James Rickards - martial law, suspended elections

[mzgarden]

Seems like a reasonable guy with some pretty wild (but believable) possibilities.

Jim Rickards article - dailyreckoning.com/the-year-of-cascading-crises/

As these crises cascade, don’t be surprised if the White House imposes martial law and even takes steps to suspend the elections...........

What Can You Do to Survive?
The events I’m talking about would likely result in market turmoil. That’s why it’s prudent to increase your cash allocation, decrease your stock allocation (especially tech stocks) and have gold bullion coins and at least one monster box (containing 500 one-ounce American Silver Eagles available from the U.S. Mint). Land and fine art are other valuable assets.

Basically, you want assets that are not vulnerable to bank failure and are not in digital form because of hacking and power grid failures. If you are in stocks, I would allocate funds to major oil companies, major defense contractors, mining companies and agriculture firms such as Cargill and ADM. Treasury notes are another good play because interest rates should plunge in any recession emerging from the chaos.

As I understand it, Martial Law (military rule) can be for the whole country, a state, a city or a region.  Posse Comitatus ruled Congressional Approval was required for national use of military in domestic law enforcement. 

But - what about for a Region, City or a State and state militia?  I'm wondering about Chicago and the Demo convention.  If there are riots - could that be enough suspend a national election?

Feels like uncharted waters when TPTB seem to be willing to ignore or make up the rule of law and my crystal ball is cracked.

[Ozarks Tom]

I can't see riots in Chicago alone being a reason for martial law beyond Chicago, although they could spread to other cities I guess. Possibly throwing in a CIA/FBI inspired mass shooting of black children by a controlled nut case could be the spark.

I agree there's tremendous panic in the democrat's camp. They know Biden is toast in a general election, with no real competitor in the wings to challenge Trump. Newsom? California isn't a model the rest of the country wants to emulate, even in blue states.

Desperate people do desperate things, and intentionally destroying the economy to set off civil disturbances nationwide isn't beyond them. To do that though they'd have to get started soon or their game would be exposed as political if too close to the election.

As to Chinese or other foreign hacking, we're at their mercy right now. I've little doubt they'd try to influence our elections if they thought it couldn't be traced back to them. It would be an act of war if they were caught. It's not beyond our own intelligence community to hack our financial system though, and try blaming it on North Korea.

So many possibilities, and so many reasons other than just Trump.

[daw]

I have a nut case harassing me. If he was offered $$$$$$ I am sure he would take to dispose of illegal children here

[fordy]

...................I was just thinking , Hmmmm , what's the easiest way to 'Reach' out and touch someone to lessen their ability to trespass on my property while trying to remove any item that doesn't belong to them ! Oh , now I just remembered my old Winchester model 70 with the 2-7 power scope is a great "Social" influencer when a group of folks start down my road without an invitation ! , fordy

[blackfeather]

There are all sorts of possibilities concerning the coming election. 1) Election delay, country is locked down due to economic crisis (of their making), or terrorism or some other excuse. If elections are delayed, they will probably never happen.
2) litigation, Trump doesn't get his 270 electoral votes (due to Kennedy running) and it falls to the house of representatives, each state gets one vote, so every newly elected person responsible for having part in the decision of who the state will vote for will be challenged in court, the rules will be challenged as well. Dragging out for as long as possible the decision as who will be president. The second possibility is accusation of cheating, though the courts ignored this in 2020, they will not in 2024 since they are controlled by the deep state. Fabricated documentation of cheating, fabricated testimony is not beyond them. Anything to delay his ascension to office and the courts can move as slow as a snail if that is what they desire.
3) violence, Assassinations, riots, terrorism, again anything to prevent him from taking office.

So don't keep your money in banks. Have emergency money on hand. Rickard's advice is sound. I'd also be sure to have 6 months of food on hand.

[sunny225]

Feb 22, 2024 19:20:31 GMT blackfeather said:

So don't keep your money in banks. Have emergency money on hand. Rickard's advice is sound. I'd also be sure to have 6 months of food on hand.

