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    Constitutional Crossroads: Congress Debates Legality of U.S. Strikes on Houthis in Yemen. Ron Paul’s Take

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    Once again Democrats take military actions that can force us into major wars. Only Congress may declare war. 

    ‘HOUTHIS FILM MILITARY MIGHT IN RESPONSE TO US/UK STRIKES. Houthis release a new video showcasing targeting capabilities in exercises performed in a Yemen desert sandbox. This display comes amid vows of new attacks on Israel-linked Red Sea ships following the massive barrage attacks by US/UK. Source: The Times of Israel.’ – Mario Nawfal. In the aftermath of the U.S. and UK military strikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on January 11, members of Congress have engaged in a heated debate over the constitutionality of President Joe Biden’s decision. The strikes were a response to a series of drone and missile attacks by the Houthis targeting U.S. and international commercial ships in the southern Red Sea’s international waters, a critical route for shipping and energy supply transfers.

    At least five #Houthi rebels killed and six more wounded in the strikes by the #UnitedStates and the #UnitedKingdom in the Red Sea. The US and the UK have jointly launched massive military strikes against Iran-backed militant group Houthis in Yemen. The retaliatory action came after the rebel group conducted a string of attacks on commercial ships travelling through the Red Sea. – All India Radio News

    According to the White House, over 50 nations have been affected by 27 attacks on international commercial shipping. President Biden emphasized that the strikes, supported by Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain, aimed to target Houthi rebels’ locations in Yemen threatening freedom of navigation in one of the world’s vital waterways.

    The response from lawmakers, both Republicans and Democrats, was mixed. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich) declared the strikes “unconstitutional” in a tweet, accusing President Biden of violating Article I of the Constitution by conducting airstrikes in Yemen without congressional approval. However, an “added context” box under Tlaib’s post clarified that the President is authorized to initiate limited military action without prior congressional approval under specific circumstances.

    US strikes in Yemen have not had a significant impact on the Houthis’ ability to continue to prevent ships linked to Israel from passing through the Red and Arabian Seas, Yemeni Houthi spokesman Muhammad Abdulsalam told Reuters. Houthi Ansarullah official Nasruddin Amer said in an interview with “Al Jazeera” that there were no injuries in the latest American attack in Yemen and promised a “strong and effective response”. “There were no injuries, material or human losses,” he said. – Sprinter

    Similarly, Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) expressed concerns about the President’s decision, asserting that he should have sought approval from Congress before launching the strikes. The “added context” box under Khanna’s post reiterated the President’s authority to initiate limited military action, emphasizing the importance of reporting to Congress within 48 hours.

    Other Democrats, such as Representatives Val Hoyle (D-Ore.), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.), called for a ceasefire, while Republicans like Senator Mike Lee and Representative Thomas Massie argued that only Congress has the power to declare war.

    On the other side, some Republicans supported the strikes, with Senator Markwayne Mullen of Oklahoma stating they were “long overdue.” Senator Susan Collins from Maine emphasized that repeated attacks on U.S. troops and shipping vessels in the Red Sea would not be tolerated. Continued below Ron Paul’s Vid

    ‘The U.S. has bombed yet another Middle Eastern nation, this time the Houthis in Yemen. Once again, this has nothing to do with the security of our country, and once again Congress has not declared war – which makes it blatantly unconstitutional. It’s evident that we (and our representatives) have been relegated to being mere spectators as a small group of people in government continue to place us into significant danger.’ – Ron Paul. See vid below. 

    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, recovering from surgery complications, asserted that the strikes sent a clear message to the Houthis, warning of further consequences if they continued their illegal attacks. The targets included sites associated with Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles, ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as coastal radar and air surveillance capabilities.

    Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi, in a televised speech, warned of a greater response to any American attack, highlighting the group’s commitment to supporting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip controlled by Hamas.

    Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kannani condemned the U.S. and UK strikes as a clear violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, breach of international laws, and contributors to regional insecurity and instability.

    The debate within Congress underscores the complexities of balancing presidential authority and congressional oversight in matters of military intervention, particularly in response to escalating threats and attacks on international shipping routes. The constitutional nuances and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region add layers to the discussions surrounding the strikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. With a Democrat Administration in power, war is always on the table when it benefits donors, the military industrial establishment and Democrat and RINO politicians that line their pockets from both donations as well as amazing stock picks.

    Major Points Discussed:

    • Members of Congress, both Republicans and Democrats, engage in a heated debate over the constitutionality of President Biden’s decision to conduct airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen without prior congressional approval.
    • Lawmakers express mixed reactions to the strikes, with some, like Representative Rashida Tlaib, declaring them unconstitutional, while others, such as Senator Markwayne Mullen, deem them “long overdue.”
    • A central point of contention revolves around the balance between presidential authority and the necessity of seeking congressional approval before launching military strikes, as outlined in the Constitution’s Article I.
    • President Biden emphasizes that the strikes, carried out with support from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Bahrain, were aimed at protecting freedom of navigation in a critical waterway and involved targeting Houthi rebel locations in Yemen.
    • The strikes come in response to Houthi attacks on international commercial shipping, impacting over 50 nations. The geopolitical complexities of the region, coupled with ongoing tensions, contribute to the broader discussion surrounding the legality and necessity of the military intervention.

    James Kravitz

    Comments – Threads – Links

    • The Houthis are not “rebels”, but Yemen‘s legitimate government— unlike the hotel dwellers in Riyadh. They have more legitimacy than Rishi Sunak, an unelected fart, could dream of in Britain. 80% of Yemen‘s population live in Houthi-controlled areas & majority support the govt – Richard Medhurst
    • Military moves! UK and US conduct airstrikes on Houthi military facilities in Yemen. Defense analyst Prof. Michael Clarke provides insights into the UK’s role and the equipment used. – PAAP KA ANT
    • U.S. protesters in New York and Washington DC calling for an end to the attacks on Yemen. U.S. & Britain launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen yesterday- ImJustWoke
    • Houthis were very clearly warned to stop attacking international shipping – Hellstorm901
    • Does it improved shipping safety?….NO. What shipper is going to sail through a war zone. So ship freight will still continue to sail the long way round until Gaza ceasefire. Worse, the extra shipping freight cost is only a small % of say cost of white goods made in Asia! – Andy Au
    • Terrorist countries. This mafia attacking everywhere whenever they want. They have made the world a next level hell. – Omer

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