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In reply to the discussion: New Executive Order Seizes Control over Civilian Activities [View all]KT2000
(21,901 posts)4. Read it and i believe
this is what we expect our government to do as it is charged with the defense of the country.
For example, during WWII, aerospace companies went to work for the government designing, copying designs and manufacturing aircraft.
The draft went into full swing - as it could do in an attack now.
I imagine the original 1950 Act needs updating to include things such as color tv's, cell phones and computers!
You will probably find that states have supreme authorities in case of emergencies now - such as shutting down phone service except for emergency personnel and the government.
This is nothing to lose sleep over. Working for "the collective" will still be your choice.
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We would have been screaming if BUSH had sign this EO why should we feel comfortable with
Justice wanted
Mar 2012
#3
Considering our defense budget is $1.030–$1.415 trillion I have a hard time with such EOs
Justice wanted
Mar 2012
#12
Still. He wants to "Organize" use that defense money. I'm saying with that budget HE shouldn't
Justice wanted
Mar 2012
#20
The ONLY way I can possible justify this is IF there is going to be a WAR with Iran. Miltary
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Mar 2012
#15
It's not that I worry so much about how this President will use those powers . . .
markpkessinger
Mar 2012
#47
I am agreeing with you! One world Government! Socialism! Fascism! All at once!
Tunkamerica
Mar 2012
#32
Yeah The never ending WAR. think 1984. The Corporations, Uber-Rich and Military complex have
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Mar 2012
#13
President Obama signs Executive Order allowing for control over all US resources
jakeXT
Mar 2012
#19