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| Civilian National Security Force - Der Schwarz Waffen? |
| 2008-11-04 |
| The ENEMY, according to the ONE! |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #12 I suspect that if, IF he is successful in creating his little force of henchmen, they'll be hunted to the point they stay in their fortresses. I know I have every intent of being actively resistant. |
| Posted by: Sperelet Oppressor of the Huns9826 2008-11-04 22:13 |
| #11 #8 Think of deputized ACORN types with Saudi religious-police type authority. And loyal only to the one. think of Charles Bronson |
| Posted by: Frank G 2008-11-04 19:34 |
| #10 You must be talking about the episode which was a 'newscast' from earth and the way they distorted the truth. I always thought that was a very scary episode. As I recall from the series the Night Watch was recruited mostly from the existing security personal. Not sure how that would play here with our police departments. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2008-11-04 19:09 |
| #9 There is much wisdom in B5. The 4th season episode "The Illusion of Truth" is revealing and enlightening. You will never watch an edited interview the same way again. Another timely quote from the series: "We have to fight the enemy without becoming the enemy." |
| Posted by: Minister of funny walks 2008-11-04 18:31 |
| #8 Think of deputized ACORN types with Saudi religious-police type authority. And loyal only to the one. |
| Posted by: Minister of funny walks 2008-11-04 18:24 |
| #7 From the synopsis of the Babylon 5 Episode "In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum": Pierce MacAfee addresses a group of people in a conference room, explaining about the Ministry of Peace. He explains that its objective is to help people find peace with themselves. Looking at the Babylon 5 space station as a microcosm of Earth, MacAfee explains they have developed a system called the Night Watch, the purpose of which is to detect possible problems. He says it is a volunteer organization, and that it pays fifty credits a week. All they need to do is wear a black armband, so that people know the Night Watch is around. The Ministry of Peace wants to raise public awareness and help people think about peace. Zack Allen, sitting near Talia in the audience, asks what else is entailed by being in the Night Watch. MacAfee says that those that work against peace simply don't know any better, and they need to be taught and rehabilitated; it's up to the Night Watch to spot such people and report them. By doing this, they can protect society from harmful ideas and misinformation. "We're less interested in actions than we are in attitudes," MacAfee tells them. "We must help protect society against its own worst instincts." He says he is proud to be a part of the organization, and hopes that the others will join him. |
| Posted by: Thinese Big Foot4518 2008-11-04 18:24 |
| #6 Good grief, EC - I haven't heard that name in years! You have a great memory. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2008-11-04 17:33 |
| #5 more likely he's planning on creating the civilian national security force that is just as big, strong and well funded as the Military by (a) Increasing funding to the Peace Corps by a substantial rate, possibly filling the numbers with draftees (b) gutting the military. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2008-11-04 16:43 |
| #4 The Haitians called them "Tontons Macoutes" |
| Posted by: European Conservative 2008-11-04 16:07 |
| #3 Oprichniki. |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2008-11-04 15:35 |
| #2 A Glorious Leader needs muscle not bound by outdated irrelevancies like "DWEM Constitution" |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2008-11-04 14:49 |
| #1 It is very simple. A militia has zero as azero, zilch nada when you are going to operate in foreign territory specially when you are not talking about, say, Mexico but across ocens. A militia bhas to and only two uses: when you are invaded and against your own population. Since US is in no danger of being invaded in the next four years (or even eight) there is only one possibility. I also remind you that such militia would neither be bound by Army rules (like not crossing the borders of state without being called by governor) nor by an oath to the Constitution. |
| Posted by: JFM 2008-11-04 14:46 |