THIS IS NUTS – AT 11:58 A.M. ET:   Democratic geniuses have come up with another brilliant proposal.  From the Daily Mail:

Two Democratic lawmakers have put forward bill that would take away President Trump's access to the nuclear codes.

The new law, introduced by Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Rep. Ted Lieu of California, would prevent the President from launching nuclear weapons without first a obtaining a congressional declaration of war.

Under current legislation, the US president can launch a nuclear strike regardless of whether or not America is under attack.

In a statement, Markey said that nuclear war is the 'gravest risk to human survival,' and expressed concerns about Trump having access to the nuclear button.

After introducing the bill Markey said he was concerned by Trump's past assertions that he would consider using nuclear weapons against terrorists.

COMMENT:  This is complete madness, and increases the chances for nuclear war.  One of the things that prevents war is an enemy's knowledge that the United States can strike back within minutes after detecting a nuclear attack, or the presence of incoming missiles or aircraft.  If an enemy knows that the president must wait for Congress to grant authorization, the deterrent effect is lost.  Why not attack, and target Congress itself?

The Democratic left has been brain dead for years.  It's time for voters to pull the plug.

January 26, 2017