I have stated for a VERY long time that I feared come 2008, Bush would not relinquish power and there would be a massive terroristic attack where he would stay in power.
Of course, many on here and in real life would tell me it couldn't happen, the people would revolt, Congress would do something, etc etc.
Well the OP shows, that the plan I predicted years ago, is now in place. We have a dirty bomb explosion, an epidemic, who knows what, and Bush can now claim full power.
The scariest thing I see isn't the power grab it is this nugget here from Host's addendum:
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Since the administration broadened what constitutes “conspiracy” in its definition of enemy combatants — anyone who “has purposely and materially supported hostilities against the United States,” in the language of the Military Commissions Act (PL 109-366) — critics say it’s a formula for executive branch mischief.
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If true this could mean ANYONE who has publicly spoken against the war (and the Congressmen/women who voted for limiting funds and so on) could be held as enemies of the state. Bush and his minions are very happy and very clear to tell people that those who speak out against the war: are not in support of the troops, are aiding the enemy, are trying to sabotage our chances of winning, etc etc.
So scenario could be: 2008, a terrorist strike, an epidemic, even a hurrice/earthquake/flooding natural disaster type, could lead us to Bush using this power and taking control, then anyone speaking out against him or HAS spoken out against the war is imprisoned as traitors. (And as such, the sourts and Bush have already shown these people will be tried in a military court and have no rights. Basically ship them to Guatanamo or wherever.)
Sounds absurd, sounds paranoidal, delusional, and totally impossible.... but with Bush anything is possible.
Congress needs to make sure this cannot happen while they still can.... or I fear as improbable, insane and can't be done as all this sounds.... it will happen.
(Never been a gun advocate, but perhaps I should look into buying some and learning how to make my own rounds.)