Posted on 05/03/2020 5:45:42 AM PDT by cp124
Legislative Republicans issued a letter, calling on Speaker Gideon and President Jackson to reconvene the Legislature for the sole purpose of removing Governor Mills’s Civil Emergency powers.
May 2, 2020
President Troy Jackson 3 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Speaker Sara Gideon 2 State House Station August, ME 04333
Dear President Jackson and Speaker Gideon,
We write to ask that you call the Legislature back in to session under Maine Constitution Article IV Part III Section 1 for the express and limited purpose of ending the Governor’s “Proclamation of State of Civil Emergency to Further Protect Public Health” through an emergency joint resolution pursuant to MRSA Title 37B chapter 13 subchapter 2 section 743 part 2.
The successful management of any emergency declared by the Executive is dependent upon keeping the Legislature informed of the decision making process. The delegation of authority to a single decision maker in a time of emergency is necessary to ensure swift action; however, if that decision making authority is used without consultation with the legislative body, it is our obligation to rescind that authority and establish a new process working with the Governor that involves all parties to better serve Maine.
Unfortunately in recent weeks, concerns raised by the Legislature to the Governor have been met with disregard and even contempt.
We have repeatedly asked for accommodation from the Governor to allow her Commissioners to directly answer questions from members of the Maine Legislature and have been refused.
We have asked for additional data to be released from the CDC, data that is regularly provided in other states, and is essential in determining the state of the disease in Maine. This data is necessary for setting public policy, and to date it has not been provided to us.
We have asked for a set of guiding principles that are being used to determine which businesses can open. To date, we have not received any such information. What we have been given is a phased-in plan that seemingly picks winners and losers. It imposes an arbitrary set of rules for our businesses with no information on the scientific data used to create them.
We have asked what is being done to increase and improve testing while we learn of private testing companies in Maine closing testing sites for a lack of business. We have received no answers.
It is for these reasons and others not listed here, that it has become necessary for the Legislature to return and end the emergency proclamation. If the Governor refuses to share the information necessary to keep us informed of how she is making decisions of her own accord, we are left with no choice but to convene and demand she answer our questions with the full force of Legislative authority.
Sincerely,
Senator Dana Dow Senate Republican Leader
Representative Kathleen Dillingham House Republican Leader
Senator Jeff Timberlake Assitant Senate Republican Leader
Representative Harold “Trey” Stewart Assistant House Republican Leader
One silver lining of all this is the American people can clearly see what Democrats would do if they had unlimited power.
Excellent question. IMHO, those that you’ve mentioned are more along the lines of “ve vere just following orders”. But the psychopath who actually dreams up those orders and causes them to be implemented is sort on a different level. (I hope this makes some type of sense — it’s most always easy to be 100% precise in describing that I see in my mind’s eye.)
Formal recall wording has been submitted to MI state gov for Governor Gestapo Gretchen.
Her lawyers got it kicked back. That battle has begun.
She is indeed.
I support this letter.
The man that lost his liquor and health license for his business in Newry, Maine should have them restored forthwith.
I gotcha. The demon and their minions.
So, so true.
When Republicans demand, Democrats ignore.
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And why shouldn’t they? The Dems know that Repukes are just unprincipled windbags and that they have nothing to fear from them.
The ticks are speeding up...
” it’s most always easy to be 100% precise in describing that I see in my mind’s eye.)”
Sorry, polymuser — of course I meant “it’s NOT always easy”. Embarrassing error, especially since I reviewed the blasted thing before I posted it. (hangs head)
Sharing that! Thx!
Right you are.
Republican leaders ask for legislative session to end Maine Governor Janet Mills' coronavirus emergency authority: Don Carrigan - May 3, 2020
WGME's version is Maine GOP lawmakers want to strip Janet Mills of emergency power, let businesses reopen: Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News - May 3, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorLisaKeim/posts/3040631452651089 has an image of the letter on letterhead.
One silver lining of all this is the American people can clearly see what Democrats would do if they had unlimited power.
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It seems the American people would rather have free stuff than freedom.
good luck. not working in PA.
Estimates are that 4% of the population is sociopath, no conscience, in it for their own gain.
These people gravitate to government for obvious reasons. Postion of power. Police, legislator, governor, lawyer, judge - all of these groups are probably more than 4% sociopath.
Sociopaths learn how to fake empathy. They are really good at it.
Weakness invites aggression. Its amazing that Repukes cannot see this simple principle.
Or maybe its just a case of refusing to see it.
Subject:: It’s not about your health!
“When the State tells you it’s safe to go to Home Depot to buy a sponge but dangerous to go and buy a flower, it’s not about your health.
When the State shuts down millions of private businesses but doesn’t lay off a single government employee, it’s not about your health.
When the State bans dentists because its unsafe, but deems an abortion visit is safe, it’s not about your health.
When the State prevents you from buying cucumber seeds because it’s dangerous, but allows personal lottery ticket sales, it’s not about your health.
When the State tells you it’s dangerous to go golf alone, fish alone or be in a motor boat alone, but the Governor can get his stage make-up done, and hair done for 5 TV appearances a week, it’s not about your health.
When the state puts you IN a jail cell for walking in a park with your child because it’s too dangerous but lets criminals OUT of jail cells for their health- It’s not about YOUR health!
When the state tells you it’s too dangerous to get treated by a doctor for chiropractic or physical therapy treatments yet deems a liquor store essential- It’s not about your health!
When the State lets you go to the grocery store or hardware store but is demanding mail-in voting, ITS NOT ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.
WAKE UP PEOPLE — If you think this is all about your health you’re mistaken! Please open your eyes! Stop being lead like blind sheep.”
So...just open your businesses. Time for the people to act?
Are women naturally tyrants?
Suburban Suzy + power = Tyrant
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