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Why are troops being deployed in the United States? Under the Posse Comitatus Act as amended in 2006, troops may be deployed to restore public order when as a result of a natural disaster, epidemic, serious public health emergency, terrorist attack etc. What does the President or the military know that would necessitate a deployment? Residents of Washington D.C. would like to know. Inquiring minds would like to know.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Members of the 1st Battalion 265 Air Defense Artillery have mobilized and are on a plane headed first to Ft. Bliss, then for federal active duty in the capital region.The troops will be deployed for a year.
August 26, 2007 at 12:24 am by KEARNEY, 1845 views, 30 comments
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at 00:27 on August 26th, 2007
According to wikipedia:
"In early 2006, the 109th Congress passed a
controversial bill which grants the President the right to commandeer
Federal or even State National Guard Troops and use them inside the
United States. This bill, entitled the John Warner Defense
Appropriation Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (H.R. 5122.ENR), contains a
provision, (Section 1076) which allows the President to:
“...employ the armed forces, including the National Guard in Federal service, to...
restore
public order and enforce the laws of the United States when, as a
result of a natural disaster, epidemic, or other serious public health
emergency, terrorist attack or incident, or other condition in any
State or possession of the United States..., where the President
determines that,...domestic violence has occurred to such an extent
that the constituted authorities of the State or possession are
incapable of maintaining public order; suppress, in a State, any
insurrection, domestic violence, unlawful combination, or
conspiracy...” [3] Senator Patrick Leahy and others have condemned
Section 1076 because it effectively nullifies the Posse Comitatus Act
and the Insurrection Act (10 U.S.C. 331-335) and gives the President
the legal ability to define under what conditions martial law may be
declared."
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_Comitatus_Act
at 01:41 on August 26th, 2007
Operation Garden Plot
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Operation Garden Plot is a general U.S. Army and National Guard plan to respond to major domestic civil disturbances within the United States. The plan was developed in response to the civil disorders of the 1960s and is now under the control of the U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM). It provides Federal military and law enforcement assistance to local governments during times of major civil disturbances.
Garden Plot was last activated (as Noble Eagle) to provide military assistance to civil authorities following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.
Under Homeland Security restructuring, it has been suggested that similar models be followed.
at 01:43 on August 26th, 2007
Operation Noble Eagle
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Joint NATO & U.S. AWACS service badge for Noble Eagle & Eagle Assist
Operation Noble Eagle is the U.S. military operational designator to the military's efforts in the War on Terrorism that were carried out on US soil. The operation began September 14, 2001, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks,
and continues to the time of this writing. Operation Noble Eagle
comprises, among other things, air interceptor patrols over and around
cities and the mobilization of thousands of National Guard and Reserve
troops to perform security missions on military installations, airports
and other potential targets such as bridges. This operation also marks
the first combat mission of the F-22 Raptor.
Conducted under the Garden Plot contingency plan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Noble_Eagle
at 02:33 on August 26th, 2007
KEARNEY, good stuff. Is this the first time that troops have been deployed in D.C.? Are these troops just replacements, or is this a whole new thing? A bit unsettling.
at 11:22 on August 26th, 2007
Could this deployment be in preparation for the upcoming protests in Washington on September 15th? Are these troops to be used against USA'ns who will be exercising their constitutional rights and responsibilities? I suppose we'll know soon enough.
How many of you remember the Chicago riots?
at 11:22 on August 26th, 2007
Good stuff.
at 11:28 on August 26th, 2007
Troops were deployed in the aftermath of 9/11. But that is the only time I can recall a deployment since 9/11. And when they were deployed on 9/11, I saw troops, jeeps, and soldiers with machine guns and other armament lining each block of Massachusetts Avenue from the Vice President's residence down Embassy Row to downtown. It was eerie because at 6:00pm on the day of 9/11, there were very few cars on the streets of DC except for the military jeeps.
at 20:17 on August 26th, 2007
Kearney, thanks for the insight. Around here, we primarily see military when the National Guard shows up in case of disaster.
at 12:42 on August 26th, 2007
NYC in the days following 9/11 were also crawling with soldiers: it was like something out of a sci-fi movie. That, and the smell, I will never forget.
at 13:06 on August 26th, 2007
KEARNEY, good stuff & love the picture. Looks like the neocons are gearing up for another staged attack. GOOD MORNIN VIET-IRAN!
