From the beginning of the U.S. military intervention in Libya, the Obama administration has cited the 1973 War Powers Act as the legal basis of its ability to conduct military activities for 60 days without first seeking a declaration of war from Congress. The military intervention started on March 19; Congress was notified on March 21. Those 60 days expire today. (ABC News) — In an effort to satisfy those arguing he needs to seek congressional authorization to continue US military activity in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, President Obama wrote a letter to congressional leaders this afternoon suggesting that the role is now so “limited” he does not need to seek congressional approval.

“Since April 4,” the president wrote, “U.S. participation has consisted of: (1) non-kinetic support to the NATO-led operation, including intelligence, logistical support, and search and rescue assistance; (2) aircraft that have assisted in the suppression and destruction of air defenses in support of the no-fly zone; and (3) since April 23, precision strikes by unmanned aerial vehicles against a limited set of clearly defined targets in support of the NATO-led coalition’s efforts.”  (read much more)

Unbelievable, just unbelievable….. The flipping incredulity of this is so far wrong.. It is literally jaw dropping. Obama went to war in Libya using the War Powers Act as his legal justification for entering a war, or military engagement, without congressional approval. Then when the limit of the War Powers Act runs out, he avoids the needed request by saying that “technically” we are no longer engaged in the war, and are merely supporting it now. Seriously. flipping Seriously.? WHERE IS THE ANTI-WAR LEFT AND THE OUTRAGE? Where is the progressive caucus and their position of no foreign military interventions? Whiskey*Tango*Foxtrot… people. There must be a congressionally legal way to stop him. ugh, ugh, ugh…../SD