That is actually a HUGE deal... That is basically a proclamation that a US citizen doesn't really have a right to trial whatsoever
Like if they wanted to... They could drone strike anyhood, USA?
We're witnessing a 1984 brehs...
No it's not a huge deal. Even if they announced this on tv most people would continue as is. Sure people would post angry posts on Facebook, forward a few tweets and watch talking heads on the news debate this, but the reality is everything would go back to normal. Just like it did after 9/11, the patriot act and Katrina.
But you are right, we are witnessing 1984...from the perspective of the citizens who accept it