No Greater Threat: America After September 11 and the Rise of a National Security StateAlgora Publishing, 2002 - 536 pages A pertinent analysis of the "USA Patriot Act," based on meticulous legal research and straight talk, points to America's ominous evolution into a national security state. "In this very important study, C. W. Michaels gives us a unique guide and commentar. |
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... action failures connected to the November 1979 seizure in Iran of the American Embassy and the taking of 62 American hostages. When Reagan had handily defeated Carter in 1980, the hostages were released — but not until after the ...
... action failures connected to the November 1979 seizure in Iran of the American Embassy and the taking of 62 American hostages. When Reagan had handily defeated Carter in 1980, the hostages were released — but not until after the ...
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... action in global arenas (especially during the Reagan-Bush administration) might not be looked upon favorably by other nations. If this policy was designed to quell “terrorism,” increase security and reduce global conflicts, it faced an ...
... action in global arenas (especially during the Reagan-Bush administration) might not be looked upon favorably by other nations. If this policy was designed to quell “terrorism,” increase security and reduce global conflicts, it faced an ...
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... action in Afghanistan was at 69%, with 21% supporting it 4. See 50 U.S.C. §402(a). NSC members are the President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Director of Mutual Security, Chair of the National Security ...
... action in Afghanistan was at 69%, with 21% supporting it 4. See 50 U.S.C. §402(a). NSC members are the President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Director of Mutual Security, Chair of the National Security ...
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... action was not finished, and 72% supporting US action in other countries to “capture terrorists.”6 Americans need take care what wishes they are making. Unquestioning endorsement of these actions, unquestioned support of anything, has ...
... action was not finished, and 72% supporting US action in other countries to “capture terrorists.”6 Americans need take care what wishes they are making. Unquestioning endorsement of these actions, unquestioned support of anything, has ...
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... action designed to stifle or dilute political opposition or unpopular views. Without being an exclusive list, ten Congressional actions or events are of special note in America's history of national-level suppression of dissent ...
... action designed to stifle or dilute political opposition or unpopular views. Without being an exclusive list, ten Congressional actions or events are of special note in America's history of national-level suppression of dissent ...
Contents
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The USA PATRIOT ACT Titles IV Through VI | 119 |
The USA PATRIOT ACT Titles VII Through X | 157 |
Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 Proposed | 211 |
The First Six Elements of a National Security State | 229 |
The Next Six Elements of a National Security State | 359 |
The National Security State Scorecard a Possible Future Overall Cultural Themes | 473 |
Closing Observations and the Need for Watchfulness | 503 |
Index | 525 |
Books and Recommended Reading | 529 |
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Page 37 - When a nation is at war many things that might be said in time of peace are such a hindrance to its effort that their utterance will not be endured so long as men fight, and that no court could regard them as protected by any constitutional right.
Page 37 - The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger...
Page 399 - A world where some live in comfort and plenty, while half of the human race lives on less than $2 a day, is neither just nor stable.
Page 147 - [A] warrant is not required to break down a door to enter a burning home to rescue occupants or extinguish a fire, to prevent a shooting or to bring emergency aid to an injured person. The need to protect or preserve life or avoid serious injury is justification for what would be otherwise illegal absent an exigency or emergency.
Page 397 - America is now threatened less by conquering states than we are by failing ones. We are menaced less by fleets and armies than by catastrophic technologies in the hands of the embittered few.
Page 397 - The United States possesses unprecedented — and unequaled — strength and influence in the world. Sustained by faith in the principles of liberty, and the value of a free society, this position comes with unparalleled responsibilities, obligations, and opportunity. The great strength of this nation must be used to promote a balance of power that favors freedom.
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