1/ If riots or any other type of emergency is going on in a state, a governor can ask for federal help. If they don’t, it’s because they don’t believe the situation warrants it.
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2/ Oregon’s governor didn’t ask for help because she didn’t want it, and she & the mayor of Portland have made it clear the federal troops are unwelcome. TBW says they’re rolling out a plan this week to invade other cities as well, where presumably they will be equally unwelcome.

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3/ I use the word “invade” deliberately, to counter the false Trump narrative that the federal troops are there to help, to provide “Law & order.” That’s an old political canard. The troops being lawless themselves, they can hardly restore law and order.
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4/ In 1963 JFK sent federal troops to Alabama to force George Wallace to desegregate the U of A. So yes, a president can send in troops. But what’s going on now is nothing but tough guy election year theatre. It’s an unneeded dog whistle with illegal behavior by untrained troops.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
TBW?
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Are you thinking it's like all calm and safe there?? Like if they can't stop this the feds are going to have to do it...what is your solution?
Andy Ngô 🏳️‍🌈
 @MrAndyNgo
20 Jul 2020
And after the tear gas cleared, antifa rioters return to the Portland federal courthouse. They’re now using the fence they broke earlier to barricade front of the courthouse so that law enforcement can’t come out. #PortlandRiots Video by @ShelbyTalcott: nitter.vloup.ch/ShelbyTalcott/st…
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Replying to @marwilliamson
It seems we are in a lose lose situation. Mayors & Governors allow destruction & riots etc. Then they turn around and ask the Federal Govt. for relief funds. I resent being taxed to pay for “sanctioned mayhem” and called a racist if I speak up. (Catch the melanin here)
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Trump is clearly out of control & cares nothing about humanity.
Replying to @marwilliamson
When governors asked Trump for help with ventilators and protective gear, his first response was to say the federal government is not a shipping clerk. Given the chance to stir up violence, he rushes right in, uninvited. That might explain his sliding approval numbers.
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You can thank biden and obama (or obidenbama ha!) for being the creators of that architecture.
Replying to @marwilliamson
*visualizing marianne on the ticket*
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