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Quote by: SteveA We've had a standing military for as long as I can remember. If that's what you're referring to |
No. Maybe you aren't up to speed on the issue, Steve. Check this thread:
Declared State of Emergency in USA since 1933?
A standing land force wasn't envisioned by the founders, true. But in a threatening world with nations as well armed and hostile as some of our planetary co-residents, I think a standing army may be prudent. The Navy, of course, was a part of the original plan. But there is no doubt that the standing land forces since WWII have led to Imperial abuse.
American Empire
But my topic above was misunderstood: I was referring to the Declared State of Emergency that grants unwarranted powers to the Executive branch and effectively subverts the Republic. GW Bush declared an additional SoE on September 14th, 2001. All powers to manage the nation single-handedly are in the hands of the Chief Executive at present. This needs to change, for it has continued too long and I fear the Republic as it once existed has been irretrievably lost. The best we can do now is fight to get back some of the original balance through a fierce information campaign.