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What are the pro's and con's of a lame duck commander-in-chief during a war?How would that work and what would happen?

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Lame ducks have no incentive to keep any promises they may have made and are far more likely to infringe upon sacred freedoms.

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Sounds a bit like Blair. I would say that Bush launched the attack on Iraq without considering what was going to happen when he won-or did he.

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have we ever had a lame duck prexz during full blown war?i think it is a dangerous situation for the troops and for the country...i would imagine there are all kinds of issues that will arise if that...

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On the ground in the battle zone, I don't think Kerry would change too much. He can't pull out without some form of stability ensuing the election of a government chosen by the ballot box. Therfore...

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Quote:i think it is a dangerous situation for the troops and for the country...Are we much safer with our current "capable" Commander-In-Chief Pert? Bush and his cronies are always reminding us that...

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does everyone understand what a "lame-duck" president is?if bush were to lose, he would become a lame duck..in other words, he has zero mandate. typically, lame duck prez dont do too much unless it is...

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"Lame duck" issues have little or no impact on military matters. Do you honestly believe the authors of the Constitution would create such an obvious hole that for two entire months, the military...

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If we were attacked again, he would probably try to declare martial law and preempt the change of presidency and the GOP controlled congress would back him.If we invaded someone, there would be almost...

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ky, on the obvious, i completely agree. he couldnt do any of it w/o redress at least..but what if it becomes neccessary for an invasion or a major military decision or move?really, can he still be...

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Any decisive action taken by a lame duck GWB would be closely scrutinized. The way I see it, GWB wouldn't do anything to complicate matters for the U.S. if he lost the election. For all his clumsy...

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i agree...but im wondering what would happen if he HAD TO MAKE an important decision along these lines...do you think it would be closely scrutinized or even held up in congress? is there a check and...

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Yes, it WOULD be very closely scrutinized. Considering the implications of Iraq, he would probably be forced to declassify intelligence data to present his case, not only to Congress, but the nation....

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i know he won, but its still an interesting question...i wonder what is in the constitution re this scenario? surely we cant hamstring the military....especially considering..if Washington was away at...

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There are no holes or hamstrings in the Constitution. A lame duck is still in power until the offical swearing in of their replacement.

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do u think a victorious democratic party would've stayed out of it?

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Under the circumstances created by the GWB administration I stand by what I previously posted about imposing a high degree of scrutiny upon decisions made.

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Quote:There are no holes or hamstrings in the Constitution. A lame duck is still in power until the offical swearing in of their replacementI cant seem to let these two sentences go... do you really...

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The president still has the powers of his office until the day he vacates and a new president takes his place.

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ky, what kind of a reply is that?

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Concise and to the point. You were asking if there were any Constitutional weaknesses in a lame duck president and I indicated that there were none. The president is the president until he is replaced...

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