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Originally posted by RealPlayer:
I do take it for granted that the Dems are less adept at messaging, but during the past two years, with GOP controlling all branches of gov't, the GOP seemed to be making all the pronouncements.

I am ignorant on how media exposure works, but tell me, how should they get their message out? Should Schumer or Pelosi just hold press conferences? Dem congresspeople do get on MSNBC but probably not so often on Fox.

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Originally posted by well-tempered gardener:
I'm taking bets as to what happens (usual warning)

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Originally posted by Piano*Dad:
I suspect he may very well declare a national emergency. That would be a coup of sorts since the laws governing those "emergencies" are so obviously designed for very different situations. We are really so close to a Reichstag moment. And yes, I know that Hitler analogies are fraught.

Declaring a national emergency on such transparently false circumstances likely will cause Congressional pushback. They would probably remove all presidential authority to do such things in the future, when circumstances may legitimately require such a presidential action.

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Originally posted by Piano*Dad:
I suspect he may very well declare a national emergency. That would be a coup of sorts since the laws governing those "emergencies" are so obviously designed for very different situations. We are really so close to a Reichstag moment. And yes, I know that Hitler analogies are fraught.

Declaring a national emergency on such transparently false circumstances likely will cause Congressional pushback. They would probably remove all presidential authority to do such things in the future, when circumstances may legitimately require such a presidential action.

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Originally posted by piqué:

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Originally posted by Daniel:
The government will be funded and life will go on as normal.

Your source?

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Originally posted by jon-nyc:


As of a year ago there were 28 National Emergencies still in effect, including the oldest under the current law, declared by President Carter after the Iranian hostages were taken. Yes, that's been renewed by every president since Carter.

Abuse of the intent? Certainly.

Coup? Reichstag moment? Hardly.

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Originally posted by pianojuggler:
Just my observation from 30 years in the bizniss: if a flying machine has not been properly inspected, it is not allowed to fly. Do not be concerned that the next flying machine you board is not safe.

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Originally posted by pianojuggler:
Just my observation from 30 years in the bizniss: if a flying machine has not been properly inspected, it is not allowed to fly. Do not be concerned that the next flying machine you board is not safe. Now, if things get backed up there will be canceled flights. But no compromise to safety.

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Originally posted by piqué:

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Originally posted by pianojuggler:
Just my observation from 30 years in the bizniss: if a flying machine has not been properly inspected, it is not allowed to fly. Do not be concerned that the next flying machine you board is not safe. Now, if things get backed up there will be canceled flights. But no compromise to safety.

Thank you. But what happens if there aren't enough tsa workers or air traffic controllers?