Hungary Anoints Der Fuhrer

[Spurtacular]

https://news.yahoo.com/hungarys-orban-seeks-sweeping-powers-virus-fight-022138638.html


After declaring a state of emergency on March 11, the new law gives Orban the power to indefinitely rule by decree until the government decides the emergency is over.

[ElNono]

Yep, we're in agreement on this one. Repulsive.

[hater]

this will happen in lots of places

elections will be canceled/postponed

[ElNono]

I see this happening in Brazil and Turkey too, tbh (although Turkey is a defacto dictatorship as it is)

[ElNono]

this will happen in lots of places

elections will be canceled/postponed

I think Poland was in the middle of this shit too..

[Spurtacular]

Yep, we're in agreement on this one. Repulsive.

The same stuff is happening in local governments. You'll see it in time....

[ElNono]

The same stuff is happening in local governments. You'll see it in time....

I don't think so. But we'll see in time.

[Spurtacular]

I don't think so. But we'll see in time.

Well, odds are you'll remain obstinate either way.

[ElNono]

Well, odds are you'll remain obstinate either way.

Just said the same on the other thread... how many States we have right now under Martial Law?

History is on my side. We'll see if it sticks.

[Spurtacular]

Just said the same on the other thread... how many States we have right now under Martial Law?

History is on my side. We'll see if it sticks.

What history?

[ElNono]

What history?

Every time there was Martial Law declared on a State in the Union, it was temporary, due to an emergency and eventually lifted.

[ChumpDumper]

:lmao "What history?"

[Spurtacular]

Every time there was Martial Law declared on a State in the Union, it was temporary, due to an emergency and eventually lifted.

Every time? Patriot Act has been expanded in the last twenty years.

Side note: :lol Neutered ankle biter Chump

[ChumpDumper]

:rollin"Every time?"

[DMX7]

Every time? Patriot Act has been expanded in the last twenty years.

Side note: :lol Neutered ankle biter Chump

The Patriot Act is martial law?

[Spurtacular]

The Patriot Act is martial law?

A close cousin. Suspended rights in the name of safety.

[ElNono]

Every time? Patriot Act has been expanded in the last twenty years.

Side note: :lol Neutered ankle biter Chump

I've always been a complete hater of the Patriot Act, but why are you equating that with Martial Law again?

[ElNono]

Nevermind, saw your post.

The difference is that the Patriot Act can be sunset any time Congress decides to do so. Martial Law would require State and US Constitutional amendments, a much higher bar.

[DMX7]

A close cousin. Suspended rights in the name of safety.

It’s not even close to martial law.

[Spurtacular]

Nevermind, saw your post.

The difference is that the Patriot Act can be sunset any time Congress decides to do so. Martial Law would require State and US Constitutional amendments, a much higher bar.

But it's not. Only two decades and counting...

[ElNono]

But it's not. Only two decades and counting...

Well, I already answered to this. You convince people to vote the way you do (we do have elections, and freedom of movement to go vote, unlike during Martial Law), and then it'll be sunset.

I've been voicing my displeasure with it plenty too, but apparently haven't changed many people's minds. I'll continue to do so, but c'est la vie.

[Spurtacular]

It’s not even close to martial law.

:cry Government wouldn't trick us!!! :cry

:lol Ankle Biter X

[ChumpDumper]

"A cl:lolse c:lolusin"

[DMX7]

"A cl:lolse c:lolusin"

He teaches political science at Liberty University... or at least he thinks he does.

[Winehole23]

https://news.yahoo.com/hungarys-orban-seeks-sweeping-powers-virus-fight-022138638.htmlBad news for Roma, Jews, foreigners and indie journalists.

[RandomGuy]

wow, what a unique thread. Must be awesome.