EC Vote

[EndlessWire]

"The Electoral College Votes will be cast and counted on 14 December, which must then be delivered to Vice President Mike Pence, in his capacity as Senate president, by 23 December. When the new Congress is sworn in on 6 January 2021 one of their first tasks will be to officially count the vote and Pence will declare the winner."

So, take it easy on me. I'm not a fearmongerer or anything like that. But, I can't help but note that those advocating for Trump to declare martial law are speaking up now.

So, while I am not saying that this is what will happen, I do question that, if it were to happen, would it happen BEFORE the EC casts it's votes on Dec. 14th? Cuz, it's already Dec. 2nd, and we are fast approaching Dec. 14th.

I hate surprises.

[Chainfire]

1. At this point, they can't steal the election without war

Everybody has accepted the facts except for Trump's true believers, and he is still fleecing them for "defense" money. That is all the drama is about.

[jaysunb]

2. I assure you the military will not participate. nt

[EndlessWire]

3. I don't think so, either.

But, this government is crazy now. He could fire the Joint Chiefs, and put his own loyalists in there. I think he could call up Flynn and stick him in there.

[Louis1895]

6. Flynn for Secretary of Defense

I just realized that Trump could install Flynn as Acting Secretary of Defense.

Not a pretty thought considering Flynn is advocating martial law.

Michael Flynn's Call for 'Martial Law' Comes Amid Violent Threats Over Trump Election Defeat

Link to tweet

[Thekaspervote]

8. He can't just wave a wand and have him installed, it would take senate approval

An acting SOS would have little power.

Yes, I know..but I highly doubt after such inflammatory comments and massive push back the senate would go along

[Louis1895]

14. We currently have an "Acting" Secretary of Defense

Mr. Christopher C. Miller is the Acting Secretary of Defense, appointed Nov. 9, 2020. He is not confirmed.


Why couldn't Trump fire him and install Flynn?

I would not put anything past Trump at this point.

[obamanut2012]

9. lolololol

[Thekaspervote]

7. It doesn't matter. The military brass has repeatedly reminded their soldiers that they take an oath

To defend and protect the constitution and Americans, not a dictator or idiot king. To go against that oath comes with very serious punishment!

[brush]

4. The regular army can not but the Nat'l Guard and state troopers and police will put down...

any winger militias/domestic terrorist who try something.

[dware]

15. I second that.

Our oath is to the Constitution, not an individual, and it is our sacred duty to refuse to obey an illegal order, which this would very clearly be.

The way Pissolini has treated the military, I seriously doubt the JCoS, the Officer's Corp, the NCO's and those below them will be receptive to him.

[Fiendish Thingy]

5. The EC voted on time during the Civil War and WW2, so in the unlikely event martial law is declared

It won’t make a difference.

[EndlessWire]

11. Well, they're

advocating suspending the Constitution. I'm sure it's all talk.

[Fiendish Thingy]

13. How would that work? Without the military to enforce, meaningless

I’m sure that would go over well with all the Trumper gun nuts...

[NurseJackie]

10. Not going to happen. And no alternate White House is needed either.

And nobody will need to cut power to the white house.

So, take it easy on me. I'm not a fearmongerer or anything like that. But, I can't help but note that those advocating for Trump to declare martial law are speaking up now.

Okay.