National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive

[olivetree]

President Bush signed a directive May 9 that essentially allows the president, in a "catastrophic emergency," to take over all government functions and direct all private sector activities in order that the country emerge from the catastrophe with an "enduring constitutional government

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[mrattis]

I think countdown with keith olberman (an msnbc show) had a bit about it last week.

Basically he can declare himself dictator at any time he wants, and keep the power as long as he wants. Including over tribal areas (poor native americans, getting shafted by the US again).

I'm more surprised the people that don't know about it, haven't revolted yet. (although there are signs of it starting in Texas), and I think the stuff the VP is doing is worse. Basically open treason to create a war with Iran.

[monkeyjb]

We were just learning about something like this in social studies. Hilter declared a state of "national security" in order to become a dictator of Germany.

[extremelanguage]

And people want me to give up my right to bear arms... fat chance. How else can I fight back? Eh? Eh?

Oh wait, I'd be hiding in a hole somewhere.

On the plus side, look how well it worked out for Hitler!

srsly

[olivetree]

I mean, historical notoriety AND a (pardon the pun) killer suicide story? How could anyone NOT want that?