PELOSI: "This morning, I spoke to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley...

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Lisa Desjardins
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THIS - PELOSI: “This morning, I spoke to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley to discuss available precautions for preventing an unstable president from initiating military hostilities or accessing the launch codes and ordering a nuclear strike. “
9:44 AM · Jan 8, 2021 from Washington, DC

[fleur-de-lisa]

1. Wow!

[wryter2000]

2. Can we finally stop

Declaring that she needs to be replaced to make room for new, more liberal blood? No one is better than Nancy Pelosi in this position.

[Thekaspervote]

8. +1,000,000

[dware]

14. I really wish I could Rec. your post,

This is spot fucking on.

[DENVERPOPS]

63. Agreed dware

Even before this incident, I would hope that all the top brass of the military,had already gotten together and instituted some plan to prevent lardass and ReTrumpliCONs from doing anything rash.

[TwilightZone]

20. Agreed 100%

[Autumn]

21. She's good. But any Democrat, young or old in charge would do just that.

[Me.]

25. Credit Is Due Where Credit Is Due

She is superb at her job and thank goodness we have her in that position

[Autumn]

26. I think all our Democrats are superb at their jobs, with the exception of a couple

and I thank our lucky stars and the voters we have them.

[Me.]

27. Yes THey Are

And they put her in that position because she is so spectacular. There are only a few sour grapers that won't admit it.

[George II]

50. Makes one just want to shake one's head....

[Me.]

75. Quite

[NurseJackie]

42. Yet another backhanded insult directed at Nancy Pelosi.

The underlying message, of course, is based on the false premise that Nancy isn't all that special and that "anybody else would be just as good as Nancy". (And we all know that's not true.)

[Autumn]

51. Did you miss "she's good"? Any Democrat in charge would do the same thing.

Except for maybe a couple of them Everything but adoration is a backhanded insult to some people Jackie.

[NurseJackie]

59. I'm smarter than I look, Autumn.

Everything but adoration is a backhanded insult to some people Jackie.

I'm smarter than I look, Autumn.

[Autumn]

66. I don't have a clue how you look Jackie, I've never seen you.

[blue-wave]

67. "Any Democrat in charge would do the same thing"

I think she's trying to say all democrats would do the right thing. Not those who run as democrats in elections only to refuse to become democrats.....ever. Gosh golly, who would ever do that?

The way I see it, she's defeated her own backhanded insult.

[NurseJackie]

70. Well, that's a very generous interpretation.

But it's clear to me that the message is one that marginalizes with the undertone of "she only did what anyone else would do, so why make such a big deal about it?" As if it was as rote and as routine as remembering to turn off the lights and lock the door when one leaves the house.

I know what I'm talking about. My memory is still good. These gray hairs and wrinkles of mine indicate wisdom, not dementia.

[blue-wave]

74. I agree

Definitely marginalization. And yes, you still have it! Thanks for being here!

[NurseJackie]

82. Thank you!

And yes, you still have it!

Thank you!

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

101. Yep. There was just no reason to say it except to try

to minimize what Pelosi did.

[Me.]

83. Looks...Meh...

It's smarts that count and boy have you got them.

[NurseJackie]

94. I adore you!

That made me smile!

[mountain grammy]

43. of course they would..

[George II]

46. Perhaps. But remember Nancy Pelosi IS in charge. There's a reason for that.

[Autumn]

52. I'm not senile George. nt

[elias7]

55. Sure it's the right move, but would all have announced it?

Or restrained if it shouldn’t be announced?

Pelosi is masterful at her job because she knows more than what is just the right thing to do, but also how to play it, which is not such a simple thing.

I’ve been reading a few reviews just now about the Queen’s gambit, so pardon the analogy, but though good players know opening theory, it is the great players who define it (and get the move named after them). In watching her function over the past few years, I don’t think too many leaders are in her league.

[Autumn]

57. Some are complaining that she did announce it. I think her announcing it was the right move. nt

[murielm99]

64. Pelosi holds the line to stop and insurrection,

and you damn her with faint praise.

Why do you post on a Democratic board?

[Autumn]

72. I post here because I'm a Democrat and I support Dems. All of them. The Senate and

The House Dems. Sorry my praise for Democrats isn't good enough for you.

[murielm99]

78. I stand by what I said.

Good night to you as well.

[Autumn]

96. I also stand by what I said. nt

[George II]

92. "All of them."......

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=14856767

I think all our Democrats are superb at their jobs, with the exception of a couple

[Autumn]

97. Well George, as I said there are a couple that I think could be better at their jobs.

I think all our Democrats are superb at their jobs, with the exception of a couple

That's exactly what I said, no one is perfect. Even if a couple come close. But I certainly don't trash them. Here, Twitter or anywhere else.

[George II]

98. ....

[Bev54]

71. She has been the adult running the country for the past 4 years

she really should be in the oval office, she has been doing both jobs on a domestic front. She is one of the strongest people you have in your government. Celebrate her!!!

