing. And as Gaetz explained it on Tucker Carlson, it is a check against a Pro-War cabinet and pro-War Pentagon all of whom put forces on the President. So, looking at it another way, so long as the President isn't a hawk, this actually helps to alleviate the pressures that DS operatives put on the President.
[–] BulletMagnet879 ago
It doesn't have to criticize POTUS. It's just another lame power grab that will gain them nothing when it inevitably fails.
[–] Lauraingalls 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
Nancy thinks SHE is President. I like this part.
"The measure passed along mostly partisan lines, and technically it does not have any actual teeth because House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) structured it as a “concurrent resolution,” which by definition will never make it to the president’s desk."
Isn't that FUNNY? She can FILE it with the IMPEACHMENT documents. LOL.
[–] BulletMagnet879 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I strongly disagree and believe Nancy would, too. The word "think" and the name "Nancy Pelosi" do NOT belong in the same sentence together no matter how the sentence is manipulated to make it seem otherwise. Not sure that's even possible, either.
[–] Lauraingalls 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
LOL. You're right. THINK AND NANCY don't mix. Not in this UNIVERSE.
[–] UnitedStatesPatriot 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
My thoughts exactly. Well, I kind of expected Rand Paul to vote for it.
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[–] WillGreeley 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Are they stupid or very brave?
[–] yellowoodneepuks 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It's more evidence based harm for us, the people by The House. yes make us less defensible. Depend on Congress, The House to protect us? Really? You'd have to be a fucking idiot to depend on that bullshit. If we do kiss our butts good bye.....How much good have they done for us the last three years while doing everything they can to obstruct POTUS. STOP BEING SHEEP- SHEEP GET SHEARED AND SLAUGHTERED...WTFU!
[–] Not_Spartacus 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
In other words
"We know this resolution doesn't actually do anything but President Trump already said there will be no war with Iran and we want to take credit for that."