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And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI.
#14305390 - 04/17/11 10:06 AM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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As you probably know, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder recently signed legislation passed by the Republican-dominated House and Senate that gives State-appointed Emergency Financial Managers (EFMs) historically broad and sweeping powers. These new powers allow the EFM to cancel or modify contracts (including with unions) and even to fire the municipality's government.
Today, for the first time, a EFM did just that. According to a press release from the Michigan AFL-CIO, Joseph L. Harris, EFM for Benton Harbor, Michigan issued "an order prohibiting all action by all city boards, commissions, authorities and other entities, except as authorized by the emergency manager."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Benton Harbor Emergency Manager Takes First Step to Strip Away Rights
Joseph L. Harris issues an order prohibiting all action by all city boards, commissions, authorities and other entities, except as authorized by the emergency manager
CONTACT: Jesse Sipe 517-515-3242
In the wake of a bill that was signed into law with high objection from the people, as it was a bill that threatened local communities, schools, townships, and municipalities, the first order has been officially issued in Benton Harbor. Joseph L. Harris has used his emergency manager powers to “exercise any power or authority of any office, employee, department, board, commission, or similar entity of the City, whether elected or appointed.” In addition, the Emergency Manager has the power to supersede any officer or entity and the power to act on behalf of the city.
“This is sad news for democracy in Michigan. It comes after the announcement of Robert Bobb in Detroit ordering layoff of every single public school teacher in the Detroit Public School system,” says Mark Gaffney, President of Michigan AFL-CIO. “With the stripping of all power of duly elected officials in Benton harbor and the attack on Detroit school teachers, we can now see the true nature of the Emergency Manager system.”
This is a real life instance of taking away our fundamental rights. In fact, the only thing City Boards, Commissions, Authorities or other entities may do without the approval of an Emergency Manager is to:
1) Call a meeting to order 2) Approve of meeting minutes 3) Adjourn a meeting
Everything else is under the Emergency Manager’s control. These new powers are taking away the will and voice of the people by stripping away the rights of public officials elected by Michiganders. By exploiting the current crisis situation, these emergency managers are able to ascertain unreasonable rules to completely control a city. This is a true case of political over-reach, and will simply add to the hardships of an already suffering populace in Michigan.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/04/15/967374/-And-so-it-begins-Emergency-Financial-Mgr-fires-entire-government-of-Benton-Harbor,-MI
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. (moved) [Re: athedrivein61]
#14305401 - 04/17/11 10:08 AM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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This thread was moved from The Pub.
Reason: Better suited here.
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: athedrivein61]
#14305413 - 04/17/11 10:09 AM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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Have you ever read the book "Atlas Shrugged"?
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: athedrivein61]
#14305418 - 04/17/11 10:11 AM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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Isnt that how Hitler seized power in Germany?
Then again, with the current economic situation of Michigan, something HAS to happen.
Hopefully for you guys, this Snyder fellow is an financial genius and ill set the state back on track. Hopefully...
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: Patlal]
#14305550 - 04/17/11 10:46 AM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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Unfortunately I see no reason to be optimistic.
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: athedrivein61]
#14306093 - 04/17/11 12:34 PM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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Optimistic about what? That the will be anything less than boned? I have one piece of advice for anybody who lives there. Get out. Leave. Vamoose. Split. Save yourselves.
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: zappaisgod]
#14306113 - 04/17/11 12:37 PM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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zappaisgod said: Optimistic about what? That the will be anything less than boned? I have one piece of advice for anybody who lives there. Get out. Leave. Vamoose. Split. Save yourselves.
So we should then by youre logic leave the US entirely??
Thats how ya get it done right thurr!!
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: athedrivein61]
#14306421 - 04/17/11 01:32 PM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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So far the US hasn't needed to be placed in receivership. I assume you live there. Why have you continued to elect grossly incompetent morons? From your link:
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As far as my use of the word "fired", I'm a lefty political blogger trying desperately to fight back against the right wing smears and spins that permeate our media space. If using a very small amount of exaggeration helps me to spread the message, I will do that. The fact that my website has had over 5,000 hits on this piece and over 2,100 shares on Facebook, I think I was successful in that and I am comfortable with using the word "fired". The only difference between them actually being fired and what transpired this week is the fact that they still have the positions they were elected for, even if they are unable to actually perform the required tasks.
Cunty is comfortable lying to promote a message contra to the "right wing media". Right wing media? The man is a moron, a liar and probably a confirmed loser living in a confirmed loser town looking at a lifetime of inveterate loserdom. He gets and EFF at life as does the whole town. They shouldn't be allowed out alone.
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: zappaisgod]
#14306468 - 04/17/11 01:41 PM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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You sound like a great person.
But its not my fault people go out and vote for these people.
I can say the same for the rest of the country. Look who we keep putting into office time and time again.
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: athedrivein61]
#14306564 - 04/17/11 01:58 PM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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So stop doing it. And no, you can't say the same for the whole country. I've got a clue. Stop voting for people who promise a chicken in every pot. They don't have any chickens to give you.
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: zappaisgod]
#14306580 - 04/17/11 02:02 PM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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zappaisgod said: So stop doing it. And no, you can't say the same for the whole country. I've got a clue. Stop voting for people who promise a chicken in every pot. They don't have any chickens to give you.

So stop doing what?? I did not vote for obama or bush or clinton.
How do I have control over what the majority thinks?? And if I dont vote then its my fault still?? Good god lol.
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: athedrivein61]
#14306737 - 04/17/11 02:31 PM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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athedrivein61 said:
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zappaisgod said: So stop doing it. And no, you can't say the same for the whole country. I've got a clue. Stop voting for people who promise a chicken in every pot. They don't have any chickens to give you.

So stop doing what?? I did not vote for obama or bush or clinton.
How do I have control over what the majority thinks?? And if I dont vote then its my fault still?? Good god lol.
What do you propose then? I'm all ears!
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Re: And so it begins. Emergency Financial Mgr. fires entire government of Benton Harbor, MI. [Re: athedrivein61]
#14306750 - 04/17/11 02:32 PM (13 years, 1 month ago) |
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None of those people are responsible for what happened in Benton Harbor.
So you voted for McCain, Kerry, Gore, Dole and Bush 1? Benton Harbor is fucked. Michigan is fucked. Upstate NY has been fucked for decades. Leave. Vote with your feet.
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