Bill would give president emergency control of Internet

[classicman]

Originally Posted by smoothmoniker

All other points aside, this is, yes, exactly what we expect them to do.

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I agree with smooth. Yes, that is exactly what I would want them to do, and know how to do.

Wishful thinking - I really do not see how that is a practical expectation for decisionmaking in any "organization" the size of our Gov't. That's what the delegation of responsibilities is for.

Originally Posted by Shawnee

I watch United 93, a real time account, and it's chilling: no one ever expected anything like this. We need to expect anything. Our highest ranking officials should have a game plan, so that yes, they can take over every aspect of everything immediately. Scary and cynical, but true.

So what you are saying is all the people on that plane should have waited for a call from GWB before taking any action???? HUH?

Originally Posted by Undertoad

The last thing you want in an emergency situation with "fog of war" in effect is for all command decisions to come from the very top. WTF does the Pres know about grounding commercial aviation? "Sir, do you want them to just head to the closest airport from the nearest beacon?" "Wait let me call my buddy who's a pilot and we can figure that out."

Originally Posted by Undertoad

No need for a "word". They already have it.

You nailed it, as usual.