Posted on 05/27/2020 8:21:31 PM PDT by Helicondelta
Under a little-known regulation that dates back to the 1930s, the president has legal power over electronic transmissions.
The FCC and the DCB were empowered by Section 606 of the 1934 Communications Act, which expressly gave the president full control over electronic transmissions in such circumstances.
Section 606(c), in particular, gave the president full control to suspend and commandeer the country's entire electronic regulatory system. "Upon proclamation by the President that there exists war or a threat of war, or a state of public peril or disaster or other national emergency, or in order to preserve the neutrality of the United States," the law said, the president "may suspend or amend, for such time as he may see fit, the rules and regulations applicable to any or all stations or devices capable of emitting electromagnetic radiations within the jurisdiction of the United States as prescribed by the Commission." He had the power to shut down any radio station—"or any device capable of emitting electromagnetic radiations between 10 kilocycles and 100,000 megacycles, which is suitable for use as a navigational aid beyond five miles"—and could commandeer its equipment, "upon just compensation to the owners."
Now that President Donald Trump is declaring yet another national emergency, it's important to reconsider Section 606. Most Americans have no idea that these emergency declarations permit such sweeping powers over our way of life. Upon declaration of a national emergency, Trump can commandeer every single television and radio station in the United States and demand that it perform as he directs.
(Excerpt) Read more at reason.com ...
Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency (Issued on March 13, 2020)
gee, remember the emergency tests for all cell phones???? /s
DJT knows how to reach the masses.
We dont recognize what is already controlled that doesnt have to be.
The shower does not have hot and cold handles.. its one with hot and cold regulate
Same with light bulbs..
So you mean that Trump can make Kelly Griffin’s light go on an off rapidly at will?
Hmmmmmmmm…
That’s why we should have high standards for those we elect to the position. Our Founders set appropriate guidelines for the office.
Now, who is going to talk of local and state powers in emergencies? No one.
Now if he could just arrange it so a syringe full of air makes it’s way into her veins ....
Naive people get a free microchip with your vaccine.
Oh. It’s been decreed.
Okay.
That’s cool. I can give our President Trump a lengthy list of specific citizens to shut down.....
Well, I fooled HIM, by having mechanical light switches.
Yes, under emergency powers in a National Emergency the president can control all media.
Too bad Karen’s neighbor didn’t use 480v Christmas lights.
The headline is HYPE. The control they are talking about is not physical, but political, reguvlatorial and LEGAL. IT DOES NOT MEAN that the president can reach out and take physical control of your devices. It means he can order announcements, shut down stations, control news. . . But not actually turn on your devices and listen in. USE YOUR DAMN HEAD and try reading the law instead of believing a hyped claim on the internet!
Please re-read the paragraph. The excerpt said 10 kilocycles to 100,000 megacycles. Thats 10kHz to 100gHz (1000mHz = 1gHz) .
Lights operate from a 60Hz power grid, which is well below the frequency range listed. GPS, cell phones, Wi-Fi, and satellite phones all operate within that range.
Learn to read for comprehension, not fear mongering. . .
Section 606(c), in particular, gave the president full control to suspend and commandeer the country's entire electronic regulatory system. "Upon proclamation by the President that there exists war or a threat of war, or a state of public peril or disaster or other national emergency, or in order to preserve the neutrality of the United States," the law said, the president "may suspend or amend, for such time as he may see fit, the rules and regulations applicable to any or all stations or devices capable of emitting electromagnetic radiations within the jurisdiction of the United States as prescribed by the Commission."
This law was passed in the 1930s. . . . 80 years ago, and you’re getting your panties in a wad about it now? You are so paranoid.
Or do you prefer an ultraviolet tattoo ?
” The law permits the White House to take over any device that emits radiofrequency transmissions. In 2019, that's everything from your implanted heart device to the blow dryer for your hair. It includes your electric exercise equipment, any smart device (such as a digital washing machine), and your laptop—basically everything in your house that has electricity running through it. .We tend to think of the FCC as the policeman of the airwaves: issuing licenses, fining stations for airing indecent words, and otherwise regulating radio and TV broadcasters. But its mandate is far broader. The FCC regulates all devices that can transmit electricity. Even the light switches in your home are regulated by the FCC, as they transmit tiny amounts of electricity in the course of operation. Though the danger to the public is minimal, the FCC regulates basically everything using electricity in your house.
Everything I highlighted is completely FALSE! Just because something carries or uses electricity DOES NOT PUT IT UNDER THE REGULATORY AEGIS OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION! The author of this article is pulling everything in it out of his ass!
That’s what this idiotic article is claiming the FCC is allowed to regulate. NOT!
In A State of Emergency, The President Can Control Your Phone, Your TV, And Even Your Light SwitchesThere are some presidents that would do that, not this one.
Fine. Have other things to do.
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