http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2005/...191820898.html - Sorry about no quote, but an Australian article about the effects.
Not being an American, I'd give Bush martial law powers. I'd say that I'd rather have the immensely small chance that a dumbass like Bush take power to save my family.
Although if he did take total power, it'd be ironic if he got birdflu and died.
Worthy of a comedy sketch.