Yes.
I, for one, have believed for maybe 5 years now that America is gone. I keep fighting primarily because, as a Christian, I believe that I'm called to stand for what's right. But we ain't gonna win this one, folks. There *is* going to be a global government, our rights have been transmogrified into privileges that "our" government can give and take at their whimsy. Most likely, it all just plays into the last days scenario that the Bible describes.
There really is no difference between the Republicans and the Democrats at this point. It's all smoke and mirrors to keep the sheep occupied while The Agenda goes forward, regardless of who's in office. With the Constitution now essentially totally ignored, by both Rs and Ds, there is nothing to stop them.
I suggest that it's time to start thinking about how you and your family are going to survive under what's coming. Start thinking details - there are a lot of choices to be made. For Christians, we can still be Light, and Light shines brightest in Darkness. And ultimately, that's what's most important.
Regarding the secret 'tribunals' (the classic term is 'star chamber', I'd like for someone to point out to me where it is in the Constitution that the president is authorized to create courts. Oh, that's right, I forgot. It's an Emergency so he can just do whatever he wants.
Re: preparedness, I've been thinking about it for some time now.