should Bush and Cheney be impeached if they go to war with Iran without congress approval?

Question

According to one military source, bush-cheny white house has military plans in place to launch an attack on iran nuclear sites on a moment,s notice.

Answer 1

Believe me when I say that history will look upon this administration as the worst that has ever governed, but as another person has said, I'm sure that there is war plans for almost every scenario imaginable so don't let that worry you , Its simple Idiot boy wont take this country into another war for the simple fact of who is going to fight it , they have extended tours on our brave servicemen and women like 3 times not and more and more aren't going back after its exhausted Iran is far more a adversary than Iraq who by the way other than some ground troops had no kind of military at all, so if they did do this ( which they would need a declaration of war by congress) they would have to in act the draft , hence civil unrest, protests etc, not to mention that oil would shoot through the roof, *which maybe from their standpoint wouldn't be such a bad thing, As the first commenter stated there is enough impeachable offices. warrentless wire taps is just one of the many. GEE GEE YOUR A IDIOT, CONGRESS IS THE ONLY BODY THAT CAN TAKE US TO WAR, IF WE ARE ATTACKED THAN WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED ON US HENCE YOU DON'T NEED A DECLARATION MORON

Answer 2

Should Kennedy been impeached for blockading Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis? Should Carter been impeached for invading Iran in a failed rescue mission to save the Hostages? Should Clinton been impeached for the war against Yugoslavia?
They did not have congressional approval for these actions. Clinton claimed the NATO declaration gave him the right to go to war.

Point is the President who ever he is has to have the flexibility to defend the nation with the speed and secrecy needed that going to congress would deny. Second point is that military plans are drawn up for contingencies across the globe because we can't wait till attacked to put a good plan together. We had one in place before WW2 for Japan, and as any General will tell you the plans are needed, but with the flexibility to flow with the actions on the ground such as Iran nearing assembly of a Nuclear weapon.

Answer 3

Your question is erroneous in its very nature. President Bush cannot go to war with Iran or anyone, as only Congress can declare war. Now, it would be dumb to announce a war before you initiate military action, and that is why the President can send troops anywhere for 90 days without Congressional approval.

Now, you might be asking yourself: how are troops still in Iraq then, if Congress didn't approve their staying there. Here's your answer: Congress did approve it.

Answer 4

they don't need congressional approval. Read up on your laws before making a ignorant statement.

The only way an impeachment happens is through high crimes and misdemeanors. your OPINION isn't what decides that, the law is. So while your OPINION may be that they have broken some law, reality is they have not. Even the liberals in congress realize that, which is why they haven't even discussed it. You may think he lied. Maybe they did. Lies are not illegal, unless down under oath. Then its called perjury (like slick willy) Bush may have lied up the wazoo, but he was never placed under oath, which brings us back to your OPINION.
Educate yourself my friend and stop believing everything everyone tells you to believe.

Answer 5

You want to impeach them for something they have not even done yet? Of course the have a plan in place. The military has plans for all types of situations. The military has had a plan in place to attach Iran on a moments notice for the past 30 years.

You liberals are all secretly hoping that we do attack Iran so you will have another reson to cry for impeachment. If we did attack I doubt you would have much a case and I doubt you would have the votes to do it.

Answer 6

Don't you think it would be a bit imprudent NOT to have those plans?

Iran is a sovereign nation and has every right to pursue nuclear weapons.

We are a sovereign that has nuclear weapons - and we reserve the right to shoot first.

Face it. Bush & Cheney will serve out their terms and be remembered by history as taking the first actions in what is going to be a very long war.

Answer 7

There has been no President in the history of this country that has sought permission from Congress before taking us into war! First they declare war, or not, then ask Congress for funding for said war. Although the Constitution says that only Congress has the power to declare war, no one has ever waited for them to do so! FDR came the closest but really didn't need to ask them since Japan declared war on the U.S. on Jan.1, 1941, so a state of war already existed, no real need to ask them.

Answer 8

If we had a military with no contingency plans, it would be like having another inept Congress.




As far as a constitutional basis for impeachment against the administration, there is none.

Article II Section 1 (Presidential Oath of Office)

Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation:--"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."


That oath pertains to all present and future enemies of the Constitution.


Article I Section 9

"The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it."


Amendment IV

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Some people feel it is reasonable to allow terrorists and their support network to do whatever they have planned without interference.

Amendment V

"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

Captured enemy combatants fall under the exception.


Benjamin Franklin is often misquoted on his liberty and safety comment. It properly reads:

"They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."

We do not seek a “little temporary safety”. We seek to permanently disable any threat to our liberty. Anytime, anywhere.

Some have said Bush has violated the law.

“Virtually all reasonable laws are obeyed, not because they are the law, but because reasonable people would do that anyway. If you obey a law simply because it is the law, that's a pretty likely sign that it shouldn't be a law."
Source unknown

Answer 9

If the US Military didn't have those plans then they damn sure wouldn't be doing their job.

Wake up this is a very possible scenario. And the pentagon had better be ready for any scenario anyone can dream up.

Even A war with Canada had better have some plans somewhere, and reviewed on occasion.

And when will the haters stop having wet dreams of impeachment. 7 years and no dirt thrown at the white house has really stuck yet. Give it up.

Answer 10

They should be, but they won't because Congress doesn't have the votes to impeach them.