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New Excerpt: from Vol. II of Jeff Head's Series - Sunday Morning Talk Show - Meet the Nation
Dragon's Fury Series Official Web Site ^ | April 4, 2002 | Jeff Head

Posted on 04/04/2002 2:20:55 PM PST by Jeff Head

SUNDAY MORNING TALK - MEET THE NATION

Excerpt From Chapter Two of Dragon's Fury - Trodden Under
Volume Two in the Dragon's Fury Series by JeffHead
Copyright 2002 by Jeff Head, All rights reserved

March 26, 2006, 90:23
ABS Broadcast Studios, “Meet the Nation”
New York City, New York

After the Junior Senator from California completed her comments, the well-known host turned to the Attorney General of the United States, Dean Byron Hull, and said.

“Mr. Hull, you must admit that these measures, Executive Orders and Presidential Directives are unprecedented in the history of our nation. At a time when so many Americans are concerned about violence, the President has enacted measures that will insure that the instruments of violence are more prevalent than ever amongst us. The Senator from California has just raised some severe constitutional concerns about the President’s actions with respect to gun laws passed by Congress. Two high ranking members of the President’s administration, the head of FEMA and the Director of the FBI, have resigned over this.”

“So, one more time … isn’t the President bound to uphold the laws of the land as passed by the Congress? Isn’t anything short of that a violation of his oath of office? Isn’t that in fact, as the Attorney General, you job in this administration, to execute faithfully the laws of the United States as passed by Congress”

The Attorney General had expected a grilling. Many of those who had made names for themselves, and even careers, by seeking and enacting legislation to limit the use of firearms, were not taking the President’s Executive Orders and Presidential Directives well at all. Since he had announced them so straight forwardly earlier in the week, the leading individuals in the anti-gun movement, in and out of political office, were making as big an issue of it as they could. Despite that, given the dire circumstances and continuing terror attacks within the borders of the United States, a large majority of the American people and majorities in both the House and Senate of the US Congress were supporting the President.

“Fred, we have been over this several times already. The President himself has addressed these issues very directly, including a very straight forward statement about the resignations. With all due respect to you and the Senator, these “unprecedented” actions are necessary precisely because we live in such unprecedented times and are witnessing such unprecedented occurrences within our nation. We are at war, the war is raging within our own borders and hundreds, even thousands of our own citizens are being killed and terribly injured. Events of the last few days have underscored this terrible reality.”

“The Executive Branch is given broad ranging powers when it comes to repelling invasion and overcoming insurrection in such circumstances. The President is simply exercising those powers. In this sense, the actions of the President are not nearly as precedent setting as those of Abraham Lincoln during the civil war when entire states sessions of legislature were cancelled and legislators imprisoned based on how they might vote during the secession question. So, from an executive powers standpoint, what the President is doing is responding as the Executive in directing those who work for him as to how to address the current wartime conditions. In so doing, every poll indicates he has the strong support of the vast majority of the people.”

“With respect to the oath of office, both for myself and the President … and for that matter for every governmental official and service person, that oath is to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution. It is not an oath to any single person. It is not an oath to any group of persons, and it is not an oath to a set of laws outside of the Constitution. It is an oath to the Constitution and any one or all of us are bound by that oath to oppose any laws or actions that are not consistent with the Constitution. It is how each branch of government remains a watchdog over the actions of the others.”

“Some of our colleagues disagree on the actions of the President from a constitutional perspective and they are free to pursue the constitutional avenues. I do not think they will be successful. Clearly, gun ownership and gun possession are protected by the US Constitution in the 2nd amendment. “Shall not be infringed” is clear and unmistakable language. The history of the nation indicates that for a much longer period of time than some of the current legislation has been in existence, that very unrestricted ownership and possession of firearms was recognized as in keeping with that 2nd amendment. Nothing short of a constitutional amendment can or should change that, and there are questions even if that is possible when this issue is contemplated in terms of the unalienable rights position.”

