It’s a Start
I have been away from news and the internet machine for the entire afternoon so I as a tad pleased to learn that congress passed the War Powers Act.
Trump can’t make war unless the use of armed forces “is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.”
Well, isn’t that what he said before assassinating the last guy? And, Republicans claim the resolution is not legally binding. Well, neither is chasing an intern around the desk in the oval office, but they sure got upset about that.
And, if you’re keeping score …
The vote was 224-194. Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Francis Rooney of Florida crossed party lines to vote in favor while Democratic Reps. Max Rose of New York, Ben McAdams of Utah, Anthony Brindisi of New York, Joe Cunningham of South Carolina, Elaine Luria of Virginia, Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, Kendra Horn of Oklahoma and Stephanie Murphy of Florida voted against the resolution.
Write down those names and put them on your refrigerator door. If you get on their email list and they ask for money, tell them only if they roll it up, stick up their nose and set it on blazing damn fire.