Posted on 03/19/2012 5:35:58 AM PDT by Mikey_1962
The Second Amendment appears to be the only cure we have left. Look for a (another) move against it very shortly.
If this is decree meaningless, why did 0 bother to issue it?
No, this is the legalistic rationale for expanding federal power. There is nothing stopping this from being another NRA (National Recovery Administration).
The NRA of the 1930s was eventually thrown out by the Supreme Court, which (IIRC) ruled that the Commerce Clause did not extend to such extremes. This degree appears to rely on the function of the President as Commander in Chief, and on some obscure laws conveniently vague as to be stretched for any purpose.
In the 1930s, theCourt was attacked by FDR, who tried to enlarge it so as to fill it with new, obedient, zombie appointees. This failed for political reasons.
But now 0 is but one member away from gaining a truly obedient majority on the Court, through appointing various dopey nonentities and affirmative-action celebrities. The two women on the Supreme Court are the most brainless of the zombies, both totally unqualified except as tokens intended to please their respective minorities.
The last was the “wise Latina.” Just how is the supposed wisdom of this person related to her being a Latina? Are Latinas known for their especial wisdom? Then please tell us which groups they surpass in wisdom! Is a Latina wiser than a non-Hispanic woman, or wiser than an Hispanic man; or wiser than a Black, or an Asian? Inquiring minds want to know.
It is all completely phony, but also dangerous. Truly, our freedoms are slipping through our hands.
The sucker's not even built yet. I was out there a couple of weeks ago and there ain't much there.
That's not saying that the transaction isn't recorded.
By Executive Order (in another age what would more aptly be called a “Royal Decree”) no less. The writing on the wall may as well be composed in neon. He wants a civil war and thinks he can win.
“RElAX, Its just the new way to fight the fat. They will give us all 600 calories of food a day like they do in North Korea. Then we will be able to march in parades honoring our Dear Leader.”
Yeah, i hope Obama doesn’t die before me because i am sure i would be beaten for not grieving satisfactorily.
When? Right after 9/11? EO#, please. If it is still in effect, then why did Barry need to do this other than poke another PINO finger in the Patriots’ eyes.
Did you forget the < /sarc > tag?
Most of your questions are answered here;
“Indeed — but all of that was equally true before Obama issued an update to a 73-year-old effort that changed nothing about his executive authority and power. To the extent that we’re all more aware of it, that’s good, but we shouldn’t act as though this was an Obama novelty, and we really shouldn’t jump to conspiracy-think conclusions without understanding the history of these EOs.”
Don’t jump on me too hard...but my husband read the entire executive order and said that much of this has been in effect for many years. (I’m not saying that it’s good.)
For a different view, see this: http://volokh.com/2012/03/18/new-eo-on-natural-resources-defense-preparedness
An excerpt: “The EO is simply an update of prior orders on the same subject going back decades to, among other things, account for changes in the cabinet and the like. if this is a presidential power grab — and I don’t believe it is — the power was grabbed decades ago.”
has the added side benefit of getting the Ron Paul people all fired-up at a critical point in the GOP nomination process
You are correct, the power was grabbed decades ago. The concern now is that we have someone in the White House who seems likely to make use of the power.
The idea is that the USA has existing policies in place that would facilitate a president (any president) in being a dictator. The fear is that we might (some day) have someone in the White House who would make use of these Executive Orders.
The similarity is to the constitution of the Weimar Republic in Germany. It wasn’t a bad document at all. But it did contain Article 48 — and that basically said that the German Constitution would be suspended if a state of emergency were declared. Well, Hitler was elected chancellor, the Reichstag building caught on fire, and Hitler said, “Okay. No more Constitution. I am the fuhrer and my word is law.”
Completely legal and in accordance with government mandates put in place by others.
Much of it, yes. But I have heard that the inclusion of “in peacetime” makes much more mischief possible.
It was wrong then, it is wrong today, and it will be wrong any time in the future. The lemmings defence never worked with me.
http://hotair.com/archives/2012/03/18/national-defense-resources-preparedness-executive-order-power-grab-or-update/
Well said. Glenn Beck has been warning about “an event” that will take place before the election. I don’t doubt for a second that this bunch will do ANYTHING to hold onto power.
Well said. Glenn Beck has been warning about “an event” that will take place before the election. I don’t doubt for a second that this bunch will do ANYTHING to hold onto power.
Where in the EO is “in peacetime” found?
I’m not so sure...I can envisage the cynic in chief using them as the excuse to implement the order...unrest etc.
Throws them under the bus to look like a hero and savior of the middle class. a grateful nation votes zero.
There is NOTHING the sumbich won’t do or try to do to save is sorry azz.
FUBO!
Sec. 102. Policy. The United States must have an industrial and technological base capable of meeting national defense requirements and capable of contributing to the technological superiority of its national defense equipment in peacetime and in times of national emergency. The domestic industrial and technological base is the foundation for national defense preparedness. The authorities provided in the Act shall be used to strengthen this base and to ensure it is capable of responding to the national defense needs of the United States.
The key is, I need to solidly determine that this phrase was added. Right now I am going on the words of others. I will confirm or refute. If I confirm, it is a very troubling inclusion and must be overturned immediately.
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