[CaptainHaplo]

Its a political stunt meant to draw attention to the fact that we have been committing acts of war in various parts of the world, but have been unwilling to call it what it is and act like we are at war.

I understand the purpose of it - but the entire effort is undercut by language in the bill itself. You don't limit your options in war - you go all out and use everything you can to win. Defining limits does nothing more than insure you will lose a real war.

Has Obama over-reached using the military. Yes.
To be entirely fair - so did BOTH presidents named Bush.