Call me crazy.....but there's another piece of sky falling

[ruminator]

I've been mentionng this possibility for over 6 months here and it's usually met with accusations of being crazy. While that is probably true, it doesn't diminish the possibility of this happening.

I can't say for sure if there is a conspiratorial plan to suspend/delay the 2004 election but I can see the foundation being placed for that to occur.

Below is an exerpt from an article on the subject.

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In a short Newsweek brief, in Monday's (July 19) edition, by the infamous Michael Isikoff, it is revealed that Tommy Ridge is exploring what would be needed to be done to postpone the fall presidential election, if there were to be a terrorist attack:



American counter-terrorism officials, citing what they call "alarming" intelligence about a possible Qaeda strike inside the United States this fall, are reviewing a proposal that could allow for the postponement of the November presidential election in the event of such an attack, NEWSWEEK has learned....

As a result, sources tell NEWSWEEK, Ridge's department last week asked the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel to analyze what legal steps would be needed to permit the postponement of the election were an attack to take place. Justice was specifically asked to review a recent letter to Ridge from DeForest B. Soaries Jr., chairman of the newly created U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Soaries noted that, while a primary election in New York on September 11, 2001, was quickly suspended by that state's Board of Elections after the attacks that morning, "the federal government has no agency that has the statutory authority to cancel and reschedule a federal election." Soaries, a Bush appointee who two years ago was an unsuccessful GOP candidate for Congress, wants Ridge to seek emergency legislation from Congress empowering his agency to make such a call. Homeland officials say that as drastic as such proposals sound, they are taking them seriously—along with other possible contingency plans in the event of an election-eve or Election Day attack. "We are reviewing the issue to determine what steps need to be taken to secure the election," says Brian Roehrkasse, a Homeland spokesman.

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full article here

LINK TO NEWSWEEK STORY

 

[doormouse]

Okay, you're crazy

LOL

 

[ruminator]

Okay, you're crazy

LOL

Thank you Doormouse, for your honest, concise and keen insight.

......I agree with you.

I always like it when a thread wraps up nice and tidy like this.

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[Lisa Denton]

Thank you Doormouse, for your honest, concise and keen insight.

......I agree with you.

I always like it when a thread wraps up nice and tidy like this.

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I think Batman just got pummeled by Mighty Mouse.

 

[Remec]

I think Batman just got pummeled by Mighty Mouse.

Well, Mighty Mouse isn't usually someone he has to worry about, so he prolly just didn't have a contingency plan in the works. It's not like he had to face Superman...he has Kryptonite to use if it came to it. <g>

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

Don't worry, you're not paranoid. They are out to get you. Get you like spiders. Spiders...spiders everywhere crawling into my eyes. AHH, THE PAIN, THE PAIN, MAKE IT STOP! They talk to me sometimes. They tell me to do things. Terrible things. Like drink water from the tap. Such horrible disgusting things. Do you like duckies? I have many. They live in my thimble. Hello.

 

[ruminator]

Don't worry, you're not paranoid. They are out to get you. Get you like spiders. Spiders...spiders everywhere crawling into my eyes. AHH, THE PAIN, THE PAIN, MAKE IT STOP! They talk to me sometimes. They tell me to do things. Terrible things. Like drink water from the tap. Such horrible disgusting things. Do you like duckies? I have many. They live in my thimble. Hello.

.........are you mocking me?

 

[ruminator]

I think Batman just got pummeled by Mighty Mouse.

Is this a sanctioned match of superheroes or just an exchange of ideas?

 

[ruminator]

Well, Mighty Mouse isn't usually someone he has to worry about, so he prolly just didn't have a contingency plan in the works. It's not like he had to face Superman...he has Kryptonite to use if it came to it. <g>

I'm still trying to figure out where Batman comes into this. I understand the Mighty Mouse/Doormouse reference.

Wal-Mart has kryptonite......cheapest price around.

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

.........are you mocking me?

Yes, but in a good way

Also I just like writing in insane speak (And what does that say about me?)

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

I think Batman just got pummeled by Mighty Mouse.

Personally I think Zorak could wipe out Mighty Mouse though. Or at least insure that something bad happened to him. And the Brak would erupt in song.

 

[doormouse]

Don't worry, you're not paranoid. They are out to get you. Get you like spiders. Spiders...spiders everywhere crawling into my eyes. AHH, THE PAIN, THE PAIN, MAKE IT STOP! They talk to me sometimes. They tell me to do things. Terrible things. Like drink water from the tap. Such horrible disgusting things. Do you like duckies? I have many. They live in my thimble. Hello.

LMFAO!!!!!

You crack me up ya nut lol

 

[ruminator]

Yes, but in a good way

Also I just like writing in insane speak (And what does that say about me?)

