Bush Directive for a "Catastrophic Emergency" in America: Building a Justification for Waging War on

[MatrixEscape]

Bush Directive for a "Catastrophic Emergency" in America: Building a Justification for Waging War on Iran?

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=CHO20070624&articleId=6134

This is a very informative article and it puts a lot more into focus for more people. I wanted to just snip to this tidbit:

According to (former) Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge (22 Dec. 2003):

"If we go to Red ... it basically shuts down the country."

In which case, a national emergency is declared, Northern Command deploys its forces on air, land and sea. Several functions of civilian government are transferred to NORTHCOM headquarters, which already has the structures which enable it to oversee and supervise civilian institutions.

Code red alert would suspend civil liberties, including public gathering and/ or citizens' protests against the Administration's decision to declare martial law.

The emergency authorities would also have the authority to exert tight censorship over the media and would no doubt paralyze the alternative news media on the internet.

In turn, code red alert would trigger the "civilian" Homeland Emergency response system, including the DHS' Ready.Gov instructions, the Big Brother Citizen Corps, not to mention the USAonWatch and Neighborhood Watch Program which have a mandate to "identify and report suspicious activity in neighborhoods" across America.

... snip ... and this one especially:

While NSPD 51 is a significant and timely landmark, it is broadly consistent with the pre-existing legislation, with one important exception. NSPD 51 confirms that "Continuity in Government" (COG), while suspending the Constitution, would be carried out under the control of the Presidency.

This distinction is important, in view of mounting opposition within the Armed Forces to the possible use of a "false flag" terrorist attack as a justification for the launching of a broader Middle East war, in which nuclear weapons could be used against Iran.

NSPD 51 largely confirms the "legitimacy" of preexisting procedures and legislation, while also stipulating a central and critical role for the presidency in the case of a "Catastrophic Emergency". In fact, NSPD 51 thwarts the possibility of discretionary actions taken unilaterally by the Military in the case of a national emergency. Broadly speaking, NSPD 51 reinforces the control exerted by the White House, its civilian apparatus as well as its corporate lobby groups.

While COG would result in the militarization of civilian institutions, this process would be under the control of civilian policy-makers, acting on behalf of their corporate sponsors. This civilian policy apparatus, made up of senior NeoCon advisers, with links to the Washington think tanks, Wall Street and the oil giants, is slated to play a key role in the case of martial law.

Whereas the militarization of justice and law enforcement would proceed, the Military would, nonetheless, remain subordinate to a "civilian dictatorship".

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This sheds some light on the intended function and process of NSPD 51. It sounds like a perfect, and final Fascist solution for America. I wonder if those who don't believe that a false-flag, (or even authentic) event, with ensuing Martial law, would benefit corporations, can see the smooth and seamless transition of this part of the plan? P

lus, they get Iran, as well! Guess who will be conscripted to fight there, if it is not blown to bits with nuclear weapons, first?

[Mythsaje]

1. Meaning me.

They'd have a tiger by the tail. That's not to say they WOULDN'T grab that tail, but they'd regret it soon enough.

[MatrixEscape]

2. It is not common knowledge, so ....

no not just you, Mythsaje ;)

This is not something any of us wants to be true, you know. This is situation and a time where taking the blue pill is probably more humane and comforting. But, well ... you sound like you have some dissident blood in you so ... observe, deduce, record!

If you get time to read the article through, voice your concerns and opinions! Break it down. It is good for discussion.

Oh, and is it folly to be wise when ignorance is bliss? To be honest, I don't know for sure as I have become an agnostic on that quesiton:
http://www.arrod.co.uk/essays/matrix.php

Regards

[Mythsaje]

3. Well, my dad raised me to be on the lookout for this...

and I'm probably the kind of person they should be wary of. But I'm not convinced they'd do it, even if they set the stage for it. I think it would be a BIG mistake on their part. Not that they haven't made enough of them in the past.

But the only way they'd stay safe is by shutting down everything that could provide tools for a rebellion, and THAT would send shockwaves of epic proportion through the population. Bad juju, all the way around.

[aquart]

4. I love hysteria before dawn.

With what army will he enforce this?

[mediaman007]

5. A little easier to do with the support of 45% of the population...

On the other hand, declaring martial law with less than 25% of the population might not be such a good idea. What would make it really difficult for them is the fact that they are chickenhawks. They need others to do their fighting for them.

[liberal N proud]

6. This is some of the things our founding fathers worried about as they gave birth to a new nation.