[Forward the Light Brigade]

To keep from going to jail for his many known and unknown crimes—Obama may well try an EO and bring in Martial Law—because of some crisis—like Assassinations. Black Lives matter riots, Terrorism like 9-11. Bombs—EMP attacks Grid gone. That way he can serve a 3rd Term. The Supream Court is comprimised (Obama has something on Roberts) and will go along. He can dismiss congress and rule by decree after tossing in Jail the Generals and admirals that do not agree with him. It could happen—This primary might be the last election in a decade. His hand picked congress will make Obama President for Life. What will people do once the shootings start? ZIP. Fear will rule the state.

[Smokin' Joe]

While an EMP attack would paralyze communications, it would shut down the media, too. It is tough to spread panic without the media, although there would be plenty of uncertainty to go around. That is why I find an EMP attack less likely than an out and out nuke, possibly of a major urban area.

Then, with media elsewhere, the panic could be spread, and the orders issued to the general populace.