From the Declaration of Independence to the Declaration of Dictatorship...

[stevietheman]

the day Bush signs the Pro-Torture bill, the Old Republic is gone, unless and until courts intervene (if they can) or the military says in some manner, "Enough!".

The only fear I have at this point is that we patriots of the left and center (and even some true conservatives) will have to consider violence against the government in the near future if these unconstitutional, un-American activities don't cease. And that would indeed be a sad, but necessary bloodbath.

Am I too premature in my thinking here?

[indepat]

1. We the people can accept it or in number too large to be ignored

let the Congress know their feelings. The easiest way would be at the ballot box, by defeating every Congressman, both Democrat and Republican, who voted for torture, suspension of habeas corpus et al, and every Senator up for re-election who voted likewise. Until we the people send such loud, clear and unambiguous messages, nothing much is likely to change.

[stevietheman]

2. I concur that we should try the ballot box first and foremost...

but if that fails in some way (not including a fair democratic loss to Republicans), I think we will need a "Plan B".