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What to Expect From the Wireless Emergency Alert Test Wednesday:
The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System on Wednesday will send a test message to everyone using a phone in the US that runs on a network operated by a carrier participating in the the Wireless Emergency Alert system. You'll know you've gotten the message if the header reads "Presidential Alert."
The content of the message will also make it clear you've received the test message. "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed," it'll read. If you've ever received an Amber Alert on your phone, the WEA test might look similar. That's because both types of messages are sent through the same Federal Emergency Management Agency system.
[...] The test message will be sent at 11:18 a.m. PT/2:18 p.m. ET on Wednesday, though FEMA says it might take a few minutes for the test to make it to all phones. Your phone may alert you that the test message has arrived in a slightly different manner than normal text notifications, FEMA says. "WEA includes a special tone (some describe it as quite loud) and a vibration, both repeated twice," according to a description on the FEMA website.
[...] The WEA test will be followed by a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, which is a similar message that will be played over broadcast radio and television stations, at 11:20 a.m. PT/2:20 p.m. ET. Both tests were originally planned for Sept. 20 but were postponed until Oct. 3 because of Hurricane Florence.
Previously: FEMA Emergency Test Message to be Sent to Most U.S. Cell Phones on Sept. 20 (or Oct. 3)
(Score: 2) by cmdrklarg on Thursday October 04 2018, @01:44PM (3 children)
Uh, Pelosi is minority leader. Paul Ryan is the current Speaker.
The world is full of kings and queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.
(Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Thursday October 04 2018, @02:01PM (2 children)
Yes, but the scenario we're talking about is one where Trump and Pence have been impeached, which can only happen if the Democrats have taken back the House of Representatives. If that happens, Nancy Pelosi will be the Speaker of the House again. There have been challengers to her in the Democratic Party for the putative Speakership, but she has held on (according to news reports).
So, Pelosi as Speaker of the House will take the Oval Office as third in line of succession after the President and Vice President have been removed from office.
President Pelosi. Rejoice, or tremble, as you like.
Washington DC delenda est.
(Score: 2) by cmdrklarg on Thursday October 04 2018, @03:06PM (1 child)
Meh, she couldn't be worse than Trump or Pence. Probably not good, but certainly no worse. I'd rather have Bernie or Warren.
Impeachment is highly unlikely. I doubt very much that the Democrats are going to take both houses. Even if they did, there would be no real reason to do so.
The world is full of kings and queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.
(Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Thursday October 04 2018, @07:55PM
In 2014 my dearest hope was that Warren would run for president. I would have bled for her. She was the only one then talking about taking on the Wall Street banks. Then she met with Hillary, who seems to have sucked the soul right out of her body. Now she's like a golem. So I switched my hopes to Bernie, suspecting, and later knowing, that the DNC was rigging everything for Hillary, with Obama's help behind the scenes.
When that came about, I said fuck it and voted for Trump as a molotov cocktail. Surprisingly, he instantly followed through on his promise to shut down the Trans-Pacific Partnership. That's still worth the price of entry, and I have been enjoying watching the 1% lose their minds since. Before Trump won I said here I just wanted to see some of those bastards get kicked in the nuts, and Trump has delivered. He's still vulgar. He's still an asshole. But he's kicking the people who deserve it most right in the nuts.
Washington DC delenda est.