"This is where I grew uncomfortable with the discussion. "But the Constitution says it is the duty of Congress as representatives of the people …" I began, but he stopped me.

"They can't handle it," he said. "You've got to leave it to the president and generals." "
That's why I included the definition of a military dictatorship --  

Dennis I was speaking to that failure to understand the role of the civilian Congress and that without it and the Constitution what you have -- is a military dictatorship, minus an identifying name. I agree... we puzzle over these things, when they occur in other countries, are not recognized before they are established.  Yes, I am sure  he probably would flinch at the idea that he was endorsing governance by just President and Generals but just because they are flanked by CEO's on domestic issues and a CEO for a Secretary of State, doesn't mean the problem isn't there.