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11. Yes, Blue State governors had to really step up to sneak in needed equipment!

Reply to TheRealNorth (Reply #5)

Fri May 19, 2023, 05:45 PM

May 2023

I remember the Democratic governor of Illinois arranging for a plane to bring in some medical equipment in the middle of the night, right? And other unusual maneuvers by other governors. Even the moderate Republican governor of Maryland was said to have pulled some good little needed subterfuges.

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an alternative to the debt ceiling besides the 14th [View all] moonshinegnomie May 2023 OP

Included in that will be the complete cut off of money/pay to the military bases in red states. former9thward May 2023 #1

Thanks for having no regard as to whether I eat or receive any medical care. TexasTowelie May 2023 #2

if a court says the 14th cant be used to prevent default you dont get paid anyways moonshinegnomie May 2023 #4

At least it appears that your family is receiving some income and will have a roof over your heads. TexasTowelie May 2023 #7

it wouldnt take months for a hearing moonshinegnomie May 2023 #8

The initial hearing would occur quickly, but the appellate process will take some time. TexasTowelie May 2023 #9

Perhaps that's what it would take to make the constituents realize that politics isn't a game and Karadeniz May 2023 #3

Trump did this to blue states during Covid.... TheRealNorth May 2023 #5

Yes, Blue State governors had to really step up to sneak in needed equipment! raging moderate May 2023 #11

I was wondering about moving military/government facilities usonian May 2023 #6

Yet another wishing ill on decent people, many of whom voted Hortensis May 2023 #10

Maybe Democrats could help you guys on the sly. raging moderate May 2023 #12

You forgot, no pay for congress until they solve this problem MiniMe May 2023 #13