Illinois GOP House delegation votes perpetual war

There could not have been a sharper contrast Thursday between Illinois Republicans and Democrats in the US House on perpetual war. Four of the five Republicans voted down two measures designed to curb the president’s war making powers. The fifth, Adam Kinzinger, a certain no vote, was absent. All 13 Illinois Democrats voted for both measures. The first prevents the president from waging war with Iran without congressional approval. The second repeals the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force used to wage our murderous, senseless Iraq war, and justify all murderous US operations in the Middle East and Africa since. Though passed, neither is likely to be even considered in the Republican controlled Senate. If by some miracle they pass, a certain presidential veto awaits.

Voters should pose this question to the four Illinois House Republicans running for re-election in November (John Shimkus in 15th District retiring): “Why do you continue to support perpetual war costing trillions while getting millions killed, injured or displaced for no national security benefit whatsoever?” Inquiring voters would like to know.