Sunday, February 26, 2012

What's this? Clarity of thought?


CHEYENNE — State representatives on Friday advanced legislation to launch a study into what Wyoming should do in the event of a complete economic or political collapse in the United States.

House Bill 85 passed on first reading by a voice vote. It would create a state-run government continuity task force, which would study and prepare Wyoming for potential catastrophes, from disruptions in food and energy supplies to a complete meltdown of the federal government.

The task force would look at the feasibility of Wyoming issuing its own alternative currency, if needed. And House members approved an amendment Friday by state Rep. Kermit Brown, R-Laramie, to have the task force also examine conditions under which Wyoming would need to implement its own military draft, raise a standing army, and acquire strike aircraft and an aircraft carrier.

The bill’s sponsor, state Rep. David Miller, R-Riverton, has said he doesn’t anticipate any major crises hitting America anytime soon. But with the national debt exceeding $15 trillion and protest movements growing around the country, Miller said Wyoming — which has a comparatively good economy and sound state finances — needs to make sure it’s protected should any unexpected emergency hit the U.S.

Several House members spoke in favor of the legislation, saying there was no harm in preparing for the worst. More here:

Preparing for the worst?  Or should that be "preparing for the inevitable?"  If this country keeps electing our intellectual betters and driving the country further and further into debt/financial chaos then I think it's obvious and inevitable that the country will break down.  Of course, I'm not a genius.

Anyway, what is Wyoming thinking about?  Everyone knows geniuses never have to apply common sense and preparedness.

1 comment:

ragweed said...

I love that place. Having resided there they already have a large force of armed residents including the women.

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