Grumpy, this is the course I fear too when we look ahead to where this could conceivably go.
I dont think no one will speak out. I think protests would be inevitable first... rioting, looting, violence and generally large scale civil disobedience. I forsee refugees trying to escape in droves, possibly to Canada. I would anticipate the borders being closed and sealed for a change.
I think youre right in that it would happen silently at first, and like the poem no one saying anything cuz it will be just a few here and there and they will be the "terrorists". When it comes close to home and people begin realizing that not all if any are actually terrorists, then the protests will begin and then those will be labeled "Suspect" and rounded up.
This is the extreme, but it is in fact possible now.
Iran is potentially a serious threat, but I feel if anything is done it will be for political gain and re-election.
If Obama is re-elected, he isnt up for office again and I think the gloves come off. We're goin to see the real agenda and I think complete consolidation of power. Case in point; The recent appointments were non-recess/recess appointments. Obama made appointments and stated publically, if Congress wasnt going to do their job, he would take control and do what needed to be done. (I'm paraphrasing)
I dont think no one will speak out. I think protests would be inevitable first... rioting, looting, violence and generally large scale civil disobedience. I forsee refugees trying to escape in droves, possibly to Canada. I would anticipate the borders being closed and sealed for a change.
I think youre right in that it would happen silently at first, and like the poem no one saying anything cuz it will be just a few here and there and they will be the "terrorists". When it comes close to home and people begin realizing that not all if any are actually terrorists, then the protests will begin and then those will be labeled "Suspect" and rounded up.
This is the extreme, but it is in fact possible now.
Iran is potentially a serious threat, but I feel if anything is done it will be for political gain and re-election.
If Obama is re-elected, he isnt up for office again and I think the gloves come off. We're goin to see the real agenda and I think complete consolidation of power. Case in point; The recent appointments were non-recess/recess appointments. Obama made appointments and stated publically, if Congress wasnt going to do their job, he would take control and do what needed to be done. (I'm paraphrasing)
Obama said:"Every day that Richard waits to be confirmed is another day when millions of Americans are left unprotected," the president will say. "Without a director in place, the consumer watchdog agency we've set up is left without the tools it needs to prevent dishonest mortgage brokers, payday lenders and debt collectors from taking advantage of consumers. That's inexcusable. It's wrong. And I refuse to take 'no' for an answer.
"I've said before that I will continue to look for every opportunity to work with Congress to move this country forward. But when Congress refuses to act in a way that hurts our economy and puts people at risk, I have an obligation as President to do what I can without them. I have an obligation to act on behalf of the American people. I will not stand by while a minority in the Senate puts party ideology ahead of the people they were elected to serve. Not when so much is at stake. Not at this make-or-break moment for the middle class."