Continuity of Government Exercise Underway!, page 1
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Topic started on 10-5-2008 @ 07:54 PM by KMFNWO

U.S. Tests Response To Set of Calamities


www.washingtonpost.com
Thousands of key federal employees are being whisked from the Washington area by helicopter and car for a three-day test of their ability to run the government from remote locations during a disaster.

The exodus, which began yesterday and will continue today, involves the White House and other parts of the executive branch. Congress and the judiciary are not part of the exercise, which is being overseen by the Department of Homeland Security.
(visit the link for the full news article)



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reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 08:41 PM by GradyPhilpott


reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 08:44 PM by KMFNWO
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It's omission of the Congress and Senate is probably where I would start with that.



reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 08:48 PM by GradyPhilpott
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Well perhaps it would not be prudent to evacuate the entire government for a whole week for the purpose of a drill.

It wouldn't make a lot of sense to completely disrupt government for a drill to maintain continuity of government during an emergency.


reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 08:54 PM by KMFNWO
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Great argument and I agree in retrospect, but we still have phones right? They are NOT being included in this exercise. One can hazard a guess that this exercise will represent a decapitation of the Congress and Senate (such as a Terrorist attack on Washington) leaving the executive free reign to run roughshod implementing everything they took the time to put in place over the past few years.

just spitballing here


reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 08:56 PM by KMFNWO
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Let me also remind you that the "COG" and what it entails has been kept from the eyes of the members of Congress as was pointed out by Mr. Dafazio!


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reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 09:06 PM by RabbitChaser
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Is there a reason why we should not support the continuity of our government?


When we are referring to this Administration, the simple answer is yes, we should not support it... not even in a drill... it's like some kind of sick joke. Knowing that it's this Admin. -- that's the only reason one should need.


reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 09:07 PM by 12m8keall2c
Grady,
I actually starred your post above, for seemingly obvious reason...

"Could someone tell me why a drill by our government to sustain that government in the case of an emergency would indicate impending martial law?"

A valid point, nonetheless.

But..
Originaly post by: KMFNWO
reply to post by GradyPhilpott

It's omission of the Congress and Senate is probably where I would start with that.


Would certainly seem the same - a valid point. (?)


Not to seem all doom and gloom or that hell and high water are in the forecast, but it would seem a bit odd that the "evacuation" and "continuation" of Gov [exercise] entails the "head" yet not the "body". (?)




$.02


reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 09:19 PM by 12m8keall2c
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... nor do I.

Though, history would seem to cast doubt and intrigue amongst those so inclined to ponder such ... No?



reply posted on 10-5-2008 @ 10:59 PM by scarlett1125
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Yes, there is a reason that we should not support the executive branch's current plan for the continuity of government. THEY WILL NOT SHARE IT WITH CONGRESS!!! While that does not prove some sinister plot, it should raise an eyebrow or two. Connect this with Bush's ability to declare martial law (a power that he has taken in violation of the Constitution) AND the fact that we are daily told to be afraid, and it is not a huge leap to think that they could be planning another 911. They're not doing this to protect us or even to protect our government. They are doing it to protect themselves and their own interests.
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