Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked whether former President Trump was running to get back at his poltical enemies or ensure a brighter future for Americans.

I didn’t vote for Trump in 2016. I didn’t vote.

In 2020 I voted for Trump because knew Biden would be bad. He has done better than I expected but the inflation is killing me and the focus on the wrong thing isn’t helping.

Early on I was a De Santis fan but my interest has waned as he has taken hard stances on things that need compromise.

  • crashfrog@lemm.ee
    3·
    1 year ago

    There is nothing in that law that gives federal authority to take control from the states

    Technically the government isn’t “taking control from the states” when it uses its superior authority in a public health emergency; the states are still in control, they’re just being directed by the Federal government. They don’t lose authority; it just becomes subordinate to Federal authority. That’s what’s authorized by USC 42 § 243.

    The law you cited says HHS secretary can tell HHS employees what to do, and access HHS resources.

    No, it’s not so limited.

    Could you provide the text where it says that?

    You already have. I can’t make you read it, though.

      • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
        24·
        1 year ago

        I’ve read USC 42 § 243 multiple times, I honestly don’t see which part of USC 42 § 243 grants HHS authority to direct/control the states response.

        It gives them the power to advise and give states help if asked.

        Otherwise, we wouldn’t have had 50 different plans for COVID. The federal government would have enforced one plan but as I cited previously, even Biden admits that isn’t a power the federal government has.

          • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
            24·
            1 year ago

            That section is mainly about borders where the federal government has jurisdiction. It’s explained in the link I sent him.

            I think he believes if he repeats it enough, says he’s an expert, we will all say oh ok.

            I am not an expert but I’ve been briefed as part of my duties.

            It’s possible he’s confusing advise with authority.