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Politics : American Presidential Politics and foreign affairs

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To: Webster Groves who wrote (17422)2/6/2007 4:49:15 PM
From: Jim S  Read Replies (1) of 71588
 
"If the president can unilaterally order a surge in Iraq, he can unilaterally order a squadron of A-10's in Ajo to protect the border."

No, he can't. Different laws apply. Just like he can't order the military to stop riots or perform other law enforcement tasks domestically. Unless there's an armed invading force, his hands are tied.
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