The Planting of a Nightmare
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September 19, 2006
Two Resolutions Eliminating the Two Term Presidency Limit; the Planting of a Nightmare?
By Michael Bonanno
Two proposed congressional bills are intended to repeal the twenty-second amendment of The U. S. Constitution. They are House Resolution 9, sponsored by Democrat Jos� E. Serrano of New York and House Resolution 24, sponsored by Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, also a Democrat.
The twenty-second amendment states:
"Section 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.
Section 2. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission to the states by the Congress."
Hoyer's bill is bipartisan. Republican radical right wing congressman F. James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin is co-sponsoring Resolution 24.
Serrano and Hoyer have been working on repealing the twenty-second amendment since the Presidency of Bill Clinton. It's plausible that they wanted to extend Clinton's presidency and now must "prove" that their intentions were nonpartisan.
In introducing HJ Res 24, Hoyer stated that "though I am not a supporter of the current President, I feel there are good public policy reasons for a repeal of this amendment. Under the Constitution as altered by the 22nd Amendment, this must be President George W. Bush's last term even if the American people should want him to continue in office. This is an undemocratic result."
Is the "undemocratic result" of which Hoyer speaks worth giving The Regime, possibly the least Democratic leadership this country has ever had, a legal route by which to cheat their way to a more terms? Changing the twenty-second amendment is far too dangerous.
The twenty-second amendment was passed in 1951 after FDR had been elected four times between 1933-1945. Roosevelt died shortly after his fourth term began.
Part of the reason Roosevelt was elected four times was to maintain consistency of leadership during World War II. That conflict had specific goals which, when met, would signal the end of the war.
Members of The Regime warn that the so called war on terrorism is a "different kind of war". The enemy can be anywhere at any time, doesn't represent a nation state and doesn't wear a uniform. The number of enemy "combatants" is unknown. Consequently, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to gauge when the "war on terrorism" is over.
If Resolution 9 or 24 succeed, The Regime could remain in power indefinitely citing the importance of seamless leadership during times of "war".
Following what happened on September 11, 2001, this country invaded Iraq. If the official narrative of the events of 9/11 is true, it constitutes a crime committed by 19 hijackers, none of them Iraqi, not a declaration of war.
The logical reaction to 9/11 would have been to hunt down and capture the remaining Al Qaeda criminals. Invading Iraq was the wrong response.
However, The Regime claims that the invasion of Iraq is part of the "war on terror", not a response to a crime. Therefore, a case could be made for "seamless leadership during war time". Repealing the twenty-second amendment could appear to "make sense".
If the amendment isn't repealed before November of 2008, there's another method The Regime could use to extend its term in office. It would involve the threat of a terrorist attack.
The Regime has tried to keep us in constant fear and the mainstream media is controlled by Regime supporters. Controlling the Homeland Security Advisory System color chart is a powerful function and it's come in handy for The Regime in the past. The Regime's media would gladly cover a "legitimate and imminent threat" of a terrorist attack on US soil in October or November of 2008.
The Regime can then place the nation under Martial Law and the Commander and Chief of the military can delay the election indefinitely to "protect the safety of the American people".
George W. Bush, The Regime's Front Man, and its leader, Dick Cheney, make reference to September 11, 2001 when that reference aids their cause. At times, they appear to be all too willing to stay in office well beyond January of 2009. Bush's recent statement that only he, not some future president, can successfully execute a conflict with Iran reinforces the idea of a "postponed" presidential election.
The following is the Definition of Martial Law
"Military rule or authority imposed on a civilian population when the civil authorities cannot maintain law and order, as in a time of war or during an emergency."
Using Executive Orders is not new to The Regime, but here are a few that may be utilized by The Regime after it declares Martial Law. These Executive Orders can be found in the House of Representatives Law Library.
Executive Order 10995: All communications media are to be seized by the Federal Government. Radio, TV, newspapers, CB, Ham, telephones, and the internet will be under federal control. Hence, the First Amendment will be suspended indefinitely.
Executive Order 10997: All electrical power, fuels, and all minerals will be seized by the federal government.
Executive Order 10998: All food resources, farms and farm equipment will be seized by the government.
Executive Order 10999: All modes of transportation will go into government control. Any vehicle can be seized.
Executive Order 11000: All civilians can be used for work under federal supervision.
Executive Order 11490: Establishes presidential control over all US citizens, businesses, and churches in time of "emergency."
Executive Order 12919: Directs various Cabinet officials to be constantly ready to take over virtually all aspects of the US economy during a State of National Emergency at the direction of the president.
One may say that this opinion serves to spread the kind of fear which we blame The Regime for spreading.
If The Regime can use fear to keep itself in power, either by skewing the truth or by abusing its present power to ensure the perpetuation of its "term", this article can serve as a reminder that too many Americans still adamantly support The Regime.
Hopefully, Congress and/or The Supreme Court will find the courage to confront The Regime if it tries to pull this off.
Authors Website: http://minusthemusic.blogspot.com
Authors Bio: Michael Bonanno is a published poet and musician who lives in the San Fransisco Bay Area.
He's had two essays published by the Dana Literary Society.
His album, "Flameland", is for sale at CD Baby. It includes a dedication to Casey Sheehan called "Casey's Song".
Bonanno is a political progressive, not a Democratic Party apologist. He believes it's necessary for our government to help the needy. He adamantly believes that leaving the people's well being to the so called "private sector" is social suicide. Bonanno is well aware of what "the private sector" does with its power and money.
