Executive Emergency Powers. Here is a 10 minute video I found. I haven't seen it all, haven't fully understood all the legal concepts presented, but it is a good listen. Also interesting mention of dishonest use of these powes by Hitler. Are societies well equipped to make sure that the manipulation and abuse of this magnitude never happens again as did with Hitler? I know we are not in the same scenario, but it is interesting to think about and hopefully inspire further thought or discussion on the subject.
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Not being a Lawyer makes it difficult to wrap my head around ALL the Statutes but I see two one that might be applicable and that is the Statute that allows the Navy to control the Ports in the event of a Biological Event but even that would be a stretch as we just order the Ports of Entry CLOSED. No country would be so stupid as to attempt to violate the order. There is no insurrection that Trump can use as an excuse to take control beyond his present authority but let's not put it past him to try to leverage this into some form of Dictatorship. Congress is the controlling factor in this crisis and they need to ensure they maintain the upper hand or this could get real ugly real fast.
Don't put anything past this Administration when it comes to dominating the Political Arena and keep in mind the Republican Base is just itching for an armed showdown with anyone who opposes "their" Conservative Right Wing view of Government. This situation is going to escalate very fast if we are not prepared for the ultimate Power Play by this Administration. All that has to happen for this to be "The Perfect Storm" is for The Supreme Court Justices to be victims of this Virus and The Senate will jump all over the Vetting process and install a Majority of Puppets on the Bench...forwarned is forarmed...JMHO...thoughts my brothers and sisters?
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Thank you. I agree with this, well to the point that I understand the constitutional side. Possibly all members of both houses and Supreme Court should be under special protection somehow right now. Of course the Executive branch. Are special protections being put in place for this? Their safety must be insured. I have heard two Congressmen have contracted the virus. As well all people on the front lines who could be infected. This is why this covid test shortage and medical supply thing is SO disturbing. Are medical personnel PROPERLY PROTECTED? I just heard of a Dr. Who was infected and possibly infected patients in his ward? Somebody needs to make sure that this is NOT happening AGAIN!
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What about the main elected individuals of each state government? This is ALSO very critical. It would be very easy at this hectic time to not be careful, to assume those around you are not infected, and unknowingly infect those around you. This should be viewed as war. Somebody said this here and it seemed like an overstatement, however given the destructive potential of this virus the mindset and serious precaution being taken need to change especially for all individuals in government.
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