[Autumn]

79. I have celebrated her. That doesn't mean that I can't celebrate the other Democrats that I

think have done a fabulous job and give them credit for their part in holding the line against Trump.

[Bev54]

81. That sounds just like all lives matter to me

[Autumn]

100. You think?

Not even close.

[58Sunliner]

80. Might be true, but Pelosi has years of credibility and experience. That counts.

Especially with the military.

[Autumn]

99. I was very happy to see the military voting for Biden this time after going for Trump and

3rd party in 2016. It seems you are right, they are learning that experience counts.




https://www.statista.com/chart/22761/us-military-voting-intention-in-the-november-election/

[Vivienne235729]

34. AGREED!! 10000+

[onetexan]

39. +1 K&R

[gab13by13]

41. This post is not necessary,

thank god our caucus allows for vigorous debate. Speaker Pelosi was just reelected with overwhelming support, once that happened everyone got behind her.

[DownriverDem]

58. Totally agree!

We continue to need her experience and those who disagree do not understand how it all works. Just wait. You have to pay your dues and gain experience before I will support anyone new.

[ailsagirl]

77. Yes!!

👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[Captain Zero]

88. Any future speaker will probably keep her on as a consultant.

I approve that budget item.

[Cha]

93. Right.. We're Lucky to have Nancy

doing her job!

[R B Garr]

95. Agreed! Twitter gutter balls are not a substitute for solid,

real-life, proven experience. Hopefully the childish Twitter trash will tone down after President Crazypants leaves.

[thucythucy]

3. I'm glad she's thinking about this and taking measures.

I'm also terrified that this is seen as an actual possibility.

[yonder]

68. Agreed. Necessary move but that's why it's terrifying.

[Wounded Bear]

4. Yeah, they did it for Nixon...def need it for Trump...nt

[wendyb-NC]

5. Thank you, Nancy.

I hope we hear more on this.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

6. THANK YOU, NANCY!!

It must be done. That unstable idiot can't be trusted!

[SheltieLover]

7. Is Milley one involved in NG NON RESPONSE?

[Thekaspervote]

10. No

[SheltieLover]

16. Ty!

Terrifying!

[dware]

17. NO,

it was Chris Miller, Pissolini's toady he installed as the SecDef.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

60. No. It would have been tRump's toady acting SecDef who would have blocked the NG. . . nt

[dalton99a]

9. Kick

[Miguelito Loveless]

11. And?

As long as he has the codes, he is a risk. Are they taking the codes away? Under what authority/statute? Kind of important details. Also, he has access to massive amounts of classified intel, as do Jared and Ivanka. Who is securing that?

[Tommymac]

35. The codes just allow him to issue the order.

If no one in the chain of command implements it there is no issue.

Grant that the possibility of a traitorous General in combination with a complicit Missile Officer could still try to launch is non-zero, but this allays some of my fears.

[Miguelito Loveless]

91. A lot of Dominionist Christians in the Air Force officer corps

The Air Force Academy was specifically targeted, but their are "programs" for Annapolis and West Point. VMI was also a very fruitful breeding ground for religious fascists.

[yonder]

73. These last few months were a good time

to slip in bogus intelligence "markers" to see how and where they might end up.

Whether the IC did or not would be anyone's guess.

[KewlKat]

12. I wonder if she can share his reply, if any?

[Hermit-The-Prog]

13. Pelosi sure knows how to trigger traitor trump.

[SheltieLover]

15. Ty, Nancy!

[Skraxx]

18. Read Between The Lines: Trump's Already Been Sidelined, 25th or Not

The military will not listen to him. She can't come right out an say that of course, because technically Trump is still the CoC, but Milley will ignore Trump. That's the subtext. Thank goodness.

[roamer65]

19. In other words, we won't be doing a first strike.

[Wicked Blue]

22. WashPost - MORE INFO

John Wagner
Washington Post
Jan. 8, 2021 at 11:59 a.m. EST

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) told colleagues in a letter Friday that she had spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley, about keeping an “unstable president” from accessing nuclear codes.

Her letter came shortly after Trump tweeted that he would not attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20, breaking with a long-standing tradition of outgoing presidents attending the swearing-in ceremony of their successors.

Democrats are increasingly eyeing a second impeachment of Trump in the wake of Wednesday’s violent takeover of the Capitol by pro-Trump rioters if Vice President Pence and Trump’s Cabinet officials do not remove him from office under the 25th Amendment.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/08/capitol-biden-trump-live-updates/

[padah513]

23. Well done Madam Speaker

A cornered rat is capable of anything

[nykym]

24. Well that about wrecks his plan

to fly to Scotland and call in a nuke strike on the capitol, then a round of golf.

[orangecrush]

28. Apparently Madame Speaker

Realizes that every second this lunatic remains in power is fraught with extreme danger.

