Some may find the comment which precedes this interesting as well: Gilbert: There is one difference. In a democracy the people have some say in the matter thro

Some may find the comment which precedes this interesting as well: Gilbert: There is one difference. In a democracy the people have some say in the matter through their elected representatives, and in the United States only Congress can declare wars. Alas, the conflict setting the context for these comments was the last time the US Congress declared war (WWII). Fearful of the political consequences of taking responsibility of such actions, Congress has consented to letting subsequent Presidents (including our current administrator) initiate ill-defined actions. We, the people, no longer have a say in the matter as our elected representatives will not take a stand one way or another; they will chatter at great length, but will not declare a beginning nor end to hostilities. ETA: emphasis is "declare war". Consent to fund POTUS-initiated actions is missing the point.