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Response to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #88)

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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