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2012/03/19 10:33:46
Subject: Obama one step closer to complete takeover
On March 16th, President Obama signed a new Executive Order which expands upon a prior order issued in 1950 for Disaster Preparedness, and gives the office of the President complete control over all the resources in the United States in times of war or emergency.
The National Defense Resources Preparedness order gives the Executive Branch the power to control and allocate energy, production, transportation, food, and even water resources by decree under the auspices of national defense and national security. The order is not limited to wartime implementation, as one of the order's functions includes the command and control of resources in peacetime determinations.
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The Obama administration appears to be preparing for a long drawn out war in the Middle East, or at the very least, an expected crisis that will require the need to override Constitutional authority and claim dominion over all resources in the United States under the guise of national defense. With the rise in Disaster Preparedness growing for both individuals and states leading up to yesterday's Executive Order, the mood of the nation points strongly towards some event or disaster that will require massive preparations on a national as well as local scale.
Today, the nation's resources. Tomorrow, the world!
There are some who walk until their legs fail them and they fall to the ground. I find that respectable.
Then there are those who drag themselves further. I find that admirable.
2012/03/19 11:16:11
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
WarOne wrote:Since he is perfect, I see nothing that could go wrong so long as we keep reelecting him to office.
Wait you thought the US flag with the O replacing the states was a fluke...
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2012/03/19 13:46:32
Subject: Obama one step closer to complete takeover
Kilkrazy wrote:I don't know how anyone can hope to avert his triumph.
The man plans so far ahead that he got the Disaster Preparedness Order enacted in 1950, 11 years before he was even born!
You have to admit, thats long term thinking.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2012/03/19 14:00:56
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
Think of the money that you'll save by not having to have elections as well.
Plus all those wealth creating successful business men can invest their money in new factories, shops etc etc rather than using it to try and buy influence off of a successful candidate whilst sacking loads of people.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2012/03/19 14:03:11
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
reds8n wrote: Think of the money that you'll save by not having to have elections as well.
Plus all those wealth creating successful business men can invest their money in new factories, shops etc etc rather than using it to try and buy influence off of a successful candidate whilst sacking loads of people.
Well that is one of the financial advantages of an enlightened Frazzled adminstration.
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-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2012/03/19 14:11:09
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
A proper return to traditional, old fashioned values from yesteryear.
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2012/03/19 14:13:34
Subject: Obama one step closer to complete takeover
I'd joke about how old fashioned really is better, but since I know some people who really believe that a return to the time where women were nothing more than property, only land owners had any say in government, and people still held slaves would be a good thing, I'd rather not get too deeply into that. Someone might take it seriously and support it.
The people in the past who convinced themselves to do unspeakable things were no less human than you or I. They made their decisions; the only thing that prevents history from repeating itself is making different ones.
-- Adam Serwer
My blog
2012/03/19 14:29:56
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
reds8n wrote: You could make the leadership hereditary too !
A proper return to traditional, old fashioned values from yesteryear.
In Imperial Roman times, Augustus, and Caesar were titles for Emperor and near Emperor (like Emp in training). As I am a modest person I think Caesar would be more appropriate. But it takes so much effort to say "Cee...zar." We should probably shorten that a little bit for brevity's sake.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2012/03/19 14:32:20
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
I was thinking we'd just make you Queen and be done with it.
You get two birthdays a year !
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2012/03/19 14:37:04
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
reds8n wrote: I was thinking we'd just make you Queen and be done with it.
You get two birthdays a year !
I think a Frazzled in a giant Queen Elizabeth dress, white makeup, powdered wig, Remington 870 with matching gunbelts bandido style, sitting on a throne surrounded by slightly restive wiener dogs, would be just the thing to insure future safety for the US.
I mean, even if you were Al Qaeda, would you with that?
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2012/03/19 14:41:50
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
The mere concept of such an image is already producing a powerful response in my mind and body.
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2012/03/19 15:35:15
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
...absolutism!=monarchy.
Hell the concept of absolute monarchies is an 18th century invention, most monarchies throughout history are not absolute at all.
And hereditary dictatorships are too unstable.
Ever thought 40k would be a lot better with bears?
Codex: Bears.
NOW WITH MR BIGGLES AND HIS AMAZING FLYING CONTRAPTION
2012/03/19 15:47:56
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
The executive order itself doesn't do anything aside from delegate to specific cabinet departments powers already vested in the Presidency by the Defense Production Act.
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Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
2012/03/19 16:09:56
Subject: Re:Obama one step closer to complete takeover
dogma wrote:The executive order itself doesn't do anything aside from delegate to specific cabinet departments powers already vested in the Presidency by the Defense Production Act.
SHHHHHHH! Thats decidedly boring. Don't be a party pooper Dogma.
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2012/03/19 16:43:53
Subject: Obama one step closer to complete takeover
Easy E wrote:Isn't this just a continuation of a trend we have been seeing since the start of the Cold War?
Its not so much a trend as a legal provision that has existed since the start of the Cold War.
Its important to note, however, that while the President has the legal authority to do this, its highly unlikely he would be able to accomplish any significant use of DPA without a real emergency with which to compel Congress, and the public, to cooperate.
Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
2012/03/19 17:03:47
Subject: Obama one step closer to complete takeover
Easy E wrote:Isn't this just a continuation of a trend we have been seeing since the start of the Cold War?
Its not so much a trend as a legal provision that has existed since the start of the Cold War.
Its important to note, however, that while the President has the legal authority to do this, its highly unlikely he would be able to accomplish any significant use of DPA without a real emergency with which to compel Congress, and the public, to cooperate.
Maybe if 10,000 systems revolt over the locked up Senate, which the President has insured...
-"Wait a minute.....who is that Frazz is talking to in the gallery? Hmmm something is going on here.....Oh.... it seems there is some dispute over video taping of some sort......Frazz is really upset now..........wait a minute......whats he go there.......is it? Can it be?....Frazz has just unleashed his hidden weiner dog from his mini bag, while quoting shakespeares "Let slip the dogs the war!!" GG
-"Don't mind Frazzled. He's just Dakka's crazy old dude locked in the attic. He's harmless. Mostly."
-TBone the Magnificent 1999-2014, Long Live the King!
2012/03/19 17:07:12
Subject: Obama one step closer to complete takeover
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
2012/03/19 17:30:36
Subject: Obama one step closer to complete takeover
Kilkrazy wrote:I don't know how anyone can hope to avert his triumph.
The man plans so far ahead that he got the Disaster Preparedness Order enacted in 1950, 11 years before he was even born!
I guess this confrims those rumors that Frederick Douglass perfected the production of time machines and gave one to every black person...
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Frazzled wrote:
dogma wrote:The executive order itself doesn't do anything aside from delegate to specific cabinet departments powers already vested in the Presidency by the Defense Production Act.
SHHHHHHH! Thats decidedly boring. Don't be a party pooper Dogma.
Besides Dakka is contractually obligated to have one of these tinfoil hat wearing threads open at all times...
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with that?
