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yeah, there is a strong distinction between generating the conditions of a state of emergency and declaring one. i've argued alot of times here that the bush people have a dangerous affection for generating the conditions of a state of emergency and have in the past moved quite close to declaring one formally (the "war on terror")--but they have not taken the step of actually doing it. doing it would mean the suspension of the constitutional order.
doing that is an extreme political risk, particularly for a group in the political straits of the bush administration at this point in their sorry-assed regime. they could not count on consent and so would in all probability have to move very aggressively and straight away to implement a state of emergency materially. i think that'd require a massive military action--and i don't think that the bush people have the credibility to organize it, the logistical capability to manage it nor a clear sense of objective.
even if a Real Problem were to arise--say a run on the banks--the LAST way these nitwits could stop it would be a state of emergency.
i think it's good to keep awake, look around, see what's happening and think about it, but it's neither useful or healthy to allow yourself to become paranoid.
these are angsty times. paranoia is way too easy.
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a gramophone its corrugated trumpet silver handle
spinning dog. such faithfulness it hear
it make you sick.
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