This is a serious question. Calling ALL Americans: WHAT WILL YOU DO?

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Falcon; new drills for a new world order

The Falcon operations can only be understood in the broader context of the ongoing assault on the constitutional system of checks and balances; including the repeal of habeas corpus, warrantless wiretaps and searches, and the use of torture.

For the last 6 years, the Bush administration has been busy dismantling the legal safeguards which protect the citizen from the arbitrary and, oftentimes, ruthless actions of the state. To that end, detention camps are being prepared by Halliburton within the U.S., secret courts have been established which deny due process of law, American citizens are arrested without charge, law enforcement is increasingly militarized, and the media has strengthened its alliance with the central government.

Additionally, in October 2006, George Bush quietly changed the Insurrection Act, which prevented the President from deploying troops inside the United States. Bush's revision effectively overturns the Posse Comitatus Act which put strict limits on the executive's power to use US troops in domestic situations. Just days earlier Bush signed a similar bill, "The John Warner Defense Authorization Act of 2007" which gives Bush the power to take command of National Guard units across the country which are traditionally under the control of the state governors.

Without fanfare, Bush has taken control of all armed forces and militias inside and outside of the country and now has a monopoly on all the state-sanctioned tools of organized violence. It's a coup that could never have succeeded without the tacit cooperation of the media.

Bush is now free to declare martial law in response to a natural disaster, a pandemic or a terrorist attack. The congress is powerless to stop him.

Also, Bush recently signed the Military Commissions Act of 2006, which allows the president to arbitrarily declare citizens and non citizens “enemy combatants” and imprison them indefinitely without charge. The new law gives Bush the authority to disregard the Geneva Conventions and the 8th amendment's ban on “cruel and unusual” punishment and apply “harsh interrogation” which may include torture. The act effectively repeals habeas corpus, the cornerstone of American jurisprudence and the Bill of Rights.

The Military Commissions Act cannot coexist with the US Constitution; the two are mutually exclusive.

The Military Commissions Act, The John Warner Defense Authorization Act, the Homeland Security Act, the Patriot Act, and the myriad presidential signing statements have conferred absolute power on George Bush. The question is whether or not some incident will arise that will persuade Bush to use his extraordinary new powers.

General Tommy Franks predicted that a “massive, casualty producing event” might cause “our population to question our own Constitution and begin to militarize our country;” a scenario that many see as likely now.

Is that it? Will another terrorist attack provide the rationale for overturning republican government and declaring martial law?

If so, then we should know what to expect.

According to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) it would mean “the suspension of the normal functions of civilian government, implying the cancellation or postponement of state and federal elections.” (Global Research) It would also “close public and government facilities not critical for continuity of essential operations.” (FEMA)

Northern Command would assume control and under “the classified 'Continuity of Government” (COG) Operations Plan' a secret 'shadow government' would become functional, redeploying key staff to secret locations.” (Global Research)

It would also “close public and government facilities not critical for continuity of essential operations.” (FEMA)

Northern Command would assume control and under “the classified 'Continuity of Government” (COG) Operations Plan' a secret 'shadow government' would become functional, redeploying key staff to secret locations.” (Global Research)

Also, “all forms of public gatherings or citizen's protests which question the legitimacy of the emergency procedures and the installation of a police state” would be banned. The military would be deployed to carry out “police and judicial” functions.

Martial law in the US would be applied with the utmost attention to public sensibilities and perceptions, avoiding the garish display of force we see in Iraq. It would be a “kinder and gentler” martial law with a limited number of military personnel on the streets (just enough to remind us that things have changed)

and an emphasis on “preemptive” policing operations. (Expect Falcons' 4, 5 and 6 etc) It would probably be disguised by a carefully crafted public relations campaign and a predictably cheery moniker, such as, “The Security Enhancement and Homeland Fortification Act”. The possibilities are limitless.

The Bush administration is also prepared if some unforeseen tragedy befalls congress, like another anthrax attack.

