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Originally Posted by Armistead

That is almost laughable, to think Obama didn't approve it, let's be real.

Doubt it would even be legal to go into another country without the Pres approval.

A Pres. can "approve" of operations in another country, and still not know the details/ specifics. This could be either normal delegation of authority or a cynical game of plausible deniability (in case something goes wrong). Does the pres get briefed on every drone strike? I don't see any reason why he would, he gives the Sec. of Defense his orders and it goes from there. Remember the Bay of Pigs? Certainly, JFK "approved" it, but didn't understand it's scope. Was it legal? Unless the courts render an unfavorable judgement, it is "legal", I guess.