Comments on: What Would Martial Law Look Like? http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/ Author James Bovard Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:23:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: chris http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74781 chris Tue, 15 May 2007 16:19:58 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74781 The confident, mighty and secure do not need such displays. Militaries may arguably be the natural outcome of nationalism, even not approaching jingoism. But militaries are the hand of government sponsored murder. Give government any resource and it will find ways to use it. Such public displays prominently show our fear, and are symbols of our response to fear. And we pass it along to the next generation at worst with merely a frown on our faces, rather than anger at the rape that is really is. "War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes; and armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few." Madison The confident, mighty and secure do not need such displays. Militaries may arguably be the natural outcome of nationalism, even not approaching jingoism. But militaries are the hand of government sponsored murder. Give government any resource and it will find ways to use it.

Such public displays prominently show our fear, and are symbols of our response to fear. And we pass it along to the next generation at worst with merely a frown on our faces, rather than anger at the rape that is really is.

“War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes; and armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.” Madison

]]> By: Mike of the Great White North http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74767 Mike of the Great White North Tue, 15 May 2007 16:07:11 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74767 People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people! V People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people!

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]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74655 Jim Tue, 15 May 2007 12:13:21 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74655 Tom, alas, in this post-9/11 era, citizen self-service is no longer allowed. But at least they have not yet banned taking photographs on the Smithsonian Mall.... Tom, alas, in this post-9/11 era, citizen self-service is no longer allowed.

But at least they have not yet banned taking photographs on the Smithsonian Mall….

]]> By: Tom Blanton http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74464 Tom Blanton Tue, 15 May 2007 05:42:06 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74464 Nice pictures, Jim. The decorative fencing is especially pleasing. What a glorious day in DC! I hope all the citizens remembered to thank the guardians of our way of life for their service. As for me, I've been serviced so well I can hardly sit down. I'd like to thank all the government folks for their service by volunteering to go without all their servicing - they deserve a break. I'll just serve myself. Nice pictures, Jim. The decorative fencing is especially pleasing. What a glorious day in DC!

I hope all the citizens remembered to thank the guardians of our way of life for their service. As for me, I’ve been serviced so well I can hardly sit down. I’d like to thank all the government folks for their service by volunteering to go without all their servicing - they deserve a break. I’ll just serve myself.

]]> By: David Hill http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74268 David Hill Mon, 14 May 2007 23:49:37 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74268 I was in Tehran in 1979 when martial law was declared. There was a tank on a busy intersection near where I worked. A demonstration marched down one street and the officers gave the order to fire into them. Instead of carrying out the orders the enlisted men turned on their officers and joined the demonstrators. I should hope something similar would happen here, I was in Tehran in 1979 when martial law was declared. There was a tank on a busy intersection near where I worked. A demonstration marched down one street and the officers gave the order to fire into them. Instead of carrying out the orders the enlisted men turned on their officers and joined the demonstrators. I should hope something similar would happen here,

]]> By: Alpowolf http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74198 Alpowolf Mon, 14 May 2007 21:16:22 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74198 <i>Why does celebrating “Public Service Recognition” always involve are rulers brandishing heavy weaponry?</i>It reminds me of that Calvin and Hobbes cartoon, where the two of them are "playing war". Hobbes asks "How come we play war and not peace?" Calvin replies "Too few role models." Why does celebrating “Public Service Recognition” always involve are rulers brandishing heavy weaponry?It reminds me of that Calvin and Hobbes cartoon, where the two of them are “playing war”. Hobbes asks “How come we play war and not peace?” Calvin replies “Too few role models.”

]]> By: Jim http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74029 Jim Mon, 14 May 2007 13:35:34 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-74029 Steve - Thanks for the plug! If folks here haven't taken a look at Steve's Aging Hipster <a href="http://theaginghipster.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">blog</a>, it is a hoot. It is as honest on politics as the day is long - and that is such a rare virtue these days. Plus, thanks to Steve's cultural insights, I'll never think about the state of Georgia the same. Steve - Thanks for the plug!

If folks here haven’t taken a look at Steve’s Aging Hipster blog, it is a hoot. It is as honest on politics as the day is long - and that is such a rare virtue these days.

Plus, thanks to Steve’s cultural insights, I’ll never think about the state of Georgia the same.

]]> By: Original Steve http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-73903 Original Steve Mon, 14 May 2007 09:14:32 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-73903 http://theaginghipster.blogspot.com/2007/05/new-jim-bovard.html http://theaginghipster.blogspot.com/2007/05/new-jim-bovard.html

]]> By: Original Steve http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-73898 Original Steve Mon, 14 May 2007 09:10:44 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-73898 Its just more proof of what is happening regarding the military-industrial complex. Remember, when we get out the Iraq War, They are going to "follow us over here." So, we just cant even think about cutting all those juicy contracts. Its just more proof of what is happening regarding the military-industrial complex.

Remember, when we get out the Iraq War, They are going to “follow us over here.” So, we just cant even think about cutting all those juicy contracts.

]]> By: Sol http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-73778 Sol Mon, 14 May 2007 05:45:45 +0000 http://jimbovard.com/blog/2007/05/13/what-would-martial-law-look-like/#comment-73778 "I was struck by the atmosphere at the military exhibition - the soldiers acted like it was practically a party." They probably feel that being anywhere except Iraq or Afghanistan is a party. “I was struck by the atmosphere at the military exhibition - the soldiers acted like it was practically a party.”

They probably feel that being anywhere except Iraq or Afghanistan is a party.

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