WWNC talk show host Matt Mittan has been talking a lot lately about the president’s executive order to dilute states’ rights by creating a council of ten governors to partner with federal executives “on matters related to the National Guard and civil support missions.” Mittan pointed out one member is Jay Nixon, who as attorney general in Missouri issued the scandalous report claiming anti-abortionists, supporters of the Second Amendment, people who vote for third-party candidates, Christians, and people who speak out against the IRS and the Fed could be domestic terrorists. Another, Brad Henry, issued English translations of the Koran with the state seal to all 149 Oklahoma state legislators. Another, Luis G. Fortuno of the great (Ejem!) state of Puerto Rico, has deployed the national guard to enhance law enforcement in four of his cities. Others came to power questionably.
Stormin’ Bev (The Bear) Perdue is another appointee. If I were in her shoes, after examining my expertise in military tactics and strategy, I would presume my appointment was a reflection of the president’s low estimation of my intellect. Perdue no doubt sees this, but is heroically serving, supposing a seat filled with inanity is better than one filled with liberty-crushing power-lust.
