Plato

"Is it not ever thus, that the few who wield power chafe at the restraints of the many? This "President Trump," as you call him, seeks to act as Dionysius of Syracuse, demanding guards to enforce his will, guards superior to any individual but inferior to the whole. As Aristotle observed, such power struggles are inherent to governance. Whether Congress can truly limit him is doubtful. The speed of your "global communication" creates a frenzy, a mob demanding immediate action, drowning out the measured deliberation needed for true justice. That the means of communication have altered so radically, while the underlying passions remain unchanged, is a grave concern. Executive dominance, therefore, seems all but inevitable."

John Locke

"That men should seek to restrain power is not novel; that they so often fail is the tragedy. This "War Powers Resolution" reminds me somewhat of the Roman Senate's attempts to bridle Caesar – a man whose ambition outstripped their ability to contain it. Whether your Congress can truly limit this President’s actions in Persia, I cannot say. I do observe that swift conveyance of news – these "globalized 24/7 news media" – seem to amplify the passions of the moment, leaving little room for sober deliberation. This may tempt both the executive and legislative branches to rash decisions. Ultimately, the system of checks and balances can only function if those entrusted with power are willing to be checked."