Is a law you can’t realistically enforce really a law or just a wish?

[msc545]

You know like a law that says that wars require Congressional approval and things like that?

[Staximus]

Any military action taken against another country has to be approved by Congress after 90 days, so any conflict with other countries that has extended past 90 days has been granted Congressional approval. We haven't officially declared war on any other countries since WW2

[msc545]

We have made war on multiple countries since World War II, but I think we've been avoiding trying to get it approved by Congress and basically just ignoring that. I suspect Trump will just do the same thing and ignore it. And of course, that will play out the same way everything plays out when it comes to his crime, criminal behavior. Nothing will be done about it.

[NathanDavis]

by law, it is a law...

but even when you enforce a law... it can be delegated to interpretation, does that invalidates it as law?

it does not... by to the law

[msc545]

You've really not answered the question.

[NathanDavis]

I did, but as usual... you can't handle disagreement that well

many times you just want validation to your outrage and personal bias

[msc545]

I'm tempted to be rude to you, but I think I won't. This wasn't even a disagreement; it was just that you changed the original question to suit yourself and then answered

[NathanDavis]

you mean... insulting me?

go ahead... I've never minded that

or do you mean... deleting my opinions just like you do when you feel like it?

that, I don't mind it either... feel free to do so, after all.. it is your post and your question, it is okay

[msc545]

I'm sorry, I'm just not understanding your point here today. Maybe it's just because I'm tired.

[NathanDavis]

a cold shower is sound really good right now... or a warm one, some people are into that

[msc545]

I'm gonna go to sleep.

[thegreenyogi]

I do believe that law and enforcement can't coexist alone without one or the other for them to redeemed as a reality. So if a law exists but it can't be enforced it might as well be forgotten because it's not worth much.

[thegreenyogi]

Thanks!

[Agape93]

Basically just a wish.

[RandomGirl42]

Does it matter? It's all more words that don't change anything. And we wouldn't need any laws at all if people would just apply the basic law of, "Treat others the way you want to be treated."

[msc545]

Unfortunately it does matter quite a bit.

[MrChinaski]

I want to live in @RandomGirl42 - land... unfortunately here on Earth societies don't work that way. I know, it bummed my trip too.

[Sevenpointfive]

there are no societal laws anymore. we're about to become a bigger version of sentinel island

[OneViewpoint]

Look I hate tRump but, he has not violated the War Powers Act... yet. He has 60 days to bring the question before Congress and make his case.

[msc545]

I think we just have to give him time to violate that particular act.

[OneViewpoint]

Oh agreed. We're not dealing with a great thinker or someone who crosses the "T's" and dots the "I's". It's only a matter of time. But the law grants him the time. He hasn't violated the law... yet. hence why there's no need to exaggerate or conflate crimes for Cheeto Jesus. He'll commit the crime all by himself. Every time.

[msc545]

Well it's really nice that he's dependable in that way. Sort of

[MrChinaski]

'The Congress shall have the power to declare war'?

[msc545]

I don't know. I thought it said that, but...

[Jonettacali]

Depends on the topic/subject.. most of the time when you say law it refers to governmental, political order...

[goaded]

Or release of all the Epstein files...

[LC75LC71]

Ask Vietnam.