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Celerity

(54,506 posts)
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:29 PM 2 hrs ago

Fetterman to oppose Democratic check on Trump's Iran war powers

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/senator-john-fetterman-to-oppose-democratic-check-on-president-trumps-iran-war-powers-congress-resolution



HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) — Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said Wednesday he will oppose his party’s effort to curb President Donald Trump’s ability to continue the war in Iran.

The lawmaker told Fox News that he will vote against a Democratic war powers resolution, which Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced earlier in the day, next week. The resolution, if approved by legislators, would require Trump to receive congressional approval before continuing the war.

“Now I’m reading that they’re now have to force another, you know, war powers vote. And I will vote against that now because we have to stand our military to allow them to accomplish, you know, the goals of Epic Fury,” Fetterman said, referencing the name of the U.S.’s operations against Iran.

Trump helped start the war by assisting in a fatal Israeli airstrike on ruler Ali Khamenei. The president didn’t receive approval from Congress, which has the sole ability in the U.S. to declare war. Schumer said during his Wednesday press conference that the Senate will vote on curbing Trump’s power next week to reassert congressional authority.

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Fetterman to oppose Democratic check on Trump's Iran war powers (Original Post) Celerity 2 hrs ago OP
Fucking pinhead. BannonsLiver 2 hrs ago #1
"...you know, the goals of Epic Fury" leftstreet 2 hrs ago #2
Yes, Using "Epic Fury" is a tell as if we even needed one. Ilikepurple 47 min ago #25
Yes. Well stated. erronis 10 sec ago #31
I really wonder if he is like this because of the stroke. I don't know a lot about his past but I thought Maraya1969 42 min ago #26
What a piece of shi... NT Happy Hoosier 2 hrs ago #3
I saw part of that last night. FoxNewsSucks 2 hrs ago #4
Support Democrats applies to elections. pat_k 1 hr ago #20
What else is new? Very petty of me but does he own any adult clothing? LoisB 1 hr ago #5
pics Celerity 1 hr ago #13
Thanks.He looks so much better in a suit. He actually looks very well put LoisB 38 min ago #27
what the fuck is wrong with him gopiscrap 1 hr ago #6
He's got to be getting compensated for this turn around. Baitball Blogger 1 hr ago #7
Fox news lover Fetterman bluestarone 1 hr ago #8
Aipac Whip-poor-will 1 hr ago #9
Fetterman is an egomaniac who cares about gaining attention for himself but he does not about humanity!!!! rainy 1 hr ago #10
Tell me again how he always votes with the Dems when it really matters. Nt Fiendish Thingy 1 hr ago #11
of course he's opposing it b/c his "fucking nuts" is kicking in again. but i would like him orleans 1 hr ago #12
Of course MustLoveBeagles 1 hr ago #14
I wish I were surprised. I wish I could comment on all that his announcement likely reflects... hlthe2b 1 hr ago #15
This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a 1 hr ago #16
He's got the blood of Iranian schoolgirls on his hands. Vinca 1 hr ago #17
Ugh.... sakabatou 1 hr ago #18
He should just change his party to repuke and admit it! kimbutgar 1 hr ago #19
Definition of Golem lapfog_1 1 hr ago #21
Fuck u fetternut. boston bean 1 hr ago #22
Figures. republianmushroom 57 min ago #23
.......... 2naSalit 53 min ago #24
Is he in the Epstein files? City Lights 37 min ago #28
Of course he is. a kennedy 35 min ago #29
He must have gotten this week's insider trading hot sheet. n/t flvegan 32 min ago #30

leftstreet

(40,913 posts)
2. "...you know, the goals of Epic Fury"
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:31 PM
2 hrs ago

omg

He sounds like someone's Gramps in the care center who watches the evening news after Murder She Wrote

Brain damage from stroke is a terrible thing

Ilikepurple

(712 posts)
25. Yes, Using "Epic Fury" is a tell as if we even needed one.
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:46 PM
47 min ago

He’s become I’m less sure it’s from brain damage as much as it is calculated word choice to show not just support for the war in Iran, but trust in the administration’s tactics. Epic Fury sounds so much sexier than war with Iran or even Iranian Conflict. We all get to be part of denouement of Trump’s epic movie narrative, but I real life where the plot is written as we go. The shame is that the media has seen to him being one of the loudest democratic voices nationally. I know breaking with the party is real news, but is that really all he has to offer?