In fact, the American Enterprise Institute, to which the Bush team is closely aligned, has already "issued proposals for the operation of Congress following a catastrophic terrorist attack". They advocate the "APPOINTING" of individuals to the House of Representatives "to fill the seats of dead or incapacitated members, a first in American history" "The Continuity of Government Commission is self-commissioned', its members being neither elected nor appointed by any government body and mostly made up of professional lobbyists". ( Read the whole article )

(Coincidentally, Newsweek article “White House Rehearses for Domestic Attack” 2-23-07; “The White House is staging a high-level exercise Saturday to test responses to the prospect of a massive domestic terrorist attack.” These drills are a critical part of the C.O.G. regimen dating back to the Reagan administration)

According to the AEI's plan, the future United States congress will be comprised of lobbyists and industry representatives. What else would one expect from an organization that believes that corporate interests should determine policy?

These are the chilling precedents which have paved the way for further government lawlessness and abuse. They foreshadow the ominous transition from representative government to autocratic rule; from inalienable rights to martial law.

The Falcon operations are just a small part of this larger paradigm. The program is not designed for rounding up minor crooks and drug dealers, (which no one really cares about anyway) but for removing leftists, dissidents and political rivals. These are the real targets. The power of the state is measured in terms of how effectively it defeats or eliminates its enemies. And, the Bush administration has shown a remarkable aptitude for crushing its rivals.

The Crawford Fuehrer

One day, after a particularly savage domestic purge; we can expect President Bush to stride to the presidential podium and reiterate the same words that were uttered by his German predecessor 60 years ago:

"If anyone reproaches me and asks why I did not resort to the regular courts of justice, then all I can say is this: In this hour I was responsible for the fate of the American people, and thereby I became the supreme judge of the American people….

Everyone must know for all future time that if he raises his hand to strike the State, then certain death is his lot."

http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=431

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To bobanalyst: Neither. I am sharing information which every American needs to be aware of. This goes beyond party and beyond name-calling. This is the most important thing you and I will be faced with in our lifetimes….the dismantling of America as we know it. It’s happening right before our eyes.

To ZH: Not go to work for a week? Sure, I like the sound of that, but I know of no one who can take that financial hit. Can you? See? It’s one of the most effective means of control available – why do you think bush has intentionally and effectively increased the poverty population in this country for six straight years? People struggling to pay their bills aren’t struggling against their government.

To Speedball: I have been saying for YEARS that I envision hundreds of thousands of people descending on Washington. Civil Disobedience. Just showing up in overwhelming, mind-shattering numbers. Clogging the streets of Washington with cars and bodies and cameras and signs. And tossing hundreds of thousands of “1984” books over the fence of the White House. This is what really needs to happen.

To Bruce J. : I could write you a really long letter. No, friend, it is not what *I* want. Nor is it what any people in my life want. But I do understand what you’re saying. You know that saying, “You never know what you had until it’s gone?” And it is so EERY and so ODD that you mentioned the “looking into citizenship abroad” thing. Very weird. Because for first time in my LIFE I have had those thoughts. I don’t want to be here when it happens, and it WILL happen if large numbers of people don’t start raising holy hell.

To Chris: Oh, honey, yes bush DOES have the “power to make himself dictator.” The first straw was the Patriot Act, the second straw was combining all the departments into the evil beast called “homeland security,l” the third straw was the Military Commissions Act, and the final straw……the Executive Orders he shoved through on May 9. IT’S ALL THERE. IT’S ALL IN PLACE. HE HAS SUCCESSFULLY BYPASSED CONGRESS AND THE JUDICIAL BRANCH. And it just breaks my heart to hear people try to use the second amendment. You poor, poor dear. All that is going to happen to the people who try to “defend their homes” is that they’ll be shot down like dogs. Ruby Ridge? Waco? Individual citizens do not stand a chance.

To penydred: No, my friend. Neither of us are “kooks.” Just like those women the fanatics burned at the stake were not “witches.” It’s just a lot easier for the opposition to harm you by de-humanizing you. Justice is with me.

To d2ward: It’s not my “manifesto” it’s an article and I posted the link. I don’t want to take credit for something I didn’t create. And you are right – it is terrifying. Because it’s true.

