I’ve heard all the rumors, and innuendo about what powers NSPD-51 grants the President. I have even read the directive several times myself. And, while I understand it in parts, some of it remains vague – perhaps intentionally.
Still, I wonder what it truly means.
Reading various blogs and Internet sites the general consensus is that NSPD-51 grants the President the power to do everything from suspend the election to declare martial law and stay in power long after his term is supposed to end.
There are those - some of whom would be considered “conspiracy theorists” - who wholeheartedly believe that President Bush will exercise his Executive powers granted in NSPD-51 sometime prior to January 20.
Personally, I’m just confused.
But, I am trying to be informed. And really understand some of the laws that are on the books, especially this one.
What is your interpretation?
For those who have never heard of or read the initiative, you can read it here via the White House website http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070509-12.html.
The Wizard has spoken.
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