Thinkprogress:
In November, President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki outlined a “long-term relationship” for the United States to defend Iraq’s security. But experts believe that not only is this agreement unprecedented, but also potentially unconstitutional:
President Bush’s plan to forge a long-term agreement with the Iraqi government that could commit the US military to defending Iraq’s security would be the first time such a sweeping mutual defense compact has been enacted without congressional approval, according to legal specialists. […]
But there is now also growing alarm about the constitutional issues raised by Bush’s plan. Legal specialists and lawmakers of both parties are raising questions about whether it would be unconstitutional for Bush to complete such a sweeping deal on behalf of the United States without the consent of the legislative branch.
3 comments:
Ol George has a problem saying "unconstitutional" let alone knowing what it means. Why should he try to conform to something so insignificant as our constitution??
bushdick doesn't give a rat's ass about the constitution. so what else is new? such an embarassment to this fine country.
Don't drink and drive--keep both hand on the steering wheel.
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