Emergency War Powers Resolution (Passed)

[Blair]

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It is with sadness that I must move the following legislation into debate in the Senate. I'm happy with  any amendments or ideas from other Senators, but due to the crisis it's vital that action is taken as soon as possible. These actions are necessary to save our nation

[TNF]

Motion to table.

[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?

[Ban my account ffs!]

Let's pass this as quickly as possible.  I am hearing from countless MW constituents begging for relief and action from the tyranny including my 85 year old grandmother whose 95 year old boss was brutally arrested at the craft store she owns by a bunch of kids with non-Minnesotan accents yesterday under the banner of TNF's tyranny.  At this point we don't know if the poor woman is alive.  

[Simfan34]

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.

[Senator Cris]

Motion for a final vote.

[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.

[Blair]

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.

Is there a named difference between a civil war and insurrection?

On the command issue, we can't take away command from the commander in chief. I'd support appointing a General of the Armies to lead the taskforce

[Simfan34]

No. But a civil war is not a proper war. Declaring war confers recognition, and we do not want to recognize his "government".

[Blair]

No. But a civil war is not a proper war. Declaring war confers recognition, and we do not want to recognize his "government".

Fair enough, I'll amend the bill.

[Associate Justice PiT]

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.

Is there a named difference between a civil war and insurrection?

On the command issue, we can't take away command from the commander in chief. I'd support appointing a General of the Armies to lead the taskforce

     Nym90 would lead us into battle? That seems highly fitting.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Seriously though, I support this resolution. The President has failed to lead, so it falls upon the Senate to do it for him.

[Blair]

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Amendment Offered by me, the sponsor

[Blair]

In light of this emergency, as Speaker I have the power to take down senate rules

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I hereby strike down the 72 hour minimum debate clause, this is a time of crisis and we cannot wait

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Any objections?

[rpryor03]

You'll see no objection here.

[SWE]

So is my rebellion legal?

[Blair]

So is my rebellion legal?

The Northeast National Guard have been fully deployed to the region

[TNF]

So is my rebellion legal?

The Northeast National Guard have been fully deployed to the region

It won't matter. The workers of the Northeast will crush under foot the fascist thugs you've sent against them.

[Blair]

Does anybody have any other thoughts on this?

[TNF]

Does anybody have any other thoughts on this?

If so you might want to voice them before Nyman gets turned into a smoldering atomic ruin

[Blair]

I motion for a final vote on this, the Senate needs to act. Any objections?

[Ban my account ffs!]

No objections from me.  

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Let's do it!

[Blair]

As the Senate rules have been struck down for this emergency situation I hereby declare a final vote on this bill. All senators have 24 hours to vote.

Aye

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Aye