Media cheerleads Obama's war for oil

After spending the last 8 years crying about wars for oil and how war is not the answer, the press seems completely OK with war this time around. Obama sought no approval from Congress, didn't even consult with key members of his own party before launching the attack, and has laid out no clear strategy or mission goals - despite all of this there is no outcry. GB

Well, I ask you sincerely, is this, The End Justifies the Means, or Hypocrisy???

Never mind, the answer is clear, it's both!!!

Who knew?

And you peace queers would not have been cheer leading if the previous scoundrels were in office? Hypocrites! You guys are a joke!

Again you prove why you use that name!!

Can you give me a real rebuttal?, or only use my name against me? If GW had done the same would you be whining?

Yes I would. The Congress is supposed to declare war, not the President or his Secretary of State.

Nmysys wrote: Yes I would. The Congress is supposed to declare war, not the President or his Secretary of State.

Hey dimwit, no President since WW2 has asked Congress for permission for this type of action, I am against this but you are such a loser that you won't admit this is the norm. You , I am sure, supported your hero Cheney when we invaded Iraq, just be honest.

Your name-calling is really strengthening your argument Dummy!!!

George Bush got Congress's approval to go to Iraq, but being the Bush and Cheney hater that you are, makes you forget that. Remember Kerry, I voted for it, before I voted against it? Shall I name more of those folks?

Per the Wars Powers Resolution of November 1973, the President only needs to inform the Congress either in writing or in person within 48 hours of committing US Forces. They are allowed a 60 day window with an additional 30 day withdraw period. After that Congress has to give approval. In President Bush's case he got approval for the war before we went there.

President Obama did meet the 48 hour window. He did provide a letter to Congress within the time limit.

We still should not have done a damn thing. Let the other UN countries deal with it.

In this case being legal doesn't make it right.