Greetings fellow Americans, Nationalists, and visitors.

Today I would like to address a particularly insidious aspect of our government which has been abused over the past few decades; this power has been especially scary in the slimy hands of Bill Clinton and George Bush (I & II).

I am speaking of Executive Orders, which are unique to the president, and represent a clear and present danger.

At one time, the mere thought of such 'decrees' was an abhorent idea in the minds of citizens and representatives.

The main issue (and problem) arises from the fact that these orders become law without legislative approval. In other words, they can invoke dictatorial-style powers.

To be certain, since the beginning of our republic, this unchecked authority has been available, and indeed used. George Washington and Abe Lincoln both exercised their ability to invoke executive orders when the stability of the republic was being threatened by hostile elements.

My favorite president, Teddy Roosevelt, also showed a rather disturbing propensity to issue executive orders for some rather questionable purposes; for example, the Endangered Species Act. However, I'll give him a pass because he is largely responsible for our great national park system as it exists today (many of his survey trips were done with Colonel William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody).

The first president to truly abuse the privilege of the executive order was (naturally) Woodrow Wilson; the same moron that got us into WW1, gave us the Federal Reserve Act, and subsequently made us literal serfs to an Income Tax and the Federal Reserve fiat money system.

During the past 70 years, almost all presidents have used the Executive Order . Each one being more brazen than his predecessor. So far, over 13,000 have been issued.

Of particular note are those executive orders which are designated as National Emergency Executive Orders. These orders are the most frightening and worrisome.

As of today, there are at least 20 'national emergency' executive orders which are active. Over 500 laws and other emergency powers take effect when a president declares a 'national emergency' via Executive Order.

In fact, our nation has been under a 'national emergency' status for several decades. This is odious, because it allows these abuses to continue under the guise of a false emergency while more of our freedoms are taken away.

As cited in a recent article, here is what we are facing:

"These laws now include vast powers to seize property, commodities, fuel and minerals; organize and control the means of production, including compulsory job assignments for civilians; assign military forces abroad; institute martial law and force civilian relocation; seize and control all forms of transportation and restrict travel; seize communications and health facilities; regulate operation of private enterprise; require national registration through the postal service, or otherwise control every aspect of citizens' lives."

In other words, a shadow DICTATORSHIP now exists in our American 'Republic'. This is absolute tyranny! Unless we rise up and demand the revocation of these 'decrees', our future as a free nation will be quite endangered; that's not what Teddy Roosevelt intended with his wildlife act.

Congratulations, it all happened while you were kept distracted with ball games, beer, boobs, and business.

Okay, all together now.. nice and loud: "Sieg Heil!"

Scott Schiller, USNP Chairman