Is Congress scared of something?

[03_SHOOTER]

It would appear that Congress is contemplating relocating somewhere else, probably to a secure location on a large, heavily populated military installation so that they won't have to face the 2 million armed to the teeth members of the unorganized militia when everyone figures out exactly how badly they have, or are about to, screw us over!

HCON 1 RFS

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. CON. RES. 1

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 6, 2009

Received and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That pursuant to clause 4,
section 5, article I of the Constitution, during the One Hundred Eleventh Congress the Speaker of
the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate or their respective designees, acting jointly after
consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate,
may notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to assemble at a place
outside the District of Columbia if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Passed the House of Representatives January 6, 2009.

Attest:

LORRAINE C. MILLER,

Clerk.

Sounds to me like they're already running scared!

[SlightlyCatholic]

I think they heard about your "armed mob" plan...do you have a plan B?

[03_SHOOTER]

Originally Posted by Seminarian_Tim

I think they heard about your "armed mob" plan...do you have a plan B?

The Unorganized Militia is hardly a "mob", and the plan would depend on where they elect to meet. If they decide to do it in a manner reminiscent of the old "Chrome Dome" missions, where they simply ride around in aircraft 24/7/365, and only land on highly secure military bases, it might present something of a problem.

[SlightlyCatholic]

The Unorganized Militia is hardly a "mob",

I think you just cited an oxymoron...what militia are you speaking of?

[03_SHOOTER]

Originally Posted by Seminarian_Tim

I think you just cited an oxymoron...what militia are you speaking of?

§ 311. Militia: composition and classes

(a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard.

(b) The classes of the militia are—
(1) the organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militia; and
(2) the unorganized militia, which consists of the members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard or the Naval Militia.

and

§ 313. Appointments and enlistments: age limitations

(a) To be eligible for original enlistment in the National Guard, a person must be at least 17 years of age and under 45, or under 64 years of age and a former member of the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air Force, or Regular Marine Corps. To be eligible for reenlistment, a person must be under 64 years of age.

(b) To be eligible for appointment as an officer of the National Guard, a person must—
(1) be a citizen of the United States; and
(2) be at least 18 years of age and under 64.

That's the Militia.

[Javelin66]

I can't imagine what they would be afraid of, unless it was a terrorist attack on the National Capital Region. Of course, who would attack the same target twice in a ten year period, especially when a previous attempt was not completely successful?

[JohnP]

Originally Posted by Javelin66

I can't imagine what they would be afraid of, unless it was a terrorist attack on the National Capital Region. Of course, who would attack the same target twice in a ten year period, especially when a previous attempt was not completely successful?

Sun Zsu states:

1. If you cut off the head of a serpent, the body will writhe around and die.

2. Let the enemy think you are weak when you are strong and strong when you are weak.

Never think that just because if failed once that they won't do it again. Remember the World Trade Center was attacked within 5 years of 9/11.

Just something to think about.

[HairyEyeball]

Just some random thoughts on the subject:

Congress has recently recorded the lowest 'approval rating' in history, based on the fact that the overwhelming majority of the populace disagrees with their decisions and policies.

Approximately one third of the population owns at least one firearm.

The District of Columbia is, essentially, a 'designated victim zone', with firearms prohibited in public - yet it has a murder rate among the highest in the world.

There is a mindset among many of the professional politicians, primarily those in the 'majority party', that they are 'better' than the 'common folk', and can dictate how the proletariat lives.

Any detailed comparison between current conditions and those detailed in the Declaration of Independence would reveal alarming parallels, including excesses by the duly constituted government against its citizenry, including excessive taxation and the illicit restriction of 'natural rights'.

Given the above, as well as other factors clearly (in some minds) separating 'them' from 'us', is it not also conceivable that as much as the decision may stem from fear of a 'terrorist attack', it may also be predicated on the fear of armed insurrection on the part of an increasingly oppressed and over-regulated citizenry?

[Javelin66]

I guess I should have used the sarcasm smiley again- a CT analyst would tell you that the failed attack makes a second attempt almost a given.

[Woody]

Originally Posted by Javelin66

I guess I should have used the sarcasm smiley again- a CT analyst would tell you that the failed attack makes a second attempt almost a given.

Hopefully not by the same people though .That would just be embarrassing.
We were taught if we were alert and looked proffesional terrorists would go else where always a softer target out there .Guess Present lot dont care if they survive or not so that dosent hold true anymore.