Yes,...well, it looks at least like we're on the same page with this.

 

[rgraham666]

Re: the starting post

As we say up here in Canuckistan, the Kebekwha fiefdom more specifically, "Quelle suprise"

With just the right shade if ironic inflection to state that it's no surprise at all.

As Prince Trask said in Space Viking, "I wonder when the fire will be?"

 

[ruminator]

Re: Re: the starting post

As we say up here in Canuckistan, the Kebekwha fiefdom more specifically, "Quelle suprise"

With just the right shade if ironic inflection to state that it's no surprise at all.

As Prince Trask said in Space Viking, "I wonder when the fire will be?"

Your question highlights the most disturbing part of this. All we need is a false alarm, not an actual fire, to substantiate such a drastic move.

That has started by issuing vague warnings of obscure plans based on unconfirmed chatter i9n past week or so.

Once the framework is set it would only require a credible threat to take action. I would think close to half the people would have no problem with this.

Of course,....I do.

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

Re: Re: Re: the starting post

Your question highlights the most disturbing part of this. All we need is a false alarm, not an actual fire, to substantiate such a drastic move.

That has started by issuing vague warnings of obscure plans based on unconfirmed chatter i9n past week or so.

Once the framework is set it would only require a credible threat to take action. I would think close to half the people would have no problem with this.

Of course,....I do.

So we voted for a dictatorship, so what?

Next up: Gay Camps. Enjoy the gay life at these new federally required institutions! Learn all about comraderie and survivalism. Enjoy clean showers and nice warm ovens. And the American Eagle will be everpresent to insure proper patriotism.

 

[ruminator]

Re: Re: Re: Re: the starting post

So we voted for a dictatorship, so what?

Next up: Gay Camps. Enjoy the gay life at these new federally required institutions! Learn all about comraderie and survivalism. Enjoy clean showers and nice warm ovens. And the American Eagle will be everpresent to insure proper patriotism.

Do you really think they would go so far as to have Gay Camps? I saw where several of the Legislator's staffers are being outted on the hill, but would the GOP go that far?

I was figuring on mandatory Straight Camps as a provision to the new amendment.

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: the starting post

Do you really think they would go so far as to have Gay Camps? I saw where several of the Legislator's staffers are being outted on the hill, but would the GOP go that far?

I was figuring on mandatory Straight Camps as a provision to the new amendment.

No, they probably wouldn't. But they would think and dream about it and a day that they could get away with it. The them seem to have a real insecurity with their sexuality or else they really wouldn't care about what other people do with their own lives.

 

[rgraham666]

So we voted for a dictatorship, so what?

Next up: Gay Camps. Enjoy the gay life at these new federally required institutions! Learn all about comraderie and survivalism. Enjoy clean showers and nice warm ovens. And the American Eagle will be everpresent to insure proper patriotism.

You forgot the morally uplifting motto, "Work Makes You Free" posted over the entrance.

 

[ruminator]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: the starting post

No, they probably wouldn't. But they would think and dream about it and a day that they could get away with it. The them seem to have a real insecurity with their sexuality or else they really wouldn't care about what other people do with their own lives.

I think they have a rehab of sorts for that sort of thing.

I think the them is most closely tied to a religious force that would like to see the US governed by Christian law more than is reasonable.

 

[CharleyH]

Such an act may not be necessary since, and I say this in utter disbelief, Bush was leading Kerry in the polls as of yesterday.

My condolensces.

 

[ruminator]

Such an act may not be necessary since, and I say this in utter disbelief, Bush was leading Kerry in the polls as of yesterday.

My condolensces.

I say we trick the terrorists and have the election in August instead of November.

 

[Lucifer_Carroll]

I say we trick the terrorists and have the election in August instead of November.

No better yet, the president calls a conference stating that it was yesterday. Republicans cheer the unanimous support for President Bush that proves that everyone wants his policies to continue. The pundits blame disengaged Americans for record low turnout resultin in only one single vote.

 

[ruminator]

No better yet, the president calls a conference stating that it was yesterday. Republicans cheer the unanimous support for President Bush that proves that everyone wants his policies to continue. The pundits blame disengaged Americans for record low turnout resultin in only one single vote.

Hey.....did you see where John A. wants to classify and seal documents relating to the FBI translator whistleblower?

These have been in the public domain for nearly 2 years and have been published on numerous websites.

He's trying to make these classified ......retroactively.

I'd like to see him get all of the toothpaste back in the tube too.

 

[The Mutt]

Gay camps?

This one time... at Gay Camp?

They would probably blare John Ashcroft singing Let the Eagle Soar on the speakers day and night. That would turn anybody straight.

Ruminator, 4 years ago I probably would have thought you were ready for the tinfoil hat, but after watching this administration for the last 4 years, I believe they are capable of anything.