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.

  • jimbolauski@lemm.ee
    13·
    11 months ago

    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.

    You are not in control if you are being directed by someone else.

    There is nothing in USC 42 § 243 that gives the federal government authority over the states. USC 42 § 243 does not define jurisdiction for HHS.

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

    No, it’s not so limited.

    This is the part where you cite the law that gives HHS more authority.

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

    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.

    • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
      24·
      11 months 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.

      • jimbolauski@lemm.ee
        13·
        11 months ago

        I seriously can’t tell if cashfrog is willfully ignorant, ignorant, or trolling. There are other laws he could have cited that some have argued give HHS ultimate authority but USC 42 § 243 is not that law.

        • Neuromancer@lemm.eeOPM
          24·
          11 months 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.