Could it happen and what would neccesitate this kind of action?
I'm not a Lib or a Dem..I'm NOT Bush bashing.
2006-12-07 23:18:35 · 14 answers · asked by Faux News 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Under the terms of the War Powers Act any president could declare martial law in the United States, but it would require significant and extraordinary events to precipitate such a move. If any president were to take such an action without just cause it is doubtful the military would enforce his mandate and Congress would surely move with extreme haste to bring impeachment proceedings.
2006-12-07 23:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by Bryan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in the Philippines when martial law was declared by President Marcos and I can tell you that it isn't going to happen. This country would have to be burning before that occurred.
Very microscopically slim possibility it could happen, but IF, it would be something along the lines of an attack internally by someone like radical Islamics who already live here or maybe a fringe militia group of sizable numbers. Extremely unlikely though. And I am hoping against hope it won't.
2006-12-07 23:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by Rich B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What for? He would need a national emergency to do that. He could have done that after 9/11 but did not so why would he do so now.If this country comes under armed attack he by law could call for Martial Law but that would be the only way he could do that
2006-12-07 23:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by BUTCH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There would have to be a major nation wide threat to declare marshal law.It could occur in a single city though.He could have declared marshal law in New Orleans and sent in the military to handle the whole situation.The use of marshal law is not light and would be met with resistance whether warranted or not.
No it is not likely to happen.
2006-12-07 23:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy G. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wonder why you are asking if specifically, 'George Bush' would declare martial law !!
If we get attacked, badly attacked, ANY President could declare martial law if things got bad enough !!!
2006-12-07 23:24:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way he could ever conceive of justifying it is if there were a major attack in the US, something that would make 9/11 feel like a slap in the face.
Even then I don't think it would happen.
2006-12-08 01:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be very rare. The states have extensive police forces alrready that can handle quite a lot.
It would take a Katrina type catastrophy before that National Guard would be called.
2006-12-07 23:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no want for Bush to proceed in the journey that your stupid dream comes authentic. McCain (born in Panama) will be President by default. a minimum of that`s what i'd wish. the in common words negative situation I see with it extremely is Palin may connect him.
2016-11-24 22:47:35 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not with a Democratic majority in both houses. He would be impeached faster than you can name all of the previous Speakers of the House.
2006-12-07 23:28:35 · answer #9 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could in the event of a major series of terrorist attacks inside our boarders
2006-12-07 23:29:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