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View Poll Results: Should Trump receive Congressional Approval before invading or bombing Iran?
Yes 56 75.68%
No 11 14.86%
Undecided 2 2.70%
Other 5 6.76%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 05-15-2019, 09:05 PM
 
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Self explanatory.

Should Trump obtain congressional approval before invading or bombing Iran?

The answer should be easy:

Of course he should.
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Old 05-15-2019, 09:19 PM
 
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If he does the perfect time is when the bombs have been released but haven't hit the ground yet.

A food strainer doesn't leak as much as congress.
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Old 05-15-2019, 09:19 PM
 
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Other: Of course, not, because he should not invade Iran.
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Old 05-15-2019, 09:40 PM
 
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Depends on the circumstance. If the attack is necessary for defense of US and US assets and acquiring congressional approval would be so timely that lives/assets are in danger, then no. Otherwise, sure. At least keep congressional leadership in the loop the whole way through.
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Old 05-15-2019, 09:45 PM
 
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Depends on the circumstance. If the attack is necessary for defense of US and US assets and acquiring congressional approval would be so timely that lives/assets are in danger, then no. Otherwise, sure. At least keep congressional leadership in the loop the whole way through.
This is the answer. If he is acting to defend US forces or allies in imminent danger then absolutely not. If he is acting in retaliation for an attack upon our forces then No. No matter what though he should consult with Congress after he has done something like that.

If he is planning a long term intervention, conflict or invasion of Iran then he must consult Congress for approval. That is the constitution and he is obligated to do it.
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Old 05-15-2019, 09:59 PM
 
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Self explanatory.

Should Trump obtain congressional approval before invading or bombing Iran?

The answer should be easy:

Of course he should.
I voted Yes.
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Old 05-15-2019, 10:07 PM
 
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Should Trump obtain Congressional Approval before Invading or Bombing Iran

We should never be in a position where a president can drag us into a foreign war without first gaining approval of the full congress.

War Powers Act
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Old 05-16-2019, 07:27 AM
 
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Self explanatory.

Should Trump obtain congressional approval before invading or bombing Iran?

The answer should be easy:

Of course he should.
1. We shouldn't attack Iran
2. Yes absolutely just like every other president should have but NEVER do.


Yes I voted for Trump,Yes I support Trump but I also supported the NON INTERVENTION he spewed during the campaign hiring that crazy neocon Bolton was a HORRIBLE choice. Unfortunately Americans love war it seems and starting another war with Iran won't sink his reelection chances if he does it.
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Old 05-16-2019, 07:30 AM
 
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Other: Of course, not, because he should not invade Iran.
But he clearly wants to. Do you seriously think that he values anyone else's opinion?
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Old 05-16-2019, 07:36 AM
 
Location: alexandria, VA
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Trump should fire Bolton. That would convince a lot of skeptics that Trump meant what he said that he wouldn't get the U.S. involved in any military conflicts. And people all over the planet would breathe a sigh of relief.
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