Jonathan Alter tweet: If we "move on" . . .

[tblue37]

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If we “move on”, the GOP will refuse to concede future elections, then judge-shop until they steal one. There must be a price paid for sedition or we will lose our democracy. This is critically important work in the next couple of years.

[Karadeniz]

1. He's singing our song!

[SheltieLover]

2. Absofuckingloutely!

Prosecute every single one! To the fullest extent of law!

[Upthevibe]

22. SheltieLover

Absofuckingloutely-Those were my exact thoughts and then I saw your response!

And, what about some kind of punishment for these ridiculous "frivilous lawsuits" they're filing and they have used that against us for years!

I think Gohmert should have to pay some kind of a fine! This is just ridiculous!

[disndat]

39. Ditto!

Absofuckingloutely.

[disndat]

40. Ditto!

Absofuckingloutely.

[Bleacher Creature]

3. This is why the two Georgia elections are so incredibly important.

I don't see another way of forcing the GOP to accept reality. Democrats need to hold the trifecta. Period.

[Hortensis]

41. This. But we'll win some either way. At very worst some illegal

actions will be prosecuted. And those moderate conservatives who also want to take back their party will want that.

[PJMcK]

4. Yes. (n/t)

[Ferrets are Cool]

5. I hope this lands into the right ears.

And it is acted upon.

[SunSeeker]

6. K & R & Retweeted!

[c-rational]

7. Force a conversation on the Voting Rights Act and ask the reThugs why they are blocking it.

Also point out their cheating since 2000 and let the defend their actions.

[Ligyron]

35. Sadly, those reprehensible actions are a selling point to many of our citizens.

They've been given enough free advertising as it is.

[malaise]

8. There must be a price for sedition

That effin' simple

Rec

[smirkymonkey]

9. K&R

and retweeted!

[Mr. Ected]

10. Other than COVID, there is absolutely no other matter more pressing or relevant

Unfortunately it will tie up our resources to a certain extent, but there's nothing less than the survival of our democracy at stake.

And that's not hyperbole.

[NoRoadUntravelled]

11. America must never be forced to go through this again.

Hard telling if Democracy would even make it through a second time. We've had enough.

[AwakeAtLast]

12. AGREED!

And Democrats can no longer "reach across the aisle". Ever.

[Maven]

13. "Moving on" and "looking forward" in the face of such treachery is NOT a sensible, mature approach.

It is dangerously irresponsible. It is an exercise in denialism. It is an abdication of responsibility for the long-term welfare of the country.

That needs to be made clear to the party leadership. Those who engaged in collusion with a foreign adversary and outright sedition to steal power for themselves should face consequences. Any suggestion that we allow them to slide for the sake of "unity" should be met with a chorus of condemnation.

[DENVERPOPS]

16. Bravo Maven

Perfectly said. THIS IS IT...... PERIOD. IT MUST BE STOPPED HERE AND NOW..... PERIOD. FOREVER MORE....PERIOD....

Any and every single person involved in this nightmare conflagration must be CHARGED WITH SEDITION and seriously penalized.....

Talk about "FRIVOLOUS" bullshit...........................

It falls under the old axiom: "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit..."

Putin is laughing his ass off at the total and absolute control he has over Trump, Republican Senators, Trump Spawn, Trump's Administration and the Entire Fucking Republican party........

THIS Republican Party is, by far, the most thoroughly corrupt political party in the history of our nation by a long shot.....

KATIE BAR THE DOOR...........

Moving on didn't work with Gore......Moving on didn't work with Kerry.......Moving on didn't work with Obama.....and here we are....

[McKim]

37. Yes, and Don't forget Bush!!!

Yes, and don't forget Bush. He started the War on Iraq with a lie and wasted trillions of our money on his foolish war. This caused the refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe. A million Iraqis died. These are serious crimes. Today he takes up painting in a comfortable retirement because we were "looking forward"!

[burrowowl]

27. Hear! Hear!

[Beartracks]

30. Yes!! "Healing" first requires that justice be done. n/t

[PatrickforO]

14. Absolutely. These people must be held to account for

their crimes against the American people, the republic and the constitution.

[JI7]

15. They do have to pay a price but it wont stop them from behaving the way they do

Losing the civil war didn't stop the bs for them .

What needs to happen is people need to condemn that shit. Especially people in their community.

[OldBaldy1701E]

32. 'Frown Power'

As suggested by Stetson Kennedy.

[klook]

52. Good reference.

I wasn’t familiar with this guy. Very interesting bio. Thanks.

[bullwinkle428]

17. K&R, and a pre-emptive "FUCK YOU" to the Chuck Todds and Andrea Mitchells of the world,

who will most certainly start beating the "move on" drums once we have an adult back in the Oval Office.

