I thought we lived in a Democracy?
2007-02-07 11:31:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Fortunately, the President is accountable, and account he will... in 2008.
2007-02-07 11:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we do live in a Democracy. I'm not going to explain it to you. You should do some research and find out what the rights of the Commander in Chief are and don't just base your ideas off of opinions that people on here have. But to tell you some truth. Once Congress authorizes the president to wage war, then he is the Decider, congress can't take that vote back. Congress only has control over the purse. The president can send as many troops as he feels is necessary as long as it is for the war congress approved of. Since this surge is part of a war that was approved by congress, he is well within the boundaries as Commander in Chief to do so. Now if he wanted to send troops into Iran, then Congress would have control over whether or not he can.
2007-02-07 19:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Constitution declares the president to be the Commander-in-Chief. Although Congress can vote to declare war, the Commander-in-Chief mobilizes the troops because he is in essence the highest ranking general.
Oh, and we're a republic, not a democracy.
2007-02-07 19:40:55 · answer #3 · answered by badgerlicious03 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a long story - but it boils down to this. The chickensheit congress abdicated it's constitutional responsibility long ago to be the only branch that can decide to send troops to war. They gave it up to the executive and since then presidents have jealously guarded the power. It's all screwed up, but it can be taken back to congress with a supreme court case - but that has yet to happen. Maybe soon.
2007-02-07 19:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
because he, not the public or the government, is the commander-in-chief of our military. he gets his information straight from the men leading the fight on the ground, and makes his decisions based on what they say they need. they obviously say they need more troops over there. not everything requires your okay, even in a democracy. be glad there are enough soldiers volunteering that you don't have to go.
2007-02-07 19:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
No we live in a democratic Republic, which means we send representatives to make decisions for us. They gave Bush the right to invade Iraq. End of story, he is the commander in chief!
2007-02-07 19:40:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fortunately, Commander's in Chief don't run wars by 'democracy'. Besides, the UN Iraq investigation team that liberals screamed for recommends it.
2007-02-07 19:35:50 · answer #7 · answered by Pancakes 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because he is the commander in chief. And when you say "majority" do you mean the Senate and the House?? Or do you mean the majority of americans?? Because if you mean the latter, I am not sure you are right on that.
2007-02-07 19:37:50 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny Conservative 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
We do. But you have to remember he is the commander in chief of the army. That decision is all his. It sucks but its true.
2007-02-07 19:45:12 · answer #9 · answered by Yay me!!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because he's the boss of the armed forces. he can send them anywhere he wants.
2007-02-07 19:40:18 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