Congress never declared war. The Consitution requires a declaration of war to wage war.
2007-05-17 10:30:09 · 10 answers · asked by Layne B 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You are absolutely right .It is not accurate, the word "war", but the media started calling it and those who have no clue about the technicalities merely tagged along.
The declaration was probably not even necessary in the minds of people. I think that if you ask almost anybody, the answer will be the same. What do you mean its not a "war" ?
At the end of the day, pedantic words do not count. It is a war. We are seeing and hearing conflict, bodies in body bags are coming home.
2007-05-17 10:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your information needs to be sourced. This is just your opinion and holds no weight. It is obvious you are simply stating what you have heard here and there and placed your own spin on things.
Do some research then post an intelligent questions that is based on facts and not your own assumptions.
BTW, Prez. Bush has declared this a war, not the media. Your frustrations about this should be sent to the White House for resolution.
2007-05-17 10:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by CCpher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard it called "The War in Iraq", whether or not congress has declared war. Does it really matter?
Thousands of people are dead. It is what it is.
2007-05-17 10:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by Damian A 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why did we call the conflict in Vietnam the Vietnam War?
Congress didn't declare war on them, either...
2007-05-17 10:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by AniMeyhem! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about Dino? Liberals didn't come up with "The War On Terror".
I think it's called the "War in Iraq" because they (the press)are lazy. And unfortunately so is much of the public.
2007-05-17 10:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by Danny R 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well when bullets twang by your ear & things are blowing up around you & there are people with there intestines hanging out I dont no what else to call it I know its not a game. I dont need some dudes in suits in DC to call it what it is.....You should head over & take a look for yourself then come back & give your definition of what it is
2007-05-17 10:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by Grunt 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
war, what war? i don't see no war. Oh, that. well um, it's an insurgency. I know what it looks like but it's just a police action, no wait i mean protection of interests. oooh oooh, it's a freedom fest. a democracy parade if you will.
full list to avoid the term war
incident, conflict, insurgence, uprising, police action, incursion, border incident, 'problem', affair, skirmish, security breach, minor military exchange.
2007-05-17 10:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's because it's war and it's in Iraq.
2007-05-17 10:37:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i wouldn't even call it a conflict...those that still can't get their minds around the FACT that terror is a tactic and not a country call it a war...the whole deal at Ft. Dix this week is further PROOF that the way to get these guys (terrorists) is through good old fashioned police work...not a military invasion
2007-05-17 10:39:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
When people are shooting at you and trying to kill you and you are shooting at them, THAT IS A WAR!!
2007-05-17 10:50:28 · answer #10 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