Why hasn't America had an official "WAR" in 60 years?

[Drunk Bob]

We have had police actions,conflicts,invasions and camphaigns for freedom.

The only Wars have been the Cold War and the 'war on terror'.

Why is that?

[Rooster71]

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We have had police actions,conflicts,invasions and camphaigns for freedom.

The only Wars have been the Cold War and the 'war on terror'.

Why is that?

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Neither the Cold War nor the 'War on Terror' involved an actual declaration of war. It is my opinion that when a conflict is actually a "war", there are more rules that apply. Police actions, conflicts, invasions, campaigns, etc. allow the administration in power alot more freedom to act as they wish. Just my observation.

[Cyrus]

The War on Drugs.

I get high just thinking about that 'un.