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npomanager |
how did this come to be in the first place
Apr 3 2008, 4:59 PM EDT
I don't see how these factions started. in the event of a major attack, there is a secretive government organization known as the National Program Office. it provides what is known as "continuity of government" in other words, a backup government if our constitution fails. In the situation that Washington is bombed by suprise (known as decapitation) an unnamed person would assume the presidency and IF NESSASARY could dissolve whats left of the congress, declare martial law and appoint all the officals he needs. I beleive that as long as our constitution is in effect (as is implied for the U.S.A), nothing could push the states to session. If under the N.P.O things become to strict, i beleive that american soldiers would have a hard time taking up arms against other Americans and therefore would not follow such orders. I also beleive that the American people would not allow things to get this far.
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Seriona |
1. RE: how did this come to be in the first place
May 7 2008, 10:24 PM EDT
Okay another idiot. Take everything you love and charish, now try to go a year without and then tell me if you believe in what you say. The point is that Americans will believe anything if told about it, and I mean ANYTHING.
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BecksGram |
2. RE: how did this come to be in the first place
Oct 4 2009, 3:30 AM EDT
"I don't see how these factions started. in the event of a major attack, there is a secretive government organization known as the National Program Office. it provides what is known as "continuity of government" in other words, a backup government if our constitution fails. In the situation that Washington is bombed by suprise (known as decapitation) an unnamed person would assume the presidency and IF NESSASARY could dissolve whats left of the congress, declare martial law and appoint all the officals he needs. I beleive that as long as our constitution is in effect (as is implied for the U.S.A), nothing could push the states to session. If under the N.P.O things become to strict, i beleive that american soldiers would have a hard time taking up arms against other Americans and therefore would not follow such orders. I also beleive that the American people would not allow things to get this far."I've wondered how many American soldiers would attack the very people they are there to protect. The answers I've received are very few yeahs and a lot of NO's. Do you find this valuable? |
Jim4Jericho |
3. RE: how did this come to be in the first place
Oct 4 2009, 8:05 PM EDT
I'm guessing the first unnamed person, the second unnamed person, the third unnamed person...all were taken out in the attacks. Remember , this just wasn't DC that was taken out. And I do agree that the one thing I found hard to believe in Jericho was the way the American soldiers were treating American citizens. But like Seriona said, go a year without the comforts we've all become accustomed to, like running water and an abundance of food at the local grocery store, and see how things change.
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flagtag |
4. RE: how did this come to be in the first place
Oct 5 2009, 9:02 PM EDT
I don't know - a few months vs a year. The longer people "do without" the more accustomed they become to their way of life. Sure, they remember what they had, but also realize that they CAN do without - and some may even prefer it that way. Some people may want SOME of the stuff back, but might be willing to go without some of the other stuff. (I believe this would be harder on they younger (teens) generations than some of the older ones and younger kids.)For example: For most of my life, I didn't have air conditioning. I didn't notice the heat of summer as much as I do now - because A/C is everywhere and we really can't escape it. So we notice the conditions outdoors more. (I still don't use A/C often now.) Those who grew up with A/C and have it everywhere (home, vehicle, work, etc.) would notice the loss of it more than someone like me. Running hot water - YEP! I'm sure that is one thing they would try to restore. Electricity for fridges/freezers, lighting, etc. Yep! Internet - maybe. Communications - YEP. But MAYBE not all types. (The need for "news") Fast food places? No, I don't think so. I think most people would have started their own gardens by then and would realize how much better (and healthier) the home grown food tastes. (No preservatives - and they would notice the difference in health as a result of that also.) Entertainment would be more "down to earth" and accepted as such. Like I said - this would not apply to ALL, but to many. (Maybe even most.) Some things would be missed, but not all. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
Sandbagger |
5. RE: how did this come to be in the first place
Oct 6 2009, 11:40 AM EDT
Going along with Flagtag's comments. Most people can't comprehend a world without all our gadgets and gimmicks. I work as the House Director of Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Museum, in Lenox Mass.(WWW.GildedAge.Org) and at least once a day I have to explain to visitors that the things we take for granted, such as electracity, cars, communications, and even fresh foods and vegitables are recent innovations. A little over a century ago such conviences were considered a luxery by some, and a novelty by most. The human race has survived for ten's of centuries without these luxeries. In a Jericho type incident, yes, some people will emotionally break down over loss of basic services, but the bulk of society will make due and adapt to the situation. Now. as to NPO managers comment , some american soldiers, espically young ones, will follow orders without question, that is the way they are trained. I know this for a fact, being a 16 year veteran ov the US Army. Regardless of the constitutality of the orders given and the people giving the orders. In a crisis situation, young soldiers, many far from home and family, will stick with the only system they are connected to and familar with.Some of the more senior soldiers will question what is happening, but being professionals, they will "Ruck Up and Drive On", as they always have.If not for the sake of the country, for the sake of thier fellow soldiers. Do you find this valuable? |