[Denvermosaic]

29. She may just have saved the planet from this monster.

[ffr]

30. JHC! Is this what they call guardrails for T----?

I'm in fear of the next cellphone alert that may be coming.

25th this guy today. Republican cowards!

[bucolic_frolic]

31. Love the transparency, this subject is on everyone's mind

[PatrickforO]

32. This is very good news. Pelosi has the moves.

She's boxing him in so he can't do further damage.

I have to say at this point, I am glad Pelosi is Speaker right now. She has the guts, but she also has the experience. Because we are in uncharted waters here with this treasonous coup attempt.

[bdamomma]

33. Thank God

We have a maniac running the US, GET HIM OUT NOW PLEASE.

[housecat]

36. Jesus I thought they changed that code

[Hekate]

37. Thank God for this mighty woman

[Vivienne235729]

38. Madame Speaker is a badass. I am thankful she is there w her years of experience

in these volatile, trying times.

[C Moon]

84. "We do not take an oath to a king or queen,

a tyrant or dictator. We do not take a oath to an individual; No, we do not take an oath to a country, a tribe or a religion. We take an oath to the constitution."

[patphil]

44. This nation is so fortunate to have such a strong, competent, patriotic Speaker of the House.

History will honor her as one of the very best in our nation's history.
Bravo Nancy Pelosi!

[Ligyron]

45. I wonder what dump's reaction to this will be?

I mean, who couldn't guess how he'd take it?

She sure does know how to get under his sickly orange skin so she must not be afraid of the consequences. Maybe they're using chemical restraints now 'cause he sure didn't seem his normal, disgusting self in that hostage video they put up.

[CaptainTruth]

47. "THEY'RE NOT DOING ANYTHING!!!" /s

[Buckeye_Democrat]

48. I hope the protocols for the nuclear football are changed...

... under Biden, although I have no fear of him being irresponsible.

Future Presidents can't have so much almost-unchecked power to destroy. They get to choose their Secretary of Defense too, who could be equally crazy.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_football
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Before the order can be processed by the military, the president must be positively identified using a special code issued on a plastic card, nicknamed the "biscuit".[7] The United States has a two-man rule in place at nuclear launch facilities, and while only the president can order the release of nuclear weapons, the order must be verified by the secretary of defense to be an authentic order given by the president (there is a hierarchy of succession in the event that the president is killed in an attack). This verification process deals solely with verifying that the order came from the actual president. The secretary of defense has no veto power and must comply with the president's order.[7] Once all the codes have been verified, the military would issue attack orders to the proper units. These orders are given and then re-verified for authenticity. It is argued that the president has almost sole authority to initiate a nuclear attack since the secretary of defense is required to verify the order, but cannot veto it.[8][9][10]
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[3Hotdogs]

49. ---and what did she learn?

[VladmireTrumpkins]

53. I am sure he is thinking..

People say to me. "Sir, we might get our hair mussed ...but in the end there will be some great statues erected to me when this nuclear war is over!!. They know we will prevail because one know more about nuclear war than me! MAGA MAGA MAGA.."

[malaise]

54. Pelosi is a boss

There has been a very calming response

[Roc2020]

56. Discussing Trump dropping a nuclear bomb

because of a temper tantrum. feels like some klingon deep space alter reality I'm in.

[Orrex]

61. Wing Attack Plan R.

[nuxvomica]

62. Thank God someone's running this country

And it turns out to be one of the people most capable to do so.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

65. What are the precautions? Because if it's the military making decisions over civilian leadership,

that sounds a li'l like a coup.

[Upthevibe]

69. Nevilledog...

Thank God we have Speaker Pelosi during this time....

[Jon King]

76. Lawyers monitor every step of the way...

It was explained that every step of the way, military and civilian lawyers sit next to each person in the chain. Any order must be determined to be legal and to defend the US from imminent threat.

Its a myth that a President can simply order a strike. Several people in the chain could determine it was illegal all along the way.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

90. Source?

That's not what I've read.

https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2018-01/features/strengthening-checks-presidential-nuclear-launch-authority

Not to mention that the Trump administration made changes to allow him to make "first strike" decisions -- the authority to launch missiles without evidence of a prior attack on us.

[treestar]

85. Smart

Less than two weeks now. I'm sure she is trying to think of what the Orange Gorilla might do.

[niyad]

86. Has Gen. Milley been fired yet?

[BobTheSubgenius]

87. Nancy Pelosi is one of my heroes of American politics.

She has Toughness, Integrity, Ability and Diplomacy, in varying measures, depending on the situation. Recognizing, as she did, the gravity of the situation was not at all difficult. Who didn't see the potential planet-destroying inherent here?

What exactly to do about it is the key! I couldn't be more comfortable about who is apparently quarterbacking this situation.

[Arne]

89. Her act of loudly tearing his bullshit speech in half was briliant and part of history.

n/t