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snot

(11,505 posts)
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 04:22 PM Jun 2025

Sen. Tim Kaine Introduces War Powers Resolution To Prevent War With Iran

"I am deeply concerned that the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran could quickly pull the United States into another endless conflict,” Kaine said.

“The American people have no interest in sending servicemembers to fight another forever war in the Middle East. This resolution will ensure that if we decide to place our nation’s men and women in uniform into harm’s way, we will have a debate and vote on it in Congress,” the Virginia senator added.

War Powers resolutions are privileged, meaning Kaine’s bill will force the Senate to consider and vote on the measure quickly.

More at https://news.antiwar.com/2025/06/16/sen-tim-kaine-introduces-war-powers-resolution-to-prevent-war-with-iran/

A similar resolution is being introduced in the House. Please call your reps in support.
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Sen. Tim Kaine Introduces War Powers Resolution To Prevent War With Iran (Original Post) snot Jun 2025 OP
A couple questions moondust Jun 2025 #1
What's different now is he's very unpopular and has lost support over the Gaza war IronLionZion Jun 2025 #3
Plus... moondust Jun 2025 #5
IAEA board declares Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations. nt LexVegas Jun 2025 #13
A completely unrestrained Trump is president and now Israel is completely unchecked. W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #14
Someone with a conscience. Passages Jun 2025 #2
K&R MustLoveBeagles Jun 2025 #4
Good idea! Trump took on war powers without authorization... ananda Jun 2025 #6
The "I"may or I may not" - "I" is the core issue BREMPRO Jun 2025 #8
They are criminals with criminal intent... ananda Jun 2025 #11
He needs to shut his mouth MacKasey Jun 2025 #9
He took an oath to uphold the Constitution. ananda Jun 2025 #10
support 100% WarGamer Jun 2025 #7
Agree. ananda Jun 2025 #12
Would you consider the U.S. assisting Ukraine in its fight against a warmongering Russia a """PROXY WAR?""" W_HAMILTON Jun 2025 #15

moondust

(21,203 posts)
1. A couple questions
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 05:47 PM
Jun 2025

they might want to have answered first:

1. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of an imminent threat from an Iranian nuclear bomb for more than 30 years. What makes this time different?

The history of Netanyahu’s rhetoric on Iran’s nuclear ambitions

2. What is the informed opinion of the IAEA that has monitored this subject for years?

IronLionZion

(50,818 posts)
3. What's different now is he's very unpopular and has lost support over the Gaza war
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 06:19 PM
Jun 2025

so he needs another war to wag the dog. Iran is a perfect villain to rally support against because they do plenty of bad things. Kind of like Bush with Iraq.

moondust

(21,203 posts)
5. Plus...
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 06:28 PM
Jun 2025

he has an incompetent fool in the White House now who will go along with anything for a bribe or self-aggrandizement.

W_HAMILTON

(10,060 posts)
14. A completely unrestrained Trump is president and now Israel is completely unchecked.
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 08:32 PM
Jun 2025

That is what makes this time different.

Everyone who didn't support/vote for Kamala was warned this would happen.

ananda

(34,414 posts)
6. Good idea! Trump took on war powers without authorization...
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 06:53 PM
Jun 2025

although he is waffling on whether to strike Fordo or not.

From BBC: Trump approved Iran attack plans, but no final decision made
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night approved plans to attack Iran, but he has not made a final decision on whether to strike the country, the BBC's US partner CBS reports.

Trump held off on initiating strikes in case Iran agreed to abandon its nuclear program, a senior intelligence source told CBS.

The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

On Wednesday, Trump said, "I may do it, I may not do it", when asked a question about US involvement in Iran.

Trump is weighing a US strike on Fordo, an underground uranium enrichment facility in Iran, CBS earlier reported.

BREMPRO

(2,344 posts)
8. The "I"may or I may not" - "I" is the core issue
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 07:18 PM
Jun 2025

It should not just be just the felon goon's fickle impulse that launches the US into a costly and dangerous war w Iran. Both Bibi and Donno are trying to deflect attention on their tragic failures and nefarious plans.

ananda

(34,414 posts)
11. They are criminals with criminal intent...
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 07:43 PM
Jun 2025

And I think it's pretty traitorous of Trump
to take on to himself all three branches
of government.

WarGamer

(18,249 posts)
7. support 100%
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 06:55 PM
Jun 2025

He should add to the legislation language about promoting PROXY WARS too.

ananda

(34,414 posts)
12. Agree.
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 07:45 PM
Jun 2025

Let's hope his toddler-mind's desire to use nukes
doesn't happen...

and I think he'd be happy with proxy nukes too,
and claim that he authorized them or something.

W_HAMILTON

(10,060 posts)
15. Would you consider the U.S. assisting Ukraine in its fight against a warmongering Russia a """PROXY WAR?"""
Wed Jun 18, 2025, 08:34 PM
Jun 2025

Inquiring minds want to know.

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