Something needs done enough is enough
2007-01-12 13:56:53 · 7 answers · asked by groverpawhurt 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes they can in many ways
2007-01-12 14:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Justin L 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Technically, Iraq is not an actual war (even though in practise it is) so the US President, as he did not declare war, had to ask Congress to send troops in and for the funds to do so. As such Congress passed the 'Joint Resolution to Authorise the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq'. However, this was AUTHORISATION for the President, as the Commander-in-Chief, to send soldiers to Iraq. It was NOT an order to send forces in. Many people now doubt if Congress is constitutionally allowed to withdraw troops, or even cut the funding for the war. The Vietnam War was the same situation. The debate is fuelled by people's views on the powers of Congress, the President's powers, and the idea of separation of powers (the different and separate powers of the legislative, executive and judicial branches). Also, if the Congress was allowed to withdraw funding (which they probably can), they most likely will not as the Democrates do not want to be known as the party who deserted US soldiers.
2007-01-12 22:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by Gideon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress can't actually stop the war, thats a presidential decision but they can control the money. However its far more difficult to do that than it seems. And seeing as though it would put the soldiers that are already there at considerable risk to suddenly cut off their funding, it just isn't a good way to go.
You guys need to be more careful about who you elect as president.
2007-01-12 22:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Democraps can stop funds for Iraq ,but if they did people would say they hate the military even though it is true
2007-01-12 22:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it'll take quite a while for the war to actually stop. The problems are stemming from governmental leadership over there, not from the need for more troops
2007-01-12 22:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by crossndunk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Enough is enough, huh?
What is your strategy to win spanky?
You have none.
They could defund it like in Vietnam. The Dems know that they will be out of office in 2008 if they ever tried it.
2007-01-12 22:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can cut off the funding. "We the People" could bond together and take to the streets. 70% of Americans oppose the new surge.
2007-01-12 22:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