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Chapter 1 Sedition
"The President of the United States."
The Man strode into the room with a purposeful stride, followed by his A.G. and the head of B.A.T.F.. "Please, remain seated gentlemen. General Tonka, what is the status of the redeployment of our overseas troops?"
"Mr. President, In Europe, operation "Winds of Change" is ahead of schedule. We think total pullback will be accomplished by the end of the month. "Stalwart Foe" in East Asia is roughly on schedule, with all troops home in 3 to 4 weeks. Africa, South and Central America, and Libya are complete. The Middle East is our problem child, The troops are leaving the countries on time but the turnaround time for the airplanes is much greater than expected. Maintenance issues with the transports and resistance from State and City officials compound the problem. Putting the troops to work is the major hang-up in most of the citys. Most Mayors do not want the troops interfering in law enforcement issues."
"Thank You General. I've called this session because the time is overdue for this country to regain her security and sense of direction, the Corporations and special interests have held sway for far too long. Keeping my people and other minorities enslaved in all but name. This has finally caused enough outrage that my people are starting to understand, and are angry. The violence caused by the Tea Parties and right wing groups like the NRA and The Boy Scouts have just been too much for my people to take anymore."
While the President was speaking, black suited men, looking like so many modern ninja's, filed in the chamber, until one stood behind each member of the Joint Chiefs. On cue, each man around the table was presented with a single paper, on the heading of each was written the word RESIGNATION. "I have just returned from a special session of the 8 "super members" of congress where they voted unanimously to suspend the Constitution and declare Martial Law for the duration of the crisis. My first act will be to demand your resignation, effective immediately. You have failed America. That is why I requested your deputy's to attend. Now sign those and hand them to your handler behind you and stand up so the Joint Chiefs may sit in their own chairs."
A clamor of voices rose from those in the room. "Why you can't.." "I don't see how...." "Good riddance to your...." "Shove it up....."
"GENTLEMEN......" Interrupted the Attorney General, "Don't go away mad, .......just go away...." As a group, the stunned older service members rose and started to head to the door. Commandant Hackworth, USMC. Actually spit near the shoes of Deputy Calvers, head of the B.A.T.F. as he strolled toward the door. The shocked Second in commands, now the Joint Chiefs, slowly took their seats. And remained quiet. The old Chiefs clustered in front of the door waiting for it to open. It remained closed.
Deputy Calvers turned to the President who nodded his head. "Emergency Executive Order #1, Members of the newly designated Special Branch will be directed to investigate, apprehend, try, and carry out self directed judgments in the interest of maintaining order. By order of the President of the United States, I find Each of you guilty of sedition and sentence you to be remanded to the nearest Special Branch facility until further notice. Carry out the sentence." As one the old Joint chiefs sucked in one collective breath and their body
"The President of the United States."
The Man strode into the room with a purposeful stride, followed by his A.G. and the head of B.A.T.F.. "Please, remain seated gentlemen. General Tonka, what is the status of the redeployment of our overseas troops?"
"Mr. President, In Europe, operation "Winds of Change" is ahead of schedule. We think total pullback will be accomplished by the end of the month. "Stalwart Foe" in East Asia is roughly on schedule, with all troops home in 3 to 4 weeks. Africa, South and Central America, and Libya are complete. The Middle East is our problem child, The troops are leaving the countries on time but the turnaround time for the airplanes is much greater than expected. Maintenance issues with the transports and resistance from State and City officials compound the problem. Putting the troops to work is the major hang-up in most of the citys. Most Mayors do not want the troops interfering in law enforcement issues."
"Thank You General. I've called this session because the time is overdue for this country to regain her security and sense of direction, the Corporations and special interests have held sway for far too long. Keeping my people and other minorities enslaved in all but name. This has finally caused enough outrage that my people are starting to understand, and are angry. The violence caused by the Tea Parties and right wing groups like the NRA and The Boy Scouts have just been too much for my people to take anymore."
While the President was speaking, black suited men, looking like so many modern ninja's, filed in the chamber, until one stood behind each member of the Joint Chiefs. On cue, each man around the table was presented with a single paper, on the heading of each was written the word RESIGNATION. "I have just returned from a special session of the 8 "super members" of congress where they voted unanimously to suspend the Constitution and declare Martial Law for the duration of the crisis. My first act will be to demand your resignation, effective immediately. You have failed America. That is why I requested your deputy's to attend. Now sign those and hand them to your handler behind you and stand up so the Joint Chiefs may sit in their own chairs."
A clamor of voices rose from those in the room. "Why you can't.." "I don't see how...." "Good riddance to your...." "Shove it up....."
"GENTLEMEN......" Interrupted the Attorney General, "Don't go away mad, .......just go away...." As a group, the stunned older service members rose and started to head to the door. Commandant Hackworth, USMC. Actually spit near the shoes of Deputy Calvers, head of the B.A.T.F. as he strolled toward the door. The shocked Second in commands, now the Joint Chiefs, slowly took their seats. And remained quiet. The old Chiefs clustered in front of the door waiting for it to open. It remained closed.
Deputy Calvers turned to the President who nodded his head. "Emergency Executive Order #1, Members of the newly designated Special Branch will be directed to investigate, apprehend, try, and carry out self directed judgments in the interest of maintaining order. By order of the President of the United States, I find Each of you guilty of sedition and sentence you to be remanded to the nearest Special Branch facility until further notice. Carry out the sentence." As one the old Joint chiefs sucked in one collective breath and their body
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