Israel strikes Iran (Update: US Bombs Iran at #848)

See, the thing is... home in time for dinner with the fam, just doesn’t really amount to "committing troops to conflict".

I mean...one night stands =/= commitment, by definition.

I say this as a recovering commitmentphobe, who very much appreciated the one night stand (before succumbing to a chronic case of marriage...).

 

Missiles incoming at Tel Aviv atm

 

this isn’t one of those deals where trump can just declare a win when there isn’t one and move on, the other side gets a say.
Unconfirmed reports tonight about closing the straits of Hormuz among other things.

 

Not the specific law but from the Iraq war power resolution it gives a broader explanation of when Congress expects it.
“"(b) Presidential Determination.—In connection with the exercise of the authority granted in subsection (a) to use force the President shall, prior to such exercise or as soon thereafter as may be feasible, but no later than 48 hours after exercising such authority, make available to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate his determination that—”

 

F this. I want some more deets on the attack. Like what all did it really blow up and how far does this set Iran back? Who gives a shit if he got Congressional approval before??? (besides comrade AOC)

 

Perhaps the 0800 briefing will provide more details

 

Trump probably realized that hey, a war would totally boost the economy and I can take credit for it? Bombs away!

 

...bc poor wittle Iwan was just sitting there, minding its own business, lobbing harmless wittle nerf toys at its lil buddy, Israel????

Get. Help.

#TDS

 

Would you prefer Iran be able to have a nuclear weapon?