New Executive Order: Obama Has Just Given Himself the Authority to Seize Your AssetsMac Slavo Weve seen the U.S. government do this in countless cases surrounding drug and financial crimes, and sometimes even against foreign leaders like Saddam Hussein and Manuel Noriega. What makes this particular instance so unprecedented and terrifying is that President Obama went so far as to issue a new Executive Order to give himself the authorization to do so, because the laws of the United States are such that our government is not allowed to simply take someones bank assets, home or business without due process. Heres the kicker. The new Executive Order doesnt just apply to just Russians or foreigners. It gets blanket coverage, so even American citizens could now face asset forfeiture if their actions are deemed to be contributing to the situation in the Ukraine. You can read the full Executive Order at the White House web site. The key points are noted below: This new Executive Order has crossed a very dangerous line. Its one that turns the notions of property rights and due process upside down by effectively bypassing the U.S. Constitution. While were sure the President and his staff would argue that such a law would never be used against Americans who are protected by free speech, the fact is that the Executive Branch now believes it has the self-manifested authority to target any individual who engages in activities that undermine US interests abroad or at home. If a President of the United States believes he has the authority to make it illegal for you to provide support to Russia by way of political commentary, charitable donations or other methods, could he also use similar directives to push forward other agendas? President Obama has already re-authorized an E.O. giving him the ability to seize farms, food, processing plants, energy resources, transportation, and skilled laborers during national emergency. The next Executive Order could come in the form of restrictions on firearms advocacy or target those who speak out against policies like government mandated health care. All it would take is the declaration of a national emergency and they can essentially do as they please. Is it prudent to give a single person the ability to force such actions down the throats of the American people without Congressional oversight or Judicial review? You can read more from Mac Slavo at his site SHTFplan.com, where this article first appeared. 