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September 19, 2006
Two Resolutions Eliminating the Two Term Presidency Limit; the Planting of a Nightmare?
By Michael Bonanno
Two proposed congressional bills are intended to repeal the twenty-second amendment of The U. S. Constitution. They are House Resolution 9, sponsored by Democrat Jos� E. Serrano of New York and House Resolution 24, sponsored by Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, also a Democrat.
The twenty-second amendment states:
"Section 1. No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.
Section 2. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states within seven years from the date of its submission to the states by the Congress."
Hoyer's bill is bipartisan. Republican radical right wing congressman F. James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin is co-sponsoring Resolution 24.
Serrano and Hoyer have been working on repealing the twenty-second amendment since the Presidency of Bill Clinton. It's plausible that they wanted to extend Clinton's presidency and now must "prove" that their intentions were nonpartisan.
In introducing HJ Res 24, Hoyer stated that "though I am not a supporter of the current President, I feel there are good public policy reasons for a repeal of this amendment. Under the Constitution as altered by the 22nd Amendment, this must be President George W. Bush's last term even if the American people should want him to continue in office. This is an undemocratic result."
Is the "undemocratic result" of which Hoyer speaks worth giving The Regime, possibly the least Democratic leadership this country has ever had, a legal route by which to cheat their way to a more terms? Changing the twenty-second amendment is far too dangerous.
The twenty-second amendment was passed in 1951 after FDR had been elected four times between 1933-1945. Roosevelt died shortly after his fourth term began.
Part of the reason Roosevelt was elected four times was to maintain consistency of leadership during World War II. That conflict had specific goals which, when met, would signal the end of the war.
Members of The Regime warn that the so called war on terrorism is a "different kind of war". The enemy can be anywhere at any time, doesn't represent a nation state and doesn't wear a uniform. The number of enemy "combatants" is unknown. Consequently, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to gauge when the "war on terrorism" is over.
If Resolution 9 or 24 succeed, The Regime could remain in power indefinitely citing the importance of seamless leadership during times of "war".
Following what happened on September 11, 2001, this country invaded Iraq. If the official narrative of the events of 9/11 is true, it constitutes a crime committed by 19 hijackers, none of them Iraqi, not a declaration of war.
The logical reaction to 9/11 would have been to hunt down and capture the remaining Al Qaeda criminals. Invading Iraq was the wrong response.
However, The Regime claims that the invasion of Iraq is part of the "war on terror", not a response to a crime. Therefore, a case could be made for "seamless leadership during war time". Repealing the twenty-second amendment could appear to "make sense".
If the amendment isn't repealed before November of 2008, there's another method The Regime could use to extend its term in office. It would involve the threat of a terrorist attack.
The Regime has tried to keep us in constant fear and the mainstream media is controlled by Regime supporters. Controlling the Homeland Security Advisory System color chart is a powerful function and it's come in handy for The Regime in the past. The Regime's media would gladly cover a "legitimate and imminent threat" of a terrorist attack on US soil in October or November of 2008.
The Regime can then place the nation under Martial Law and the Commander and Chief of the military can delay the election indefinitely to "protect the safety of the American people".
George W. Bush, The Regime's Front Man, and its leader, Dick Cheney, make reference to September 11, 2001 when that reference aids their cause. At times, they appear to be all too willing to stay in office well beyond January of 2009. Bush's recent statement that only he, not some future president, can successfully execute a conflict with Iran reinforces the idea of a "postponed" presidential election.
The following is the Definition of Martial Law
"Military rule or authority imposed on a civilian population when the civil authorities cannot maintain law and order, as in a time of war or during an emergency."
Using Executive Orders is not new to The Regime, but here are a few that may be utilized by The Regime after it declares Martial Law. These Executive Orders can be found in the House of Representatives Law Library.
Executive Order 10995: All communications media are to be seized by the Federal Government. Radio, TV, newspapers, CB, Ham, telephones, and the internet will be under federal control. Hence, the First Amendment will be suspended indefinitely.
Executive Order 10997: All electrical power, fuels, and all minerals will be seized by the federal government.
Executive Order 10998: All food resources, farms and farm equipment will be seized by the government.
Executive Order 10999: All modes of transportation will go into government control. Any vehicle can be seized.
Executive Order 11000: All civilians can be used for work under federal supervision.
Executive Order 11490: Establishes presidential control over all US citizens, businesses, and churches in time of "emergency."
Executive Order 12919: Directs various Cabinet officials to be constantly ready to take over virtually all aspects of the US economy during a State of National Emergency at the direction of the president.
One may say that this opinion serves to spread the kind of fear which we blame The Regime for spreading.
If The Regime can use fear to keep itself in power, either by skewing the truth or by abusing its present power to ensure the perpetuation of its "term", this article can serve as a reminder that too many Americans still adamantly support The Regime.
Hopefully, Congress and/or The Supreme Court will find the courage to confront The Regime if it tries to pull this off.
Authors Website: http://minusthemusic.blogspot.com
Authors Bio: Michael Bonanno is a published poet and musician who lives in the San Fransisco Bay Area.
He's had two essays published by the Dana Literary Society.
His album, "Flameland", is for sale at CD Baby. It includes a dedication to Casey Sheehan called "Casey's Song".
Bonanno is a political progressive, not a Democratic Party apologist. He believes it's necessary for our government to help the needy. He adamantly believes that leaving the people's well being to the so called "private sector" is social suicide. Bonanno is well aware of what "the private sector" does with its power and money.
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