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no_hypocrisy

(55,079 posts) Wed Apr 22, 2020, 07:02 AM Apr 2020

I'm not all that concerned about USAG Barr threatening to go after states that won't [View all]

re-open upon demand.

First, 10th Amendment. If the law or policy isn't specifically mentioned in the Federal Constitution, then the states have the discretion to follow -- or not follow -- that law or policy.

Next, there ARE better attorneys out there (with staff) than William Barr. Bluster takes you only so far; then you'd better be able to make the better argument.

Finally, like a bad Poker player, Barr showed his hand to the Table. Right now in a multitude of (blue) states, the staffs of state AG's are working on legal memos with comprehensive research, to be ready for federal intrusion by the USAG. They don't see his words are empty rhetoric. They will be prepared.

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I'm not all that concerned about USAG Barr threatening to go after states that won't [View all] no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 OP

I agree. maptap22 Apr 2020 #1

Welcome to DU! no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 #2

Thanks... maptap22 Apr 2020 #11

It was just a show of bluster........ MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #3

Well, There's Superiority ProfessorGAC Apr 2020 #4

My Guess Would Be, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #15

The only thing they can do is file in federal court for a constitutional violation Buckeyeblue Apr 2020 #5

The fly in the ointment The Wizard Apr 2020 #6

Scarborough called Barr a fixer True Blue American Apr 2020 #7

You must remember Chainfire Apr 2020 #8

Could be. And unless the USSC agrees to hear arguments on an emergency basis, no_hypocrisy Apr 2020 #9

They could withhold Federal funding designated for states - roads, Medicare, SSI payments, etc... zonemaster Apr 2020 #10

Those of us who have deep roots in the Deep South Chainfire Apr 2020 #12

Wouldn't that be a Congressional decision? dmr Apr 2020 #13

For appropriations, yes. zonemaster Apr 2020 #14