Congressional 'Danse Macabre' Has Begun

Guest Post: Congressional 'Danse Macabre' Has Begun

Submitted by Tyler Durden on 09/03/2013 - 21:13

The first draft of the White House's war authorization legislation was leaked yesterday, signaling the opening round of the danse macabre, in which the bargaining and maneuvering over what Congress and the president both want -- war on Syria -- begins its public journey from conception to law. There will be fighting and sharp words along the way. Members will be coy and make impassioned speeches. It is all for show. It is important to make this clear to readers: The fight is not between whether the House and Senate will pass or reject the president's request for authorization to attack, but rather what kind of force authorization will ultimately be brought to the Floor for passage... and sure enough the headlines are starting with more drafts:

*OBAMA WANTS "TOO BROAD AUTHORITY'' IN SYRIA, TWO DEMOCRATS SAY

and Menendez/Corker propose a new US Senate resolution for authorizing use of military force in Syria setting a 60-day deadline, with one 30-day extension possible, while barring ground forces