[Evolve Dammit]

57. Yeah, "enablers." They really aren't good journalists, but are focused on status quo for the GOP.

[JoeOtterbein]

18. Of course there "must be a price paid". That is about as clear as saying to...

...."hold them accountable".

And just as worthless.

J. Alter needs to do his job before he can expect others to do the same.

[DallasNE]

19. The Scary Part Is That This Even Needs To Be Said

So how did we end up where sedition is thought to be normal politics by as very sizable segment of our population. That speaks volumes for reform so how do you successfully reform free speech? The airwaves are regulated so why not regulate cable and social media in a similar fashion? Call it a fairness doctrine where the regulated entities in order to operate must block misinformation, whether from others or themselves. There are Supreme Court cases whereby speech has its limitations. The one everybody know about is you can't shout fire in a crowded theatre. Certainly preaching sedition would likewise qualify as prohibited speech. But the line must be drawn carefully and there are a couple of court cases that help a great deal in this effort. Let's get started.

[Blue Owl]

20. And there's no goddamned "both-siderism" on this issue

[tblue37]

21. +1. nt

[spanone]

23. Agreed 1,000,000%

[dlk]

24. If we give Republicans a pass, at some point very soon, our democracy will be lost

Part of the reason we are in this dire situation is that for too many years Republicans were given a pass for their crimes.

[tblue37]

25. Precisely!

[JI7]

33. They weren't given a pass. They got actual support from Voters .

Large numbers of voters support that shit . It's WHY they vote for them.

[dlk]

42. I meant our Democratic leaders not doing anything to hold Republicans accountable

The voters who support Trump weren’t included in my comment, though you are right that certain Americans support Trump for that very reason.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

26. He's not wrong but 40 something percent of the voters keep endorsing this behavior.

They reward it. Now Senators and Representatives are in on the act.

I though that pig winning even the nomination was crossing the Rubicon.

I keep reading that fascism can’t be beat at the ballot box. I’m beginning to wonder if it’s true.

[dlk]

43. We are fast approaching the point where fascism cannot be defeated at the ballot box

One very good reason why Republicans treacherous and sedition’s behavior cannot go unpunished

[dustyscamp]

28. The people who want us to move on from this are the ones out of touch with reality

[UTUSN]

29. K&R

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

31. "Moving on for the good of the country"...

with no repercussions for all those involved in this coup against democracy may cause an equal “pissed off at the government” segment of the populace opposite of the maga people to arise.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

34. 100% true, but I fear no significant price will be paid.

Not giving up hope, though. This crop of crooked Rs has crossed far too many lines to ignore. True justice would mean huge consequences imposed on all of them. Especially members of the Trump Crime Family & Crooked Trump Admin.

[kentuck]

36. We cannot "move on" but we must tread very carefully.

We must try to keep the investigations out of the limelight until evidence is gathered.

The Justice Department must try very hard to keep it out of politics.

But the people must know the truth and the facts and they should be presented before the next election. In the interim, if some people need to be indicted and found guilty, then so be it.

There should be an almost secret team from the FBI and Justice to get to the bottom of it.

[housecat]

47. Yes.Yes. Yes. Keep plans and evidence away from the MSM or they will be foiled again

[Wounded Bear]

38. Well stated...nt

[housecat]

45. Please keep repeating this. Make it a hit song. Anything to keep this critical message alive.

[Vivienne235729]

46. Never truer words have spoken!!! This needs to be priority one.

[triron]

48. This is what worries me about Biden.

Maybe premature.

[KPN]

49. This really is and should be a "No shit Sherlock!"

But is it?

[curthayden]

50. Don't give in!

I'm with you, brother

[samsingh]

51. he is correct

[Skittles]

53. CORRECT

too many DUers DON'T UNDERSTAND it's not just about Jan 6 and Jan 20!

[Catch2.2]

54. YES!!! AGREE 1000%

I hope the Democratic Party understands this.

[Nitram]

55. We've got to do what we should have done with Nixon, Reagan and Bush. Put crooks in prison,

disbar crooked lawyers, hold them fully accountable for their seditious and corrupt abuse of office.

[Cha]

56. Rt TY!

[AllaN01Bear]

58. hopefuly every judge will say no to this nonsense . you lose , give it up.

[BobTheSubgenius]

59. It's not just winning the court cases, thus getting Joe Biden inaugurated.

That win has to be so total and overwhelming that there is no room for even a fanciful claim of "what about....?"

Then, the focus of the court cases turn 180 degrees and send that pack of jackals to the fates they so richly deserve. The hammer has to come down swift and hard, smash and then bury this unbelievably dangerous idea of litigating elections until you get the result you want.