The pandemic is indeed present. We have seen numerous cases. Fortunately for the vast majority of people, they have little to no symptoms, or something on par with the common cold. However, those that get sick, get REALLY sick. Fortunately it is a small number of those infected. I do not see a national emergency here any more than with the regular cold and flu season.
(donning tinfoil hat)...I think this is a dress rehearsal. In just twelve months, a national election is planned. What "National Emergency" will conveniently keep us away from the polls?
I believe the "in-your-face" actions of the democrat congress and Obamas appointees such as Eric Holder are because they are assured there will be no more free elections in this country.
Who is it that will be in command of the US Armed Forces by November, 2010?