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Residents Beg Michigan Mayor to Stop Solar Eclipse - He Scientifically Can't (rivergrandrapids.com)

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“I've been told that I need to stop this eclipse and I do not have the authority to do that. So yes, people are really concerned. But we're just trying to prepare them.”

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[–] partial_accumen 69 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Oh man, this incumbent mayor just lost himself the next election. His opponent has an easy platform to run on:

"The incumbent mayor ignored the will of the electorate when they did NOT cancel the eclipse that occurred in April 2024. I can assure you, if elected, I will absolutely listen to the voters and cancel the eclipse if that is the will of the people. So make sure you vote for me and the next eclipse in ...."

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".... the year 2099, will reflect your wishes. God Bless America!".