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crissy333at 13:39 on August 26th, 2007
maybe they are being deployed to prevent a staged and paid for demonstration by anarchists who last time tried to deface American monuments.
at 13:47 on August 26th, 2007
You obviously have no idea, nor accurate information on the tens of thousands of US patriots who will be giving up their time and money to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities. To suggest that everyone who will be in Washington to protest is an anarchist speaks more about you than them.
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crissy333at 13:58 on August 26th, 2007
it is well known that this is being organized by the same george soros groups, the same paid demonstrators to claim this is some vietnam era demonstration is being less than candid. I bet when the pictures come back it will be the same freaks and Anti American signs we have seen for 4yrs. and I do not remember personally saying anything about you moonwolf if thats your name.
at 14:16 on August 26th, 2007
What do you mean "it is well known"? Where is your proof? Do you have any?
There are dozens of different groups that are bringing people to Washington; all ages, races, backgrounds, political beliefs, lefties, righties, Repubs, Democrats, from all walks of life, from all over the USA and Canada.
To brand them all anarchists, or suggest that George Soros is behind the whole thing is just flat out silly.
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crissy333at 14:27 on August 26th, 2007
I am talking about the organizers the ones organizing paying for the buses and expenses. Code Pink and I really do not want to go down the list. The speakers at all these rallys are leftists one good thing they know how to do is demonstrate.
at 14:33 on August 26th, 2007
You answer my request for hard proof with more sweeping and disengenuous generalisations.
You do not know of what you speak.
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crissy333at 14:44 on August 26th, 2007
The primary
financial backing for these demonstrations is provided, through a
highly deceptive network of 527 tax-exempt organizations, by a
multi-billionaire, naturalized American citizen, whose stated aim in
life is to destroy the entire concept of Nation States and establish a
one-world oligarchy. His name is George Soros.
He
has imported to America, over the last 30 years, enough of the TNSTAAL
virus to accomplish his aim, perhaps even before he goes to meet his
Maker. Every time you see or hear the following names, think "George
Soros" and the TNSTAAL (There's No Such Thing As a Lie) virus.
MoveOn.org
Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress Action Fund
Media Matters
Independent Media Institute
Center for Investigative Reporting
Center for Public Integrity
Clue to more "truth
serum": For a more comprehensive list of Soros-backed TNSTAAL virus
labs, follow this link to a special report by Cliff Kincaid of Accuracy in Media.
Mr. Kincaid writes, "His (Soros') web of financial interests, companies
and foundations makes Halliburton look like a Mom & Pop
operation." I agree wholeheartedly.
This deceptive web that makes one voice - Soros' voice - appear to be a majority of voices, and represents an act of psychological warfare.
Many prominent media figures sit on the Boards of these various "Soros
Voice Machines." Bill Moyers, for instance, sits on the board of
Soros' Open Society Institute.
TruthOut.org
Independent Media Center i'm tired of typing.
at 20:17 on August 26th, 2007
This is the first time I've ever seen a list like this. It's important--thank you.
at 15:08 on August 26th, 2007
Dear crissy333.
I´ve never heard of anarchists getting paid for demonstrations. What I´ve heard of is a President of the United States of America who´s to the edge of impeachment and get good advices from honourable self-declared "patriots" like Philip Atkinson on August 3, 2007:
If President Bush copied Julius Caesar by ordering his army to empty Iraq of Arabs and repopulate the country with Americans, he would achieve immediate results: popularity with his military; enrichment of America by converting an Arabian Iraq into an American Iraq (therefore turning it from a liability to an asset); and boost American prestiege while terrifying American enemies.
