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Rebl2

(13,303 posts)
40. For sure
Mon Apr 13, 2020, 01:43 PM
Apr 2020

he will cut funding to those state’s. I think states will sue him if he does this. First he says it’s up to state’s to get the PPE and other medical equipment they need, and now he’s going to tell states they have to open up or lose funding. Like you say he is acting like a dictator.

Oh and let me guess, if any state do not obey, he'll cut federal dollars to that state. SummerSnow Apr 2020 #1
That has a ring to it... FarPoint Apr 2020 #31
For sure Rebl2 Apr 2020 #40
Because blackmail worked so well against the President of Ukraine. Marcuse Apr 2020 #57
His ignorance of the Constitution & of how our government works is perfect. nt tblue37 Apr 2020 #2
Not ignorant of the laws. Just a scoff-law with partners from McTurtle to vested $ interests. Putin, erronis Apr 2020 #65
1) Trump won't do it, because he doesn't want people to see Guvs and Mayors defy him, but 2)... Girard442 Apr 2020 #3
From the Party that screamed "States Rights!" for decades.. Grins Apr 2020 #4
Nah, only time these fucks gave two shits about states rights was when they could use them... 47of74 Apr 2020 #39
Look how they scream when states protect women's rights, workers' rights, the environment, niyad Apr 2020 #64
"For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion" Yonnie3 Apr 2020 #5
Yup. Perfect. erronis Apr 2020 #66
+10 Newest Reality Apr 2020 #77
Okay Congress passes a bill that all money going to white house be shut off, food, electricty turbinetree Apr 2020 #6
I have a better idea jmowreader Apr 2020 #24
I like it! Evolve Dammit Apr 2020 #42
I doubt he could pass a first grade spelling test Kaiserguy Apr 2020 #72
Yep. notdarkyet Apr 2020 #27
10th Amendment OKNancy Apr 2020 #7
PSsssssssssssstttttttttt! Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2020 #8
the cheerleader wants to play QB lol Blues Heron Apr 2020 #9
Oh that's good. underpants Apr 2020 #12
Oh let me guess, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania IronLionZion Apr 2020 #10
He's counting on them to balk at his "order" Jake Stern Apr 2020 #16
He will then send in the military to "liberate" the states Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #46
THAT will be the day this country dies. Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2020 #74
This country died the day Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #83
Tenth Amendment, Tenth Amendment, Tenth Amendment. No he can't, no he can't, no he can't. Efilroft Sul Apr 2020 #11
Only GOVERNORS have the power. trueblue2007 Apr 2020 #73
One thing I am impressed with by Republicans is the creativity of their evil. Jake Stern Apr 2020 #13
The states that follow Gump's lead will see a huge surge in COVID-19 cases. John Fante Apr 2020 #17
As long as it happens to somebody else Jake Stern Apr 2020 #22
(r)epuglicons are not that creative. Their handlers are, however. erronis Apr 2020 #68
No he can't JustAnotherGen Apr 2020 #14
It's not about whether he actually has power Jake Stern Apr 2020 #20
TX Gov. Greg Abbott will do whatever trump tells him to do. Paladin Apr 2020 #15
And turn Texas into the country's largest hotspot. John Fante Apr 2020 #19
There is very little testing being done in Texas from what I've read. BadgerMom Apr 2020 #52
What happened to states' rights, repukes? roamer65 Apr 2020 #18
States' rights! States' rights! hangaleft Apr 2020 #79
That's only for guns and banning things jmowreader Apr 2020 #87
It doesn't matter clearly he will blame whom ever anyway. Most aren't listening to him but the govs Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #21
He's setting up more disorder. NutmegYankee Apr 2020 #23
Trump wanted-and got the Govs to close down states, but now he says he and only he can open riversedge Apr 2020 #25
How I hate that MoFo... mmbrevo Apr 2020 #26
If he ever declares grumpyduck Apr 2020 #28
He will do what all repukes do SheltieLover Apr 2020 #29
That is the day Congress needs to push the 25th. Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2020 #75
Pfffft SheltieLover Apr 2020 #80
We don't NEED them. Haggis for Breakfast Apr 2020 #81
Good plan! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #82
Emporer TRUMP declares he has the Power of a God.... yuiyoshida Apr 2020 #30
delusional as always beachbumbob Apr 2020 #32
Who has the power to make sure the states CAN open up, without a huge death toll, shitler? Mc Mike Apr 2020 #33
MAGAneto John Fante Apr 2020 #53
Well played, sir. nt. Mc Mike Apr 2020 #89
Let me get this straight. Initech Apr 2020 #34
It's all about deflection Jake Stern Apr 2020 #44
Wish traitor was physically in the parallel universe Marthe48 Apr 2020 #35
It is becoming obvious that Trumputin wants more Americans to die. olddad65 Apr 2020 #36
so trump thinks he has power to over rule Governors? Nice, I hope he does as this can make Joe Biden beachbumbob Apr 2020 #37
WELL WELL WELL bluestarone Apr 2020 #38
trumps trying to project this duforsure Apr 2020 #41
I'm sure he has a legal memorandum COLGATE4 Apr 2020 #43
rrriiiiiggggt. nt AllaN01Bear Apr 2020 #45
Sorry Donny, the governors are setting their own opening plans! They DONT NEED YOU! lololol Baclava Apr 2020 #47
He's going to have a shitting fit... karin_sj Apr 2020 #48
California has the 5th largest economy in the world IcyPeas Apr 2020 #49
Good luck with that, president bodybags. nt littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #50
And, once again, he's full of shite. n/t Laelth Apr 2020 #51
Yes, you tinpot dictator...we understand that you are delusional. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #54
Funny, I don't remember the states asking John Fante Apr 2020 #55
Republicants are always for states rights Harker Apr 2020 #56
Trump's ego can't handle reality. nt SunSeeker Apr 2020 #58
Tyrant jpak Apr 2020 #59
Governors can handle it. elleng Apr 2020 #60
The Prince of Tides Blue Owl Apr 2020 #61
Donie bodybags take responsibility for something? Who will he blame when things fall apart niyad Apr 2020 #62
Donnie bodybags is the perfect name for him. Kath2 Apr 2020 #76
It is indeed. Cheerfully lifted from DU'er Blue Owl niyad Apr 2020 #84
Thank you to Blue Owl. Kath2 Apr 2020 #85
The more Trump mismanages this crisis, the better chance he'll be defeated in November... Rollo Apr 2020 #63
Pardon us on the west coast who have aligned efforts & are rolling our eyes and ignoring this chump flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #67
Sorry, that jackhole really gets under my skin. Time for a walk... flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #69
The only dumb fucks who listen to drumph kacekwl Apr 2020 #70
Yet he doesn't have the power to help States when they are struggling with Covid samsingh Apr 2020 #71
He can't even open Disney World. Mickey Mouse will beat his ass Under The Radar Apr 2020 #78
Who was the female reporter who was on his ass? hamsterjill Apr 2020 #86
Kaitlin Collins, of CNN. A thread about this exchange was started after you posted. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 #88
This message was self-deleted by its author mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 #90
"The accumulation of all powers ... may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny." mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2020 #91
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