Reply #5: Yes and no

[Zodiak]

You see, the resolution was a "sense of the Senate" type of resolution that is supposed to be non-binding. But of course, Bush will use it as a rationale for permission to do what he damned well pleases. His ace in the hole is that an act of the Senate officially declared the Guard a terrorist organization, and the original war against terrorism declaration allows him to use force against terrorists anywhere in the world. Let's not forget that he gets 30 days to pick a fight with anyone becuse of the War Powers Act.

The only thing that can really stop him is resistance from the military, and he is working his way through that with forcing Fallon out.

Scary times, indeed. I really hope this is the same saber-rattling we have seen for years.