“Fred, again, as I stated to you in the opening remarks of today’s “Meet the Nation” show, this administration believes and is committed to bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution … particularly in the current set of circumstances. In fact these circumstances are making it an imperative. We honestly believe that this is our constitutional duty to restore the 2nd amendment to its proper place, and as events have indicated recently, in terms of protecting citizens, it is also our moral duty.”

The junior Senator from California could not contain herself and interrupted.

“Dean, I must say that I am ashamed of you. What you and the president and this administration are doing is using a horrific situation to push a radical, right-wing gun agenda on the rest of the nation. What you are doing is worse than shameful, it’s obscene. I tell you now, I along with a number of other Senators and representatives are going to do all we can to stop this … and if we cannot do it in the congress, we will take it to court.”

“I noticed you did not dwell too much on the resignations of the Director of the FBI or the head of FEMA. I think it is because they would agree with me when I say that this is nothing short of a malignant abuse of executive powers.”

The Attorney General had expected nothing less than abject opposition from Senator Crater. Her stand on all issues related to gun rights and her support of stringent gun control measures was well documented. Not even in these dire circumstances would she be moved from her ideological position, never mind the fact that her position was in direct opposition to the simple wording of the second amendment itself. It was why the producers of the “Meet the Nation” show had invited her to discuss the issue with the Attorney General.

But the fact that they had invited her, the junior Senator from California, instead of the senior Senator from California was very telling. In fact, the administration itself had expected similar abject opposition from California’s senior Senator as well. The circumstances surrounding the lack of opposition from that Senator would now serve as the Attorney General’s “Ace in the Hole” in culminating his response to the comments by Senator Crater.

“Well Senator, once again with all due respect, I must say that our “radical” stance is much more in keeping with the views and actions of the individuals who founded this nation than what you propose. And in answer to the allegation you and others raise that they lived in a “different time”, let me answer that in this way. While the nation was smaller and much more agrarian, while the means of communication and travel were slower and while the firearms of that day were not as advanced as those of today, one thing that has remained the same is the human heart. Those men understood human nature and allowed for it in an inspired way in putting together the government that has endured for so long. In the midst of establishing it, they themselves stated how critical an armed populace was in preserving the government that they created. All other considerations aside, I will put my faith in what they crafted and in their own words concerning it.”

“With respect to your attempts to use the Congress or the Judiciary to reverse what the President started on the evening of the 20th … it is your right to pursue such an avenue with your colleagues if you wish. But you’d best hurry because the numbers of those colleagues are diminishing rapidly. Very few people misunderstand the import of what occurred on the 20th at Foothill Mall in Colorado, or on the 15th near Boise, Idaho. Armed citizens repelled abject terror. Armed citizens saved lives. If more had been armed, particularly at the mall itself, many more lives would have been saved."

"Like I say, people on both sides of the aisle are seeing this for the obvious truth that it is. Let me quote your own distinguished colleague, the senior Senator from California, Senator Deanne Finestone in her surprising press release yesterday,”

“While I have typically been associated with the gun control lobby, I will support the President in this initiative. These are horrific and terrible times and they call for strong measures. Perhaps after the crisis has past we can consider some common sense legislation once again. But in this crisis, and perhaps extending beyond it, I must support the President in arming more of our decent, law-abiding citizens so they might be in place to interdict such terror before it can claim more lives. Of course this has been made tragically and painfully obvious to me personally as a result of the loss of our dear nephew and niece at LAX earlier this week. That experience has caused me to rethink my stance on this issue like no other could.”
Senator Crater’s demeanor was visibly impacted by the quote. She had always considered herself and Senator Finestone as two of the leaders in the efforts to place strict controls on the so called and uniquely American “right” to own guns. That such verbiage would originate from the senior Senator was bad enough, that this lackey of what she considered to be an “out of control” administration would parade that verbiage in front of millions of Americans was just too much.

“Dean, that’s way out of line. How dare you use what was clearly an emotional statement made at a time of abject grief to help push this agenda!”

