385: Limiting the Power of the Presidency - Impeachment and Curtailing Military Powers

We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle

English - January 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 314 ratings
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Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss recent events in Trump's impeachment. Spangle hasn't paid much attention so Rhinehold explains the basics. Sen. Tim Kaine has introduced a bill to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran so they break down the growth of the President's war powers by discussing the War Powers Act and the AUMF.

Time Stamps:

00:09:26 - Impeachment Update

00:47:55 - Overview of Presidential War Powers

00:53:20 - War Powers Resolution

01:02:02 - AUMF

01:13:04 - Tim Kaine's Bill

Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/War-Powes_AUMF_Kaine-Resolution.pdf

Video: https://youtu.be/ZCXSMv_oUJA
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Time Stamps:

00:09:26 - Impeachment Update
00:47:55 - Overview of Presidential War Powers
00:53:20 - War Powers Resolution
01:02:02 - AUMF
01:13:04 - Tim Kaine's Bill

Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/War-Powes_AUMF_Kaine-Resolution.pdf

Video: https://youtu.be/ZCXSMv_oUJA

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