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PearliePoo2

(7,768 posts) Sun Oct 21, 2018, 01:05 PM Oct 2018

Holy Shit! Hang on! Carl Bernstein on CNN today just said... [View all]

Carl Bernstein today on CNN says his sources in the White House are telling him that if the mid-terms are close and the Democrats only take it back by 5 to 7 seats, trump is preparing for legal challenges in the courts, to sow confusion, he will declare a victory and say the election was illegitimate!

HE IS ALREADY PLANNING FOR THIS!

Make sure you have shoes with sturdy soles to swarm to the streets! (for days or more)
THIS election is for ALL the marbles!

We will have NO choice but to shut the country down!

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Holy Shit! Hang on! Carl Bernstein on CNN today just said... [View all] PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 OP

He's wasting his time. We're rolling the table on him. marble falls Oct 2018 #1

That's what I think vlyons Oct 2018 #47

No, if it happens, it won't waste his time; it wastes everyone else's time. Which is what he wants. muriel_volestrangler Oct 2018 #51

as president he doesn't have the power to stop the certified winners from being seated Hamlette Oct 2018 #66

Rabid extremists on SCOTUS would do anything for drumpf or oligarchs. lark Oct 2018 #73

I'm going to say no BigGermanGuy Oct 2018 #126

Yeah, if he gets the GOP to dispute results, it holds up Congress muriel_volestrangler Oct 2018 #78

This sounds like Trump's 2016 loss strategy, or is 2020 loss strategy that we will see in 2 years. TheBlackAdder Oct 2018 #55

any win by the democrats is considered illegitimate by the republicans demigoddess Oct 2018 #70

Far past time to shut down Trump. Chilling. nt. PufPuf23 Oct 2018 #2

How? triron Oct 2018 #40

That Bernstein says that Trump is setting the tone to invalidate the election. PufPuf23 Oct 2018 #98

That's the stuff secession is made of... roamer65 Oct 2018 #3

That's chilling Blue_playwright Oct 2018 #4

Very chilling, and warnings like this have been given before. empedocles Oct 2018 #20

He's an un-hinged cornered rat ALREADY warning about the election and he will be watching! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #5

The Marines have carried semi-automatic pistols since WW I, and... RHMerriman Oct 2018 #15

What a terrific, well-written informative post! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #25

You are entirely welcome... RHMerriman Oct 2018 #28

A bit late, but WELCOME TO DU RHMerriman! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #53

Many thanks RHMerriman Oct 2018 #85

Spell out the logistics of how our ruling class Duppers Oct 2018 #60

A) Trump is a physical coward who has never risked himself at anything RHMerriman Oct 2018 #87

I think some rednecks and paramilitary Duppers Oct 2018 #111

Actually, the Balkans began - generally - with the Yugoslav federal forces under RHMerriman Oct 2018 #115

Thank you! 🙏 Duppers Oct 2018 #124

Just vote. Fretting won't do any good. Garrett78 Oct 2018 #119

Very Good Points! Real world politics. Much of Intelligence is against him also. MarcA Oct 2018 #67

Indeed... RHMerriman Oct 2018 #88

Well thought out post. llmart Oct 2018 #69

Thanks ... look, I get the seriousness of having this idiot in a position of power, trust me... RHMerriman Oct 2018 #89

I so hope you're right!! davekriss Oct 2018 #102

You and I both, my friend... RHMerriman Oct 2018 #104

Let him sue. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2018 #6

but what happens when the new Congress is NOT sworn in lapfog_1 Oct 2018 #8

Yup, he's got "Brett the Belching Beer Guy" installed, who believes a President is above the law! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #16

Wouldn't surprise me at all. triron Oct 2018 #42

More than likely...nt 2naSalit Oct 2018 #56

Doubt Roberts would go along. MarcA Oct 2018 #71

we want to hang our hat on John F'ing Roberts? lapfog_1 Oct 