Should Bush be allowed to attack Iran w/o Congressional Authorization

[NewFederalist]

Congressional "authorization" is NOT enough, jfern. No conflict should be allowed without a Congressional Declaration of War just like the U.S. Constitution sets forth.

[NewFederalist]

Er, declarations of war can't be made. For the simple reason that the US is a signatory to the UN charter, which prohibits them.

Ask any American if the UN Charter trumps the US Constitution... the REAL Americans will tell you not only "no" but "HELL NO!"

[NewFederalist]

Congressional "authorization" is NOT enough, jfern. No conflict should be allowed without a Congressional Declaration of War just like the U.S. Constitution sets forth.

We agree on something! (Unless you're just being sarcastic.)

No sarcasm. My belief is don't go to war unless you intend to win. Any armed conflict worth pursuing should be backed by a Congressional Declaration of War as called for in the U.S. Constitution. A Congressional War Declaration does several things... clearly identifies the enemy... clearly sets forth the goals (how do you know when you've won otherwise)... allows,  even forces, Congress to thoroughly debate the resolution and decide if the venture is worth the cost and the risk... mobilizes the entire nation for total victory. In view of the foregoing (which we did in World War II) if the conflict isn't woth it, DON'T do it.