In Reply to: And their is little incentive for either party to undo these changes ... freedom my ass. posted by L.D. on January 30, 2007 at 08:08:09:
One of my darker fears is that the Democrats recognize a necessity for this as much as the Republicans. Though I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt, I've seen little enough substantive movement to repudiate Bushco policies that I am losing faith. I don't know if they (collectively) have the interests of liberty at heart. It seems that they are much more concerned about survival - as in, the physical survival of the Republic. There may be a high level perception of a threat to the very existence of the nation, against which draconian government action will be the only defense. If that is the case, an oversight structure like this would be an essential part of the plan.In other words, yes this is strengthening of the unitary executive, but perhaps they see it not being for the personal benefit of W and the Big Dick, but rather for the future of the nation itself. The Democrats may even agree that it will be needed soon, and therefore will offer up only weak protestations rather than substantial opposition.
Now what could possibly be about to happen that might threaten the very survival of the United States and its non-negotiable lifestyle? What's the master resource of industrial civilization? What do some people think is about to happen to its supply?
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Follow Ups
- Some dark speculation - GliderGuider 01/30/0708:34:12 01/30/07 (8)
- In short, the concept of national security has become a recipe... - Jim Pearce 08:54:04 01/30/07 (6)
- A very frustrating situation, but effective leadership has succeeded in the past in pulling the people ... - L.D. 09:14:44 01/30/07 (5)
- Ironically peak oil will be the threat... - Jim Pearce 09:19:53 01/30/07 (4)
- I have a horrifying sense of inevitability right now - GliderGuider 09:29:03 01/30/07 (2)
- Where we part company, GG, is that I think a low energy use... - Jim Pearce 09:35:28 01/30/07 (1)
- I also think it's possible and desirable. - GliderGuider 09:49:03 01/30/07 (0)
- As you say, we desperately need constructive dialog here. - L.D. 09:25:31 01/30/07 (0)
- Two sides of the coin imo. - piece-it pete 08:44:07 01/30/07 (0)