To madpol: GREAT QUOTE. Is it Shakespeare? Ben Franklin? And you are spot on with the rest of your post as well. No, I just didn’t wake up to this either. I was a thousand percent against the Iraq War from Day one, and frankly, was walking around in a daze at first because I simply could not BELIEVE we did it. And Homeland Security is WHOLLY UN-AMERICAN.

To Don: Yes, I have compared bush to Nero, too. And the similarities between bush and Hitler are too many to enumerate.

To jimmycrackscorn: I hope you are wrong about the government “not giving any power back.” THAT is the one thing that keeps me going, the hope that we can FORCE our Representatives to REPEAL THE PATRIOT ACT.

TO KOBAINCITO: Man, I sure wish you would email me person-to-person. I enjoy your posts so much – even the ones which are really angry. I understand. And thanks every so much for your link, you’re right, it WAS a great read. Here is one of my favorite quotes which I carry in my purse at all times, you made me think of it:

“If the world sees a time when women shall come together purely for the benefit of mankind, it will be a power such as the world had never known.” – Matthew Arnold, 1822-1888

To jplynch: Of course it is bush’s fault. And you’re right, it’s the responsibility of every single American, too. What is it going to take for people to care? What?

TO FALLEN ANGEL: Is that a joke? You're comparing an isolated incident - as tragic as it was - to regimented, legislated authority to override Congress, torture, lock up American citizens with no evidence or family or attorney notification? With declaring martial law? Even Neil Young laughs at you.

To Jessedakota: I'm pleased as punch to be able to tell you that I do not do drugs of any kind. Can YOU say the same? And I find it predictably insulting that there's always some person dredging out that lame accusation.

To Mark B: You are right about one thing - the decisions are coming from people who have been granted power by bush. People who have only money and power as their agenda. Did you know, for example, that the Federal Reserve does not even make PUBLIC all the members on its board? What kind of cloak-and-dagger stuff is that?

To JimKearney: Your post is written in the lilting style of a poet. I salute you. And I have been feeling the trainwreck coming for years and years as well. I felt extremely alienated and, frankly, ODD right after 9/11 because I never, not for one nanosecond, bought into the hoopla surrounding it or the war we declared on an innocent country because of it. The past seven years in America have been eerily surreal -- not connected with global reality or facts or empirical data in any way. Who can justify denying science in the name of profit and lazy, selfish habits? Who can endorse insane consumerism at the price of destroying the very systems which support life? Who can turn their backs on diplomacy and foreign policy in the manner of a petulant six-year-old child?

? Every day for these past seven years I have lived with the specter of Overpowering Dread right beside me, knowing that this current corrupt regime was forging into the heretofore unchartered waters of Totalitarianism in America.

You make a real point about how is it possible for people to be looking right into the FACE of something, and still happily deny it.

I do not know.

I suppose it’s a survival thing. There are those who are simply unable to believe, because the reality is so horrible that one cannot face it. The exact same thing happened in Germany, while Hitler was gaining ground a footstep at a time. Decent people did not believe what they saw occurring right before their eyes because to admit that it WAS occurring would have been too horrific to hold inside their world. They did not see it because they could not allow themselves to see it.

And I see people saying it on these boards over and over, “Oh, that would NEVER happen here! We have the Constitution! We have the Bill of Rights! We have our own guns!”

It makes me weep uncontrollably.

The Constitution has been rendered impotent by the Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act, and the most recent act of blatant Totalitarianism on May 9. And you guns will not save you, it will only give them an excuse to slaughter you like pigs.

And I am touched by your Patrick Henry quote, as this creed has gone through my mind quite frequently lately. What we are seeing develop is the precise grounds upon which this quote was born. And I believe it fervently. And no, I will not be in front of you because I do not want to die. I want to live. I love my life and I love the fact that through some miracle of chance I was born in America. But yes, I will be right beside you, because I will fight.

