The battle to make the role of US President predominant over the Legislative and Judicial branches of government is a long and interesting tale (dating perhaps, to A.Lincoln).

The recent incarnation of this long battle is interesting due to the US operating as essentially a one party state where political muscle has been harnessed to generate support for the Party Leader who is also the President.

Recent events make more sense in this light. We are reportedly enganged in a "WAR", however this war was not "formally" declared. This can only be done by Congress. This war was "described" by the president and "authorized" by Congress.

This strategy adds new convenience to methods by which wars are conducted, overseen and funded.

The best example of using this new methodology is in how this war never needs be "won". Instead, invoking "war powers" meant as temporary, the institution of methods and practice with no historical "peace-time" precedent can implement and not need be "tactically" temporary although they are described as such. Practically, they remain as long as the "WAR" ensues.

Thankfully, the 22nd ammendment to the U.S. Constitution results in a president's 2nd term harvesting the fruit of the seeds previously previously sown, and is proving to be wisely founded. As the one-party rubber stamp system is falling apart do to political self-interest. This "War" will recede and be hopefully replaced by a myriad of more proactical, pragmatic, and hopefully universally appropriate approaches.

6 years of dogmatic amateurs and B-Team functionaries has been a demonstrable nightmare.

regards,
p