(02-15-2019, 08:57 AM)robkelk Wrote: I'm rather hoping that the Republican Senators mean what they say in opposing this... and are willing to follow through with it.
Why? Because under Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, only Congress has the power to apportion monies for the Armed Forces. Such a blatant disregard for the Constitution's measures on the separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches is IMHO grounds for impeachment.
That presumes that republicans are willing, which I would find surprising.
Notice the silence of all those people and pundits “concerned” with the Constitution back in the Obama presidency.
"This is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I regret to report that both our Jedi Order and the Republic, have fallen with a dark shadow of the Empire rising to take their place. This message is a warning and a reminder for any surviving Jedi. Trust in The Force. Do not return to the Temple... that time has past. And our future is uncertain. We will each be challenged. Our trust. Our faith. Our friendships. But we must persevere. And in time, a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you, always."