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3. Okay, just a suggestion.

Reply to womanofthehills (Original post)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 02:05 PM

Feb 28

When we begin the Constitutional Amendments to foolproof this country from another mistake like Trump, maybe it would be a good idea to include convening Congress immediately after the president starts an illegal war. Because this waiting until Monday morning session sounds like crazy absurdity. We are not rising to the moment in history.

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To Khanna and Massie calling for a vote for Congress to intervene [View all] womanofthehills Feb 28 OP

Every single warmonger has blood on their hands vapor2 Feb 28 #1

Every President Greg_In_SF Feb 28 #12

Great, but isn't that after the fact? Like putting the toothpaste back in the tube. Katinfl Feb 28 #2

They tried to do it before. Shot down n/t leftstreet Feb 28 #5

Okay, just a suggestion. Baitball Blogger Feb 28 #3

Agreed shakeyslim Feb 28 #18

Which is why he started the war on a weekend. BComplex Mar 1 #27

And they have a vacation just around the corner.... PuraVidaDreamin Mar 1 #24

I'm confused too. Baitball Blogger Mar 1 #25

Monday? Nictuku Feb 28 #4

No shit! 2naSalit Feb 28 #6

And primary every Dem who doesn't vote yes. snot Feb 28 #8

Congress hasn't declared war since 1942. WarGamer Feb 28 #7

I have to say J-9 Feb 28 #9

Good. Do it. OLDMDDEM Feb 28 #10

What does that matter?!? angrychair Feb 28 #11

Excellent point. RandomNumbers Feb 28 #15

They should meet Monday to Impeach him and remove him from office Nictuku Feb 28 #16

I wish that could fix it angrychair Feb 28 #17

The House will impeach, and the Senate will convict. Martin Eden Feb 28 #19

LOL, these idiots. What will that do? flvegan Feb 28 #13

Good orangecrush Feb 28 #14

Donald just invited terrorists to attack the U.S.A. so we'll stop talking about Epstein. Joinfortmill Feb 28 #20

I fear they won't have the votes and Momma Feb 28 #21

Democrats standing for this war would be absolutely shameful and costly to their political futures. David__77 Mar 1 #26

And Republicans will privately fume but publicly vote no and blow kisses to Trump. Beartracks Feb 28 #22

Congress should not authorize... returnee Feb 28 #23