I thought only Congress had the ability to take the nation to war?

Oh, that's right. The 109th Congress gave that away. But the 110th Congress is new! And understands we voted them in to change things! Right?
"Last night on ABC News, newly elected Rep. Nancy Boyda (D-KS) said she would support funding for 20,000-40,000 more troops in Iraq because President Bush “is the commander in chief. …We don’t get that choice. Congress doesn’t make that decision.”"

Ohhhhkaaaay.... we have some work to do.