Pot meets Kettle...

[Gonz]

You listed a section that simply says they can declare war.

Well, there ya go. You do see it.

 

[Gato_Solo]

Gato & I have never agreed on this point.

Since both resolutions specifically mention Article 1, Section 8 & state



it look like a war declaration to me.

Since there is no specific wording as to what a declaration of war must contain, this seems to fit.

Congress has authority to declare war. That in the authority, under Art 1, Sec 8.

Unfortunately, it only states the War Powers Act. The war powers act is not a declaration of war, but an authorization to use force. A war declaration would've started a whole different ball of wax to rolling. Rationing, conscription, travel restrictions, etc.

 

[spike]

Well, there ya go. You do see it.

Yes, and it does not enumerate any ability to invade non threatening foreign countries does it?

So you were wrong.

 

[Gonz]

It enumerates Congress declaring war. Any kind of war.

 

[spike]

Oh, free to invade anybody for any reason.

It enumerates general welfare. Any kind of general welfare then.

 

[Gato_Solo]

It enumerates Congress declaring war. Any kind of war.

However...there are differences. The main difference being the state of martial law which is in effect during a formally declared war.

 

[Gonz]

Oh, free to invade anybody for any reason.

It enumerates general welfare. Any kind of general welfare then.

provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States;

Not the individual.

 

[spike]

Just all the individuals who make up the US.