Answer 1

LOL
So who are thee to wake up the dead
LOL

I am always amazed at how many people do not believe what is right in front of thier eyes. For years I have been warning people about where this country is going and whats happening but no one I talk to seems to believe me - and now - you come a long and spell it out right - and yet - we still have non-beliveres in front of us

Since 1999 I have been saying this country will be in an all out civil war by the year 2012. I may be wrong but events seem to be lining up to keep my prediction pretty much on target.

Bush, following in Hitlers footprints has only one thing left - to decalre the national emergency - once done he will suspend the elcetions in 08, keep himself in office and move this cou try toward the new world order - all in the name of security

He will push the immigration issue and social medicine issue so that the NAU can be formed - then assisgn US troops to the UN and have the UN inside our borders and give legitimacy toward the NWO

Being a lowly person with limited funds - I dont have enough where with all to fund a revolution - but it is coming - by Sept I suspect the motions to creating the next war will be evident - if they are not - maybe - just maybe - all this can be avoided

How good is the timing compared to how fast people can wake up and do something about it. Years ago, marches on Washington might have worked - its beyond that now - now its regime change time - literally - we need a libertarian in ffice to turn back the clock - or else - we need more of the people like our forefathers because its going to be hell to pay when the time comes

Buy your gold and silver now before its too late
Get your ammo ready before its too late
Privatize yourself and get out of the system as much as you can before its too late


In answer to your actual question - I will answer the call when it comes - Patrick had it right back in 1775 when his proclamation went long and wide - "Give me liberty or give me death"

The writing is on the wall - will it be erased with someone like Ron Paul or will the call actually be made - and if it is, will you stand by me or in front of me?

Answer 2

"Treason Never Prospers, What can be the Reason, Just this, Whene'er it Prospers, None Dare Call it Treason."

I was a lot more worried about this back in '03, when Bush pulled out all the stops to start a war in Iraq. Traditionally, would be Dictators have always gotten loyal troops as far from the capital as possible to prevent their intervention in a coup. The fact that Bush chose to commit so much of the Guard and Reserve was a warning sign in that direction. The creation of the Dept of Homeland Security, with it's removal of Civil Service Protections looked a lot like an attempt to build a private army answerable only to the President.

A lot has changed in 4 years. Bush has pissed off everyone except his true believers. In the event of an attempted Coup by the Busheviks, Most military units would invoke the sections of the Universal Code of Military Justice regarding illegal orders to Declare their Allegiance to the Constitutional Government. So would most of the Guard. The cops would defend local populations almost to a man. The FBI is the most heavily armed of the Law Enforcement Arms of the Homeland Security Forces and also has good reason to hate Bush.

You can always find SOME troops willing to shoot up the populace in any Army. But the kind of numbers Bush would need to make it stick just aren't there.

Let's keep the Death Penalty just in case, though. The next president might want to do a thorough investigation and there are probably plenty of people in Bush's camp who rate the last needle.

Answer 3

This scares me!!! Not the fact that Bush has done what he has done, but the fact that congress lets it happen. These acts do not get passed without going through congress. I know the politicians don't read the act themselves rather than have an aid read it and give a summary on the bill. Where are the red flags!! Why aren't the presidential candidates standing up and SCREAMING about this situation that is totally plausible by the way.

For the ney sayers, get of it. You were wrong about this man. Did it bother anyone when he hired all his dad's old chronies? Seems to me that a plan has been devised for a long time, back to when Big Bush was leading the CIA.

Dick + Bush = America getting Fuc***.

Answer 4

Bush and Generalissimo Dick would need the support of the generals and they don't have it.

I can't blame anyone for wanting to leave the country, now, before it's too late. However, I am an American-born citizen and a patriot, and I intend to stand and take non-violent action.

If you are interested in nonviolent action, here are some ideas; I'm sure posters have many others:

Call Speaker Nancy Pelosi: [phone]

Write to Speaker Nancy Pelosi at : [e-mail].

Good site for news of demonstrations on ending the War in Iraq and on impeachment:

http://www.afterdowningstreet.org...

