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« My hobbies are not like your hobbies. | Main | Alright, i've had it » No really, it's called the ConstitutionI appreciate Mr. Freedom Fries trying to make amends, but don't we already have something for this?: THE IRAN QUESTION. It's unclear if this will go anywhere, but it's still worth noting: Ari Berman tells us about new legislation introduced today that would require President Bush to gain congressional approval for any military action against Iran. Good for Walter "Freedom Fries" Jones, who's pushing the bill. Follow up from the article Tapped links to: "Our constitution states that--while the Commander in Chief has the power to conduct wars--only Congress has the power to authorize war," Jones said at a press conference today. "It's time for Congress to meet its Constitutional responsibility...This legislation makes it crystal clear that no previous resolution passed by Congress authorizes such a use of force [against Iran]." They're basically pushing through a law that says "You have to follow the Constitution". (Of course Bush can still do whatever he wants after the law is passed, with the proper signing statement.) I'm not feeling secure about the whole democratic process today. By fnord12 | January 19, 2007, 2:52 PM | Liberal Outrage Commentsthe democratic what now? democracy's for fascists. it's nothing we americans want anything to do with. |