How can he overturn Posse Comitatus with an EO? That's like saying he can get rid of Miranda with an EO. Don't work that way. Now Patriot Act, that's a different story...
Because G-Dubya implemented Continuity of Government (A.K.A. REX84) on Sept. 14th, 2001. Ever since then, we've been running at a level below 'emergency declaration' where the us.gov can suspend the Constitution itself.
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BigFatDaddy ago
How can he overturn Posse Comitatus with an EO? That's like saying he can get rid of Miranda with an EO. Don't work that way. Now Patriot Act, that's a different story...
un1ty ago
Because G-Dubya implemented Continuity of Government (A.K.A. REX84) on Sept. 14th, 2001. Ever since then, we've been running at a level below 'emergency declaration' where the us.gov can suspend the Constitution itself.
Welcome to the machine.
poly ago
If the government can suspend the constitution, can i suspend my federal income tax payments?
un1ty ago
I don't honestly see why not - I mean, if there is no real law of the land, then who's to come after you for non-payment?
Let me know how that works out for ya.