For once, the Attorney General let his guard down for just an instant as he, in turn, interrupted, the Senator. With eyes flashing briefly, he said,

“No Senator, how dare YOU doubt the seriousness of the situation, and how dare you ascribe your own agenda and ideology to a situation that clearly calls for us as a people to rise to the occasion and fight for our very survival. The tragic circumstances that Senator Finestone’s relatives experienced are being shared by tens of thousands of families all across this nation, the vast majority of whom recognize the gravity of the situation. They agree with the President regarding what is going to be required of us as a people to face it.”

“Even though time is short, let me just briefly review once again for those watching the essence of the President’s initiatives by citing the following five points:”

“So, Senator, I would humbly suggest that you put aside your commitment to an ideology and to principles that are so clearly out of touch with that reality and join with us, just as Senator Feinstone has done. Either way, the President has made it clear that this administration is going forward with the measures he announced three nights ago, and we are confident that we have the votes in Congress and the support of the judiciary to insure that that they are carried out.”


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
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To: JohnHuang2
Jeff Head is the man !!
101 posted on 04/09/2002 11:11:04 AM PDT by blackie
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To: Robert A. Cook, PE
In case you missed this thread and the other threads regarding my latest "project", the book series "Dragon's Fury".

Here's the official web site:

Dragon's Fury - Breath of Fire

Regards.

102 posted on 04/09/2002 12:44:54 PM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head
You've been a busy beaver there, eh Jeff? The book sounds great. I'll be ordering one through the local B&N I guess. You should consider setting up a Paypal account for those of us that don't like using credit cards though. Then I can buy one direct. :)

Good luck and be well!

Jim

103 posted on 04/11/2002 5:33:19 AM PDT by Critter
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To: Critter
You can buy one direct through my site bro ... it just takes a little longer.

Draghon's Fury - Breath of Fire

Just email me (jeffhead@bigplanet.com)

and I'll let you know the details, or use the order page at the site.

I've shipped quite af ew myself.

104 posted on 04/11/2002 5:54:14 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: blackie
You da Man!

BUMP Back.

105 posted on 04/23/2002 5:09:55 PM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head
Dragon's Fury...Bump !!
106 posted on 04/23/2002 5:32:13 PM PDT by blackie
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To: blackie
Thanks for the BUMP!

Here's one back at you.

Volume II is proceeding well. over half finished and really flowing. I believe it is going to be better than Volume I ... but that's just me and I wrote it! LOL!

107 posted on 04/23/2002 5:39:15 PM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head
I enjoyed this latest excerpt. Life is really imitating art lately. This week's warning about an incident at a mall is pretty scary. If such an incident occurs, let's hope it's in a state where concealed carry is allowed.

I didn't know about Sharon arming 60,000 civilians. If that's what it takes to stop these maniacal terrorists in Israel, I say it's a good move.

Hey, Jeff, has Mel Gibson seen your manuscripts? These would make a couple of darn good movies!

108 posted on 04/24/2002 11:01:16 AM PDT by Palladin
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To: Palladin
has Mel Gibson seen your manuscripts?

I only wish. I have no idea how to get it in his hands where he actually has the time, or gets the chance to read it.

109 posted on 04/24/2002 11:05:14 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head
Well, surely there must be a FReeper or two on here who is personally acquainted with Mel. Let's hope they see this thread.
110 posted on 04/24/2002 11:07:25 AM PDT by Palladin
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To: Jeff Head
"Volume II is proceeding well. over half finished and really flowing."

Perfect, can hardly wait...Bump !!

111 posted on 04/24/2002 2:24:03 PM PDT by blackie
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To: blackie
Thanks. Watch FR and THE SITE

BUMP back.

112 posted on 04/24/2002 2:31:35 PM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head
Thanks Jeff, your site is already bookmarked.
113 posted on 04/24/2002 4:37:26 PM PDT by blackie
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To: Palladin
Another BUMP for Mel seeing the thread.
114 posted on 05/12/2002 9:34:11 PM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: Senator Pardek; freeeee; TomGuy; DugwayDuke
Good "cause and effect" from the horrific events described in excerpt one.
115 posted on 06/26/2002 7:50:17 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: InkStone
2nd excerpt from Volume II of the series. Volume II was published in July of this year (2002).
116 posted on 10/20/2002 8:46:51 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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