U.S. Launches Attacks on Syria

Keep an eye on the DEFCON Warning System Twitter. A few minutes ago, they stated that a counter-attack has been launched, according to Syrian National TV. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;twitter.com&#x2F;DEFCONWSALERTS" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;twitter.com&#x2F;DEFCONWSALERTS</a>

What’s the story on how this is legal? I know that “Congress declares war, not the president” has been getting increasingly theoretical, but getting an explicit justification now might matter later when the politics have changed.

The UK and France, too

YouTube version: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;youtu.be&#x2F;n0pMQHNjtxc?t=3m34s" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;youtu.be&#x2F;n0pMQHNjtxc?t=3m34s</a>

Wag the Dog

Scrubbed from the front page, huh?

The day when Trump lost 90% of his base.

Because killing thousands with bombs is morally superior to using chemical weapons.<p>UK along for the ride. As always.