Maraya1969

(23,509 posts)
26. I really wonder if he is like this because of the stroke. I don't know a lot about his past but I thought
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:52 PM
42 min ago

he was a big old Democrat. I am sorry but he is too stupid now to be a Democrat.

I remember the cognitive problems my mom had after a stroke. She tried to hide them, (like she could not read anymore but would walk around with a book). And it only got worse because more strokes were to come.

FoxNewsSucks

(11,764 posts)
4. I saw part of that last night.
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:34 PM
2 hrs ago

He was nothing more than a sock puppet with Hannity's hand up his ass.

Couldn't say enough about supporting tRump and his war, mocked his fellow Democrats. It was sickening.

And we can't even call him what he is because he still has the Sacred D after his name.

pat_k

(13,431 posts)
20. Support Democrats applies to elections.
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:18 PM
1 hr ago

Fetterman is actively opposing fundamental Democratic Party moral principles, undermining "red line" positions of the Democratic Senate, and advancing Republican priorities. As far as I'm concerned, that goes way beyond the sort of policy differences that we respectfully hammer out and debate within the Democratic "family." And I could be wrong, but I suspect if an exception to the "Don't bash Democratic public figures" rule were requested in his case, it might be granted.

When those with D after their names do things like join with Republican's to override the veto of a Democratic governor, a line must be drawn -- as Clayton Anderson did in NC. (Denied turncoat Dems access to Votebuilder, a critical organizing tool normally offered free to all Democratic candidates. All lost primaries by something like 40-50 points.)

Further more, "Support Democrats" is NOT an admonition against criticizing a Democratic elected or mounting a primary challenge to a Democratic elected. It is about supporting Democratic nominees. And of course, there are exceptions to that too. (e.g., NE Democratic Party support for Independent Dan Osborn over MAGA plant running as a Democrat -- if Cindy Burbank somehow fails to win the nomination and drop out to stop the asshole.)

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LoisB

(13,115 posts)
27. Thanks.He looks so much better in a suit. He actually looks very well put
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:55 PM
38 min ago

together.

Whip-poor-will

(300 posts)
9. Aipac
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:41 PM
1 hr ago

Follow the money buying his votes

Between him ,Mc Cormack and fitzpatrick "my representatives"Millions donated from aipac from outside our state.

rainy

(6,322 posts)
10. Fetterman is an egomaniac who cares about gaining attention for himself but he does not about humanity!!!!
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:44 PM
1 hr ago

orleans

(36,982 posts)
12. of course he's opposing it b/c his "fucking nuts" is kicking in again. but i would like him
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:45 PM
1 hr ago

to explain trump's goals of "epic fury" bullshit that even trump can't explain.

fetterman has the ability to channel donald trump??


"facinating"
-spock (a fictional character on star trek but as real as fetterman's ability to channel anyone)

hlthe2b

(114,063 posts)
15. I wish I were surprised. I wish I could comment on all that his announcement likely reflects...
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 03:48 PM
1 hr ago

but out of respect to some, the desire to avoid misunderstanding from others, and a desire to avoid the perception that I am attacking an "actual" Dem, I will leave it there.

Sadly, he may well just lose us the chance to take the Senate.

Response to Celerity (Original post)

kimbutgar

(27,292 posts)
19. He should just change his party to repuke and admit it!
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:09 PM
1 hr ago

I am so disappointed in him and I hope he loses the next time he is up for re-election or have the people of Pennsylvania demand he retires for medical reasons. The guy ain’t right!

lapfog_1

(31,919 posts)
21. Definition of Golem
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 04:27 PM
1 hr ago

A golem is an animated, anthropomorphic being in Jewish folklore created from mud or clay to serve as a protector or servant, often brought to life through mystical kabbalistic formulas. Famously associated with Rabbi Loew of 16th-century Prague, the golem serves to protect Jewish communities from persecution, acting as a tireless agent for its creator, yet it can run amok.



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