If you missed Keith Olberman's powerful editorial on the Admin's letter to Hillary Clinton, read it and to see the video: :

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19859124/



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Answer 5

In light of this & all the naysayers- I myself have heard the warnings to American people...****We could be attacked this summer*** (the terrorist have set up shop here in America- yeah right- ) I truly believe we WILL be hit again & it WILL cause all these fears to come into play- they are just setting up the dominoes..I believe we won't have another election..Because at that point we will be under Marshall Law!
Funny how ya hear alot of --that can't happen -- NOT IN AMERICA!! But what happened to the Towers should not have happened--in America-but it did!-- What happened with Katrina--should never have happened in America--but it did!
Had a soldier that just got out a couple years ago- say he knows - Bin Laden has been in the cross hairs-- and the higher ups said not to fire....... Why??
My frustration is with my fellow Americans that just take things as they are-never questioning anything!!! The one thing that amazes me the most was the idea of Clinton having "relations" w/ the chick in the Whitehouse-- has been a bigger crime than someone sending our soldiers off to a war based on lies-- or someone trying to do away with the U.S. Constitution! Talk about messed up!!

Answer 6

I know exactly what you are saying. Word for word. I have felt the winds of change blowing rather harshly lately. And you have put it into the perfect thought. We all need to start remembering our history classes because this is not a new tale. We also know what great outcomes can happen when we are given a good leader to follow. Our fore fathers who started this country know this to be true. Unfortunatly money has a way of corrupting otherwise good judgment in men. Exspecially these days. When the world is for sale. I believe here in lies the problem. Money, and the Economy should not have anything to do with the governing of peoples lives because it is enslaving us all to be laborers for the rich. Remeber the days of Gods and Clods, Kings and peasants. Power and money has the undeniable ability to corupt the unenlightend mind. If we replaced our senators with monks would we have this problem? As far as asking me what I will do. My answer is everything possible for the protection of the earth and all of it's creatures. What we have been waiting for is a peacfull warrior who can lead this change with a megaphone and a whole lot of tenacity for what is morally bankrupt about OUR country. Because Lets face it If our government Leaders are Morally bankrupt then the country they run will be thought of as morally bankrupt and that upsets me rather so because I will not sell out human life for money and I am not morally bankrupt are you?

Answer 7

What amazes me most is the republican response to the loss of constitutional freedoms and massing of power by the executive branch. Had Bill Clinton done these things would they have been fine with it? Will they be fine with it when the next president takes office. Do they expect Bush to sign a law when he leaves that all power is taken away? Government never gives back any power. You are looking at a revolution against the American people by its own leaders. Sorry, but the second amendment won't protect you.

Answer 8

He's as a corrupt egomaniac as Nero, Napoleon, Hitler, Stalin, or Mao. It doesn't seem Americans are going to wake up until it's too late. What can you do but voice the alarm and try to call attention to this monster in Washington. Jimmycrackscorn just put things so eloquently about them not relinquishing power and it's true. These bits of freedom you lose are adding up and they're GONE

Answer 9

Harahaha!!! You are fools to think Bush is ignorant. It is a charade. Is he dumb and foolish if he manages to make himself monarch of this country? Is he dumb and foolish if so many sycophants will follow him and suppress all that disagree? Is he dumb and foolish if he can kill you if you disagree?

He will be your new fuhrer, dictator, despot, and tyrant! You know and you cannot even stop him now! You are already in his thrall. How will you escape when he has taken over and already closed off your borders? No Sound of Music for you neo-VonTrapped family! No failing to dominate the world this time, oh liberal "freedom"-loving fools! You will be told what to do and like it!

We orcs will be happy to follow our new lord and master, for we know he is the truth, the light, and the way! Only he will let you keep your precious, for all that is good will flow from him because he will be the sole arbiter of what is good and evil.
Und dann wir werden "sieg heil" sagen! Un neues welt ordung!

Answer 10

We gotta take the power back. If everyone in this country rose up to capital hill and stormed it, we could finally have a democracy where the PEOPLE make the decisions, not that outdated system of electing people to vote for us. The founding fathers only did that because the population wasn't nearly as educated as it is now. Like whole electoral college thing. Take the power out of these pigs who are slowly taking away your rights. Know your rights.