No War

Timothy Snyder reminds us

Five things to remember about war:

1. Many things reported with confidence in the first hours and days will turn out not to be true

2. Whatever they say, the people who start wars are often thinking chiefly about domestic politics

3. The rationale given for a war will change over time, such that actual success or failure in achieving a named objective is less relevant than one might think

4. Wars are unpredictable

5. Wars are easy to start and hard to stop

AOC notes

"The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment."

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At least sixty members of Congress have signed to support the House or the Senate  War Powers Resolution or the No War Against Iran Act, including Sen. Baldwin. Call and thank her. (202-224-5653)

Call the others and demand that they do their jobs.

Van Orden: (202) 225-5506

Ron Johnson: (202) 224-5323

Call Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and demand something more than a strongly worded letter. (202-224-6542)

Call House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and demand action. (202-225-5936)

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Read War on Terror Nightmare Arrives As Trump Bombs Iran by Spencer Ackerman.