1. Trump's handling of Covid (denialism + reopening economy + culture wars distraction) is almost as bad as could be. But there's one way it could get worse (especially as things spin out of control): emergency powers.
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4. Cheney and Rumsfeld used script from Reagan-era emergency plans to guide them in early response to 9/11. Trump could well use them in response to covid & protests. All he would need is an attorney general willing to push the envelope (i.e. Barr).
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5. Trump might be too cowardly and unimaginative to do it, but the possibility is there. Some thoughts on the worst case scenario:https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-emergency-powers/ …
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Recall Ollie North being involved in some shady continuity of government planning. Any links to more info on this Reagan plan?
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