Reagan in 1988 did indeed revise the document, then Clinton in 1994.
After 9/11 we got the Patriot Act through Congress. And the Bush Amendments were to update the Preparedness to match the new Patriot Act.
As someone on the other main thread asked yesterday why the wording changes. And I gave a few examples of how the actual tone of the document changes.
Peacetime vs. Wartime vs. non-emergency vs. emergency?
And the other wording change that I thought was more significant, but is not being discussed,
“threat” vs. “need”
So if we're talking about Peacetime, Wartime, and threat; what connotations does that conjure?
If we're talking about non-emergency, emergency, and needs; again what are those connotations in your mind?
While these words are similar, they are not synonymous in my mind in context to the purpose of the original regulatory authority.
words—mere words— the playthings of diplomats and politicians. Do you know where our Navy and Marines are being deployed? Is it just a precaution —should Israel decide to H-— with the 0 and his plans for reelection?