The Implications Of Odyssey Dawn

6 Responses to The Implications Of Odyssey Dawn

1. Tom says:

   3/20/2011 at 6:13 am

   Yeah, it’s a lot like how “we” handled the whole Gulf of Mexico oil disaster (hint – it’s still leaking, but quick – look over there!):

   http://cryptogon.com/?p=21325

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2. Jim Cook says:

   3/20/2011 at 9:33 am

   The Odyssey is also the story of warriors who eat lotus flowers, forget their entire histories and fall into disaster as a result. That seems like it might be appropriate.

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3. qs says:

   3/20/2011 at 10:51 am

   TObama (2007): he President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.

   Q: In what circumstances would the president have constitutional authority to bomb Iran without seeking a use-of-force authorization from Congress?

   A: The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation. In instances of self-defense, the President would be within his constitutional authority to act before advising Congress or seeking its consent. History has shown us time and again, however, that military action is most successful when it is authorized and supported by the Legislative branch. It is always preferable to have the informed consent of Congress prior to any military action. As for the specific question about bombing suspected nuclear sites, I recently introduced S.J.Res.23, which states in part that “any offensive military action taken by the United States against Iran must be explicitly authorized by Congress.”

   Source: Boston Globe questionnaire on Executive Power Dec 20, 2007

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   • Jim Cook says:

     3/20/2011 at 12:09 pm

     That about says it all, qs.

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   • J. Clifford says:

     3/20/2011 at 5:02 pm

     Thanks, qs. I think I’ll make some good use of that quote.

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4. qs says:

   3/20/2011 at 11:01 am

   http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2011/03/libya-airstrikes-military-tripoli-kadafi.html

   Arab League criticizes Western military strikes

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