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Not in Our Name
https://aeon.co/essays/it-is-not-democratic-to-go-to-war-without-the-peoples-consent
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In the U.S., in theory, when the War Powers Act came into effect in 1973 that would constitute a representation of the will of the people. In practice, presidents have routinely violated the act. Even when consulted congress has rarely opposed the president.