kschilk 0 #1 February 24, 2008 Is this the first election, where a new President will take office, instantly wielding the authority of the war powers act?"T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #2 February 24, 2008 What happened in the Viet Nam era when there was a change in leadership? Were we not at war? I am missing something here. Straighten me out. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #3 February 24, 2008 Yeah, I know we've had Presidents take office, during wartime but I'm thinking this is the first "new" President, to be "elected"....not a second term or interim (by death of former) President."T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #4 February 24, 2008 QuoteYeah, I know we've had Presidents take office, during wartime but I'm thinking this is the first "new" President, to be "elected"....not a second term or interim (by death of former) President. Nixon 1968? "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #5 February 24, 2008 Quote Nixon 1968? I'm not sure if he had the WPA authority, since it was supposedly a "police action"."T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #6 February 24, 2008 Quote Is this the first election, where a new President will take office, instantly wielding the authority of the war powers act? BeerI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 February 24, 2008 QuoteQuoteYeah, I know we've had Presidents take office, during wartime but I'm thinking this is the first "new" President, to be "elected"....not a second term or interim (by death of former) President. Nixon 1968? Truman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #8 February 24, 2008 Quote Truman He got into office upon FDR's death. He lost his election to Dewey. Didn't you see the paper? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #9 February 25, 2008 Quote Quote Truman He got into office upon FDR's death. He lost his election to Dewey. Didn't you see the paper? Still, he took over during 'war time'. You can't trust those Chicago papers... runs like hell... Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
