One bomb away

Discussion in 'America Attacks!' started by gshdgns, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. gshdgns

    gshdgns Member

    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    http://www.sptimes.com/2007/09/09/Opinion/One_bomb_away_from_lo.shtml
    The Bush/Cheney administration is slowly eroding away those constitutional rights guaranteed all Americans in the Bill of rights.
    http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/funddocs/billeng.htm
    We, as a nation must put an end to this now.
    My greatest fear is that there will either be no election for president due to the current administration using some emergency act to extend its powers beyond the scope of constitutional limits, or another power hungry candidate will use fear of terrorism to get him or herself elected, and continuing to erode our rights "for our own good".
    We have seen this happen in the past.
    Andrew Jackson, Indian removal act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_New_Echota
    Abraham Lincoln, removal of Habeas Corpus
    http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=425
    Japanese/American internment camps
    http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/89manzanar/89manzanar.htm
    And of course, the so called Patriot Act
    http://www.ratical.org/ratville/CAH/l110101a.html
    We must not let fear overcome common sense, if you love your civil liberties, act now.
    [​IMG]
     
  2. Sign Related

    Sign Related The Don Killuminati

    Messages:
    2,594
    Likes Received:
    2
    I think Russia could turn the U.S. against itself and make it a reality.
     
  3. gshdgns

    gshdgns Member

    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    Make what a reality?
     
  4. gardener

    gardener Realistic Humanist

    Messages:
    10,027
    Likes Received:
    2
    Already seems pretty real to me, and Russia has really had nothing to do with it.
     
  5. gshdgns

    gshdgns Member

    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    These are your rights people! We do not want the US to turn into a police state. Did you know that the John Warner Defense Authorization Act that Bush signed into law gives him the right to send federal troops into any US state to take over for the local authorities if he feels that a domestic threat to the US government exists? This would include peaceful protests or attempts to bring about major change in the way our government is run.
     
  6. Curtis Loew

    Curtis Loew Member

    Messages:
    147
    Likes Received:
    1
    Pls. We have faced times just as tough and we come out of it okay. Yes adjustments are needed and changes made.

    But remember from all those who blame Bush there is a congress who has the lowest poll numbers in history. Remember co-equal branchs of gov.
     
  7. gshdgns

    gshdgns Member

    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    ^^^^
    So would you advocate sitting back, doing nothing, it will all work it's way out in the end?

    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

    BTW I blame congress for allowing these things to happen, both republican and democrat. However the "equal" branches of government are no longer equal. The president now has powers that he was never intended to have.

    Please read the US Constitution for specifics on the responsibilities, duties and powers of the three branches of the Federal government.
    http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html
     
  8. heeh2

    heeh2 Senior Member

    Messages:
    2,121
    Likes Received:
    31
    martial law will be implemented....

    all we can do is fight it when it comes....
     
  9. gshdgns

    gshdgns Member

    Messages:
    415
    Likes Received:
    0
    How about we stop it before it comes?
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice