gonzo law

i got a real kick out of alberto gonzales's judiciary comm testimony the other day when he condescendingly said the bush admin would be glad to listen to the ideas of members of congress.

the latter must've felt that kick in their stomachs.

the constitution doesn't say the executive branch will listen to the ideas of congress. it says congress has power

To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

as for making war, the constitution makes congress the ultimate rulemaker for what the armed forces may or may not do and what they may or may not be ordered to do:

To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;...