Why did the Biden administration update a 2007 DoD law to now allow for the assassination of American citizens?
Link to the updated DoD handbook: https://dodsioo.defense.gov/Portals/46/Documents/DoDD_5240.01_DoD_Intel_Intel-Related_Assist_to_LE_and_Civil_Authorities_27_Sep_24.pdf
Here is a breakdown from a channel on X: https://x.com/amuse/status/1842701416701255745?s=61&t=e_kQXjN0XV-ohh_U2PFEVg
ASSASSINATION: With just months left in office the Biden-Harris regime decided to update the 17 year old Bush-era directive against assassination of Americans. Why would the regime feel the need to legalize killing Americans who threaten the foundations of our democracy?
In a chilling and unambiguous act, the Biden-Harris regime has recently updated the 2007 DoD Directive 5240.01, stripping away crucial protections that safeguarded American citizens from government-sanctioned assassin@tions. The original directive contained an explicit prohibition, stating, "Under no circumstances shall any DoD Component or DoD employee engage in, or conspire to engage in, assassin@tion." This unequivocal language has been removed, paving the way for a dangerous new precedent that authorizes the targeting of both American citizens and foreign nationals—both on domestic soil and abroad—under vague and ominous "special circumstances."
This egregious alteration marks a perilous departure from the established norms that have historically protected the civil liberties of U.S. citizens. The notion that the government can now potentially authorize the assassination of Americans under the guise of national security is nothing short of a constitutional crisis. It opens a Pandora's box where the executive branch could circumvent legal processes and judicial oversight, allowing for a chilling expansion of government power and an alarming erosion of individual rights.
The Biden-Harris regime’s willingness to authorize assassin@tion reflects a profound disregard for the sanctity of American lives and the rule of law. It exemplifies a troubling trend toward authoritarianism, where the state’s interests are prioritized over the rights of individuals. By enabling the targeting of U.S. citizens—often without the checks and balances that judicial oversight provides—the regime is setting a dangerous precedent that could lead to abuses of power reminiscent of the darkest chapters in our nation’s history.
Moreover, the implications extend beyond mere policy shifts; they signal a fundamental transformation in the relationship between the government and its citizens. The ability of the state to conduct targeted killings without due process undermines the very foundations of our democratic society, where the rule of law and the protection of individual rights have been paramount. It raises unsettling questions: Who decides what constitutes a "threat"? What criteria are used to determine when such extreme measures are warranted?
This new directive does not merely modify existing procedures; it fundamentally alters the landscape of governmental authority and individual rights in America. As we stand at this critical juncture, we must remain vigilant and resolute in our defense of civil liberties. The implications of the Biden-Harris regime’s actions demand serious reflection and urgent action from all who cherish the freedoms granted to us by our Constitution.
In conclusion, the recent updates to DoD Directive 5240.01 should serve as a clarion call for all Americans. The stripping away of prohibitions against assassin@tion represents not just a policy change, but a grave threat to the very essence of our democratic principles. We must rally together to demand accountability, transparency, and a reaffirmation of the rights that define our great nation. The time to act is now; let us not allow this regime to tread upon the rights of the American people without consequence.
Buckle up friends. We still have a month to go before the election. Heads on swivels, pray hard. ♥️
Probably just to codify what The Biden's predecessor, Barry Soetoro -- also disguised as a U.S. President -- had already done: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/10/the-secret-memo-that-explains-why-obama-can-kill-americans/246004/
Now why would they make this change? Right now? The only obvious answer is that they expect to use the military against US civilians. The amateurs seem to have botched all the assassination attempts so far this year...
WARNING! Ancient History Alert: I was in the Air Force during the Clinton Administration. At that point I had served in a unit designated as Special Ops. It is nowhere near as glamorous as it sounds. Don't be impressed. Anyway, right after Wicked Willie was elected for a second term, I and a great many other current and former Special Operators received a survey. It was designed to assess our willingness to conduct operations within the US against US citizens. To my knowledge, none of those surveys were returned. So Clinton was VERY willing to use the military against US civilians. Then the much reviled Bush 2 made it quite clear that this was not allowed. Then Obama actually targeted US civilians. There is no evidence Trump engaged in this reprehensible activity. But now we have Biden reviving the idea and making it "legal". Does anyone else see a pattern? I would say "they want us dead", but it appears that it is mostly Democrats who want us dead.