Original Libyan ... Congress

           “Sometimes, the course of history poses challenges that threaten our common humanity and common security ...preventing genocide and keeping the peace; ensuring regional security, and maintaining the flow of commerce. These may not be America's problems alone, but they are important to us, and they are problems worth solving. And in these circumstances, we know that the United States, as the world's most powerful nation, will often be called upon.”  These are the words of President  of  President Obama's Speech On The Situation In Libya . America’s need to help another country is paramount in this situation. I do agree with the blogger of Original that congress is the one that has the authority to declare war. But when since World war 11 has Congress been the one to declare war? It has always been the Presidents. It is known that President Obama is not a war monger. Part of the reason he won the election was on that premise.  He would not have declared war on Libya unless he saw the dire need to do so. He pointed out that reluctance in that speech when he said “ Mindful of the risks and costs of military action, we are naturally reluctant to use force to solve the world's many challenges. But when our interests and values are at stake, we have a responsibility to act. That is what happened in Libya over the course of these last six weeks.”

    Mind you, I agree that congress should be involved. The constitution calls for that.But while Congress did not vote however, the bipartisan leaders of Congress were consulted. Obama did not do this on his own. There were several consultations and discussions even between Senator Clinton and Libyan diplomats. And yes I agree with the blogger of Original that the United States cannot continue to solve the world’s problem, but this time senator McCain probably said it best in an interview on CBS Moammar Gadhafi has "American blood on his hands" as a reason the U.S. should try to oust the dictator.”