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jwirr

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30. That is true. Hadn't thought of that.

Reply to Bigmack (Reply #29)

Tue Jan 19, 2016, 11:48 AM

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The people of Flint, Michigan should escort all state officials outside the [View all] KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 OP

There's a big demonstration, tomorrow night, in Lansing, timed for the 'State of the State' address Siwsan Jan 2016 #1

The Equal Protection clause was relevant when SCOTUS decided Bush v. Gore, but KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #3

I'd love to see it dumbcat Jan 2016 #2

My cold will probably prevent me from attending, but my brother might go Siwsan Jan 2016 #4

In reality, the governor would just call in the state militia (National Guard) NutmegYankee Jan 2016 #5

Not if Obama federalizes the MI Guard first. - nt KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #6

I have strong doubts he would do that. NutmegYankee Jan 2016 #7

He can federalize to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed, i. e., the KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #8

Either result would be the retaking of the city. NutmegYankee Jan 2016 #10

Hmm. You may have a point there. Only other KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #12

The Whiskey Rebellion. NutmegYankee Jan 2016 #13

Interesting for sure, altho I am not sure it is KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #16

One of my points is the governor has the authority to restore order in the state. NutmegYankee Jan 2016 #18

Yeah, I hear ya. I suppose initially I envisioned Obama federalizing the state Guard to KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #19

K&R UCmeNdc Jan 2016 #9

Hopefully all the other states with R governors and legislatures jwirr Jan 2016 #11

The effects of lead poisoning on the young are largely irreversible. This is a Katrina from KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #14

I know. As you know I have worked with disabled children jwirr Jan 2016 #17

And you are an unsung American hero(ine) - nt KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #20

Well I thank you but I do not see myself that way. I'm just jwirr Jan 2016 #21

With all due respect, most heroes and heroines do not see KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #22

You do know that I was one of your followers during the jwirr Jan 2016 #23

And now it is my turn to feel totally humbled. I suppose I should say "Thank you." It is weird that KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #27

We have all let the victims of police violence down but we jwirr Jan 2016 #28

My concern is that other states with R governors ARE watching.... Bigmack Jan 2016 #29

That is true. Hadn't thought of that. jwirr Jan 2016 #30

They should all resend the water bills to the Governor with a Resign now visible malaise Jan 2016 #15

Wouldn't it just be easier to have them drink the water and take a swim? nt KentuckyWoman Jan 2016 #24

Spoken like a true revolutionary! I like the cut of your jib and KingCharlemagne Jan 2016 #25

They're adults. The lead Ilsa Jan 2016 #26

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