THIS

[farmgirl]

Feb 22, 2024 19:20:31 GMT blackfeather said:

There are all sorts of possibilities concerning the coming election. 1) Election delay, country is locked down due to economic crisis (of their making), or terrorism or some other excuse. If elections are delayed, they will probably never happen.
2) litigation, Trump doesn't get his 270 electoral votes (due to Kennedy running) and it falls to the house of representatives, each state gets one vote, so every newly elected person responsible for having part in the decision of who the state will vote for will be challenged in court, the rules will be challenged as well. Dragging out for as long as possible the decision as who will be president. The second possibility is accusation of cheating, though the courts ignored this in 2020, they will not in 2024 since they are controlled by the deep state. Fabricated documentation of cheating, fabricated testimony is not beyond them. Anything to delay his ascension to office and the courts can move as slow as a snail if that is what they desire.
3) violence, Assassinations, riots, terrorism, again anything to prevent him from taking office.

So don't keep your money in banks. Have emergency money on hand. Rickard's advice is sound. I'd also be sure to have 6 months of food on hand.

I like some of what RFK says, but he leans very socialist, and he's not a supporter of the 2nd amendment. I don't think he'll get very many votes.

I doubt the election will be postponed or canceled. Every election year I hear that, and the elections still happen. However, I don't doubt there will be all kinds of shenanigans between now and November.

[farmrbrown]

I realize most people have short memories but almost all of us were under a "polite" form of Martial Law beginning in March of 2020, called 'State of Emergency' and ruled by Executive Orders.
North Carolina's lasted until August 15th, 2022 when final order was lifted - only after the state legislature forced the Governor to do so.
While it's true we never had the National Guaed rolling tanks thru the streets, the power and authority was always there.

www.mvapublicaffairs.com/2020/03/covid-19-nc-executive-orders/

A few excerpts from the earliest ones.

Frequently Asked Questions for North Carolina’s Stay At Home Order March 27, 2020
On Friday, March 27, 2020 Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 121, ordering North
Carolinians to remain in their homes except for performing essential work and essential
activities such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety
purposes.

Is this Executive Order mandatory or is it just guidance?
This Order is mandatory. All persons and other entities are required to comply if they do not fall within the exemptions that are specified in the Order.
How will this Executive Order be enforced?
Governor Cooper is seeking voluntary cooperation from all state residents and businesses to ensure the health and safety of our communities. If voluntary cooperation is not achieved, state and local law enforcement officers have the authority to enforce the Order.

If my business was previously required to close under an Executive Order or a local Stay at Home order, are there any circumstances under this Order that would allow me to re-open? No.

Are religious functions allowed?
Religious gatherings are subject to the mass gathering ban and may not have more than 10 people. Participants should practice social distancing.

Where can I report a business that is operating in violation of the Order?
Governor Cooper is seeking voluntary cooperation from all state residents and businesses to ensure the health and safety of our communities. If voluntary cooperation is not achieved, state and local law enforcement officers have the authority to enforce the Order.

[Ozarks Tom]

farmrbrown, After a couple years of eye-opening disclosures I really doubt those same citizens that followed the governor's mandate would do it again, no matter the MSM dire warnings. The old "Fool me once...." applies.

I hate to say it, but my bet is on terrorist attacks, starting in July or August. Taking into account the millions of invaders the past three years, including those tens of thousands from our deadly adversaries, and those adversaries' interest in who becomes/remains President in November, their best time to strike would give time for the martial law to be firmly in place. Sorry for the run-on sentence, but I was on a roll.

[blackfeather]

Feb 22, 2024 23:56:58 GMT Ozarks Tom said:

farmrbrown , After a couple years of eye-opening disclosures I really doubt those same citizens that followed the governor's mandate would do it again, no matter the MSM dire warnings. The old "Fool me once...." applies.

That is why I think that if they want to lock down again the banking system is prime target.  Without money, you're forced to be locked down.  No paycheck would be cashed or direct deposited, and if you're lucky you might be able to withdraw 40$ a day from savings.  No savings then your out of luck. Probably no food stamp cards either, as many of those are bank run programs.