Today I called upon my Senators to declare war.
Bush is using the "war" as an excuse for everything and the only result is a blatant abuse of power.
I told my Senators that after 4 years, it is time for the Congress to fulfill it's obligations under the Constitution to define exactly what it is we are at war with.
I do not object to any president using extraordinary measures when we are at war, but there are limits.
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Tax cuts to support the war.Drilling in ANWR to support the war.Supressing the press to support the war.Spying on Americans to support the war. |
We've been "at war" almost as long as Europe in World War II now. It's time Congress formalizes exactly what it is we are at war against so we can start putting checks on this administration.
They need to spell out what we are doing so the "war" cannot be an excuse for everything from outlawing brocoli to the abolishment of the bill of rights.
What are your thoughts?