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Michigan lawmakers want to strip Gov. Whitmer of her powers

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Posted by Frank G 2020-04-24 12:13|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top
File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1 The fact that the people of Michigan haven't run her out of town on a rail shows how far we have come from the founding of the Republic days.

Posted by DarthVader 2020-04-24 13:55|| 2020-04-24 13:55|| Front Page Top

#2 Leg probably doesn't have that power any more than Congress can strip the Prez of executive authority. The only way to contain her would be via recall. Which raises the question - Why the hell isn't there a recall initiative ?

Posted by Mercutio 2020-04-24 14:09|| 2020-04-24 14:09|| Front Page Top

#3 Why the hell isn't there a recall initiative ?

We've been busy:
The Wolverine State has been rocked by protests and unrest for weeks over the restrictive measures,

It seems to be having an effect. The most recent stay-at-home order walks back some of the sillier restrictions like bans on selling flooring and seeds, or playing golf.

Posted by SteveS 2020-04-24 14:15|| 2020-04-24 14:15|| Front Page Top

#4 I thought there was a recall initiative.

Posted by Clem 2020-04-24 14:43|| 2020-04-24 14:43|| Front Page Top

#5 has anyone brought up how much Gov Whitmer looks like Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher) in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

Posted by lord garth 2020-04-24 15:35|| 2020-04-24 15:35|| Front Page Top

#6 Since when does being batshit crazy disqualify a Democrat from holding office?

Posted by Iblis 2020-04-24 15:52|| 2020-04-24 15:52|| Front Page Top

#7 Michigan legislature calls special session– to strip Whitmer of emergency powers

Posted by Frank G 2020-04-24 15:54|| 2020-04-24 15:54|| Front Page Top

#8 Gov ~~Palpatine~~ Whitmer has already said:

(and I quote)

I'm Not Going to Sign Any Bill That Takes Authority Away From Me

[emphasis added]

Not defending the office of Governor, nope. This is all about her because she's a wahmen

Posted by Marilyn Tojo7566 2020-04-24 16:54|| 2020-04-24 16:54|| Front Page Top

#9 her VP bubble is burst

Posted by Frank G 2020-04-24 18:11|| 2020-04-24 18:11|| Front Page Top

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