What is a "national emergency"? What does that mean? NT

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Last edited Fri Mar 13, 2020, 02:32 PM - Edit history (1)

[leftieNanner]

1. It opens up more resources

Let's just hope he doesn't use it to "postpone" the November elections!

[Newest Reality]

2. In this case it is the Stafford Act

The Stafford Act will most likely be evoked:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stafford_Disaster_Relief_and_Emergency_Assistance_Act

That should give you a total rundown of the implications.

However, this is a big concern and I think it deserves attention, (from an older article) all things considered:

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/01/presidential-emergency-powers/576418/

[KPN]

4. Yup, The Atlantic article laid bare the risks we face with this orange a-hole in the WH.

I wouldn't be surprised if he actually goes there when it becomes 100% apparent that his ass is grass (which it is).

[dewsgirl]

3. From what I'm reading, all kinds of stuff good and

also bad.
Edit: the Atlantic article covers much of the bad.

[KPN]

5. K&R. This is an important question.

[lame54]

6. Easier money flow...

I'm sure Jared is figuring ways for the money to flow his way