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markodochartaigh

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1. "Dividing 'lawmakers'"?

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 03:01 PM

14 hrs ago

The Constitution gives Congress the power to wage war.
Are we really calling members of Congress who give their power away to the president "lawmakers"?

Because that's not what I call the Republicans (and Fetterman).

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Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers [View all] Uncle Joe 15 hrs ago OP

"Dividing 'lawmakers'"? markodochartaigh 14 hrs ago #1

With one or two exceptions lees1975 14 hrs ago #2

I think this is a symptom from a dearth of leadership in the Congress. Uncle Joe 14 hrs ago #3

One thing's for sure - Susan Collins is going to be "concerned"! hatrack 13 hrs ago #4