The Rubber Stamp Congress has gone and done it.

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USTV viewer CM weighs in on this…

Andy, I’m afraid you’ve put it together. The way I see it, as of November 1, 2006, the Administration will declare a National War Emergency and martial law, suspending the elections until the “crisis” is over.

We already know that an extra carrier group is on its way to the Persian Gulf and most other units are in place or expect to be there and ready to wage war on Iran as of October 21, 2006. Special Forces are already in-country selecting targets. Mine-sweeper units are being readied to deal with expected Iranian mining of the Straits of Hormuz.

Given the timing, this allows for 10 days of “wiggle-room” such as any good commander would want for unforeseen problems and tidying up the details prior to the commencement of hostilities. It seems to me that on or about Halloween, we can expect some “Dastardly Attack” from the Iranians on our forces conveniently positioned on and inside of their borders (how dare they attack the military of a country that is invading them!) which will “force” GWBUSH to go to Congress demanding blood and revenge. It will probably be very photogenic and horrific-looking, and there will be lots of heart-wrenching video footage to be replayed on all the networks. And of course, in such a state of “crisis”, we just won’t have time for elections; it will be far too necessary to turn all that excess energy into the War Effort. Besides, all those people coming into unsecured schools and retirement homes to vote make such a good target for Evil Terrorists; we surely don’t want to risk such danger to our vulnerable children and elderly.

I suggest you pass this on to every network you can access. Just because we’re paranoid does NOT mean they aren’t out to “get” us. Tyrants like these don’t just give up power based on a free and honest election; those elections will only be held if they can be sure they can control them.

I did fly this by Ed (Lacy) and am open to a slight refinement of the hypothesis, however. Ed believes that in order to provide sufficient excuse for war, such an attack would need to occur within the U.S. Political considerations suggest two prime targets: the Golden Gate Bridge or the Port of Los Angeles; both located in Republican-unfriendly California where war fever and paranoia are notably lacking and could use some reinforcement. Such an attack by “Hezbollah”, immediately traceable to Iran, would justify both war in the Middle East and unprecedented security measures at home.

I hope they are wrong about this, but I don’t know if I would bet against it.