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EXCUSE US MR. PRESIDENT IT MIGHT BE A GOOD TIME TO REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

War Power Resolution - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of the Armed Forces of the United States in hostilities, or in situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in hostilities. Requires that the President shall in every possible instance consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement is clearly indicated by the circumstances. Provides that in the absence of a declaration of war by the Congress, in any case in which the Armed Forces of the United States are introduced in hostilities, or in situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, such use of the Armed Forces of the United States in hostilities pursuant to this Act shall be reported within 48 hours in writing by the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, together with a full account of the circumstances under which such hostilities were initiated, the estimated scope and duration of such hostilities, and the constitutional and legislative authority under which introduction of hostilities took place. Provides that nothing in this Act is intended to alter the provisions of existing treaties. Sets forth the criteria for Congressional consideration of joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions introduced pursuant to this Act. Provides that this Act shall take effect on the date of its enactment.

U.S. Congress upholds the War Power Act of 1973 to limit the powers a President Possesses to Commit United States Armed Forces into Conflicts without Consent of Congress

War Power Resolution - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to fulfill the intent
of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective
judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of
the Armed Forces of the United States in hostilities, or in situations where imminent
involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and to the
continued use of such forces in hostilities. Requires that the President shall in every
possible instance consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed
Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement is clearly
indicated by the circumstances. Provides that in the absence of a declaration of war
by the Congress, in any case in which the Armed Forces of the United States are
introduced in hostilities, or in situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is
clearly indicated by the circumstances, such use of the Armed Forces of the United
States in hostilities pursuant to this Act shall be reported within 48 hours in writing
by the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President
pro tempore of the Senate, together with a full account of the circumstances under
which such hostilities were initiated, the estimated scope and duration of such
hostilities, and the constitutional and legislative authority under which
introduction of hostilities took place. Provides that nothing in this Act is intended to
alter the provisions of existing treaties. Sets forth the criteria for Congressional
consideration of joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions introduced pursuant
to this Act. Provides that this Act shall take effect on the date of its enactment.

U.S. Congress upholds the War Power Act of 1973 to limit
the powers a President Possesses to Commit United States
Armed Forces into Conflicts without Consent of Congress

Commentary:

HEY TRUMP, FLUSH YOUR GOLD TOILET, PUT DOWN YOUR TWEETER AND TAKE A MINUTE TO EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT THE LAWS OF CONGRESS!

The U.S. Congressional War Powers Act of 1973 was established to reassert Congress's constitutional role in war-making following the extensive, unauthorized military deployments during the Vietnam War.

HISTORICAL FACTS: Vietnam was a turning point in U.S. history. For the first time American citizens stood up and spoke up against what was considered by most to be unjustified military power. Text book explanations for why the U.S. entered into the conflict site dangers escalating during the "Cold War", concerns of Communism spreading around the world in a "Domino Effect", the U.S. focusing on manufacturing and economic expansion during the "roaring 70's", rather than defense spending and leaders within our government who wanted to continue the growth in U.S. influence after World War II.

JUSTIFICATION FOR WAR: United States involvement in the Vietnam War escalated gradually across several presidential administrations, but President Lyndon B. Johnson was responsible for officially getting the U.S. into the full-scale conflict. Following the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964 where two U.S. destroyers operating off the coast of North Vietnam in international waters were attacked by North Vietnamese naval vessels. That attack escalated into several naval skirmishes resulting in the US engaging in "Operation Rolling Thunder", a sustained bombing campaign of North Vietnam.

RELEVANCE: In February of 2026 U.S. president Trump engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites and assassinating Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The strategic moves Iran's leader have taken basically shutting down the Strait of Hormuz became a critical flashpoint in the conflict. Iran effectively blockaded this vital global shipping route using a naval blockade, sea mines, and armed patrols, significantly disrupting international energy supplies and sparking a major fuel crisis. During the past 3 months at the time of this post several Naval "skirmashes" have occurred.

OK, so there's your History/Polsci 101 lesson for today... that's the text book summaries of what happened. Now let's talk about reality.

A large percentage of Americans saw the Vietnam war as an unwarranted, unnecessary and felt the government was deceiving the public in an attempt to spread U.S. imperial intervention. The creation of the term "War Machine" was devised to define an entity within the Congress and Military for the sole purpose of expansion and corporate profit.

Simply put... people were PISSED OFF!

Widespread massive protests occurred in cities across the country. People adopted a "Love not War" ethic. Some let their hair grow, some took psychedelic drugs and some resorted to violent conflicts with police.

Times were very turbulent but the power of the people was effective. Reacting to the mass setiment of the American public The U.S. Congress created the War Powers Act of 1973 to create a bridge of power between the governing powers and "the people".

In May of 2026 President Trump bypassed the 60-day deadline for congressional authorization under the War Powers Act of 1973 citing a "ceasefire" with Iran they had proclaimed April 7, 2026. But, again Americans saw the government as being deceptive as the "skirmashes" continued, bombs continued to destroy and people continued to die.

Either way we insist the U.S. Congress must follow the laws set forth by the War Powers Act of 1973. Enough kneeling at the feet of TODAY'S War Machine.