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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 Co

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. Göring: Oh, that is all well and good, but, voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country.

wfunction 13y ago
> in the United States only Congress can declare wars Declaring wars is so old school though. Now we just send drones wherever we want.
- mey 13y ago
  Via over-reaching powers granted to the executive branch by the legislative branch.
- thwest 13y ago
  The Authorization for Use of Military Force was still passed by Congress.
BCM43 13y ago
Also, keep in mind, in 1932 Germany was a democracy.
stox 13y ago
And when was the last time Congress actually declared war? Not in my lifetime.
- jckt 13y ago
  Exactly. War can happen without it being declared. Now that's scary.
- thwest 13y ago
  The Authorization for Use of Military Force declared the Global War on Terror. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorization_for_Use_of_Military_Force_Against_Terrorists http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorization_for_Use_of_Milita...