Emergency War Powers Resolution (Passed)

[Lumine]

I think all of us are dissapointed in many ways with the way the federal government has reacted, as we have faced the unique situation of an Attorney General refusing to act while prosecuting what can only be a frivolous witch hunt, a Vice-President running away from the country and engaging in rather curious actions, and open inactivity from the White House.

In that sense, and if our goverment cannot provide the leadership we need to emerge from this crisis, the Senate has a moral duty to stand up and protect the Republic, and this Resolution brings forth the armed forces, raises funding for them, prepares the government for a conflict and formally declares war on this ridiculous revolution, which I would be happy to support.

The President has announced he will have internet access in the upcoming hours, so today might prove a very decisive day indeed.

I do have a small concern here, because beyond saying control belongs to the "Army of Atlasia" it remains unclear who is leading these forces, and we must be mindful of the key importance of civilian power to defend the nation.

Who should be responsible for this forces, I ask?

[Lumine]

Operational control would belong to the Atlasian Armed Forces, and of course the President would be commander in chief. I would also say we are not at war per se but facing an insurrection.

Fair point, I was just worrying of what would happen should these powers fall into the wrong hands.

[Lumine]

Aye for the record.