Obama Weighs Deployment Of Sternly Worded Letter To Bahrain, Congressional Approval Uncertain

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Obama Weighs Deployment Of Sternly Worded Letter To Bahrain, Congressional Approval Uncertain
By: Eli
April 15, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Human-rights activists have become increasingly frustrated by the Obama Administration’s inaction as Bahrain’s crackdown against pro-democracy protestors continues. In an apparent response to allegations of hypocrisy, the White House has revealed that President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are considering sending a Sternly Worded Letter to the troubled Middle Eastern nation.

The deployment of a Sternly Worded Letter (or SWL) would be a very serious action, and some foreign policy experts fear that it could destabilize an already-delicate region even further. Adding to the uncertainty, it is not yet known whether the President would seek congressional or United Nations approval before taking action, and legal scholars are split on whether such approval would be necessary. Some believe that the 2003 AUMF (Authorization for Use of Military Force) grants him the necessary authority, others believe he needs a separate AUSWL, while still others believe that it is an inherent executive power.

When questioned about the President’s intentions, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney responded, “The President is very cognizant of the unfortunate situation in Bahrain and understands and shares the desire for decisive action. On the other hand, he does not want to repeat his predecessor’s mistakes by acting hastily. The President will deliberate carefully with Secretary Clinton and weigh all the possible consequences of an SWL before reaching a decision, and you can rest assured that he will not take action without a firm and flexible plan in place for dealing with the aftermath.”

“The Constitution is very clear on the division of war-making powers between the executive and legislative branches, but the language on letter-writing authority is very murky, perhaps even deliberately so,” explained noted Constitutional scholar John Yoo while fidgeting with a nutcracker. “Unfortunately, the available precedents we have to refer to are few and far between.”

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http://firedoglake.com/2011/04/15/obama-weighs-deployment-of-sternly-worded-letter-to-bahrain-congressional-approval-uncertain/

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1. like the saudi`s give a shit what we think....

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2. What "we"think? Do you mean us or President Obama and Congress?

President Obama, many Democratic and Republican politicians care a great deal about what the Saudi and Bahrain dictatorships think.

That's the point of the satire.