What I´ve heard of is a Vice President Dick Cheney who´s asserting he is not part of the executive branch, because he is afraid of a parliament and subpoenas in an affair about dismissing federal lawyers that weren´t "loyal" to the Bush Government.
What I´ve heard of is a President who is stuck in a bunch of corruption scandals which should do make every thinking person wonder who´s paying this government. And now high tech military is deployed to Washington and you are talking about anarchists? The anarchists have squatted the White House, Lady. They declared the Constitution as a "God damn piece of paper" and they act like that.
And if you call yourself a patriot - I´m sure you do - you should focus on what´s happening, who has the ability to do what and who benefits.
Greetz from Berlin, Old Europe..
at 15:09 on August 26th, 2007
Dear crissy333.
I´ve
never heard of anarchists getting paid for demonstrations. What I´ve
heard of is a President of the United States of America who´s to the
edge of impeachment and get good advices from honourable self-declared
"patriots" like Philip Atkinson on August 3, 2007:
If
President Bush copied Julius Caesar by ordering his army to empty Iraq
of Arabs and repopulate the country with Americans, he would achieve
immediate results: popularity with his military; enrichment of America
by converting an Arabian Iraq into an American Iraq (therefore turning
it from a liability to an asset); and boost American prestiege while
terrifying American enemies.
What I´ve heard of is a Vice President Dick Cheney who´s asserting he is not part of the executive branch,
because he is afraid of a parliament and subpoenas in an affair about
dismissing federal lawyers that weren´t "loyal" to the Bush Government.
What I´ve heard of is a President who is stuck in a bunch of
corruption scandals which should do make every thinking person wonder
who´s paying this government. And now high tech military is deployed to
Washington and you are talking about anarchists? The anarchists have
squatted the White House, Lady. They declared the Constitution as a "God damn piece of paper" and they act like that.
And
if you call yourself a patriot - I´m sure you do - you should focus on
what´s happening, who has the ability to do what and who benefits.
Greetz from Berlin, Old Europe..
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reednewsat 15:26 on August 26th, 2007
old europe? Belin? you have balls. all the europeans have been doing is shitting on America. while they sit back and wait for America to defend them from the Soviets, China,crazy Muslims. How many U.S. troops are there and have been there the last fifty years so you can trash us. I would pull out all our troops and let the Soviets back in and wait to see you cry. I can stomach an American trashing America but old europe pls.
at 20:05 on August 26th, 2007
I can see you bought the propaganda about your "specialness" hook line and sinker.
USA holier than though, saved the world, why doesn't anyone outside like us? Oh please!
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crissy333at 15:33 on August 26th, 2007
what you heard why don't you worry about the Germans and what do you know about an American Patriot. Something you learned in school maybe German History class. by the way i'm crissy333 not lady.
at 15:57 on August 26th, 2007
If everyone here doesn't soon stop all this fussin and a feuding, I swear I will turn this post around and go home, last chance.
Though I have heard from "News of the World" that "BATBOY" may make an appearance, and "Dick Cheney is a Robot" but then that is just rumour and innuendo.
at 16:34 on August 26th, 2007
Batboy is all too real...
at 20:07 on August 26th, 2007
Point taken, I am outta here! :))
at 16:47 on August 26th, 2007
Barry let them get a little frisky if everyone was sweet to one another we would fall asleep at the keyboard. I like a good exchange as long as it doesn't last more than 18hrs. then all sides should kiss and move on to the next story.
at 17:31 on August 26th, 2007
Good stuff, by the way.
"the Soviets". Back. Jeeeezz..
at 17:40 on August 26th, 2007
they were my favorite evil empire.
at 20:08 on August 26th, 2007
Actually Ghengis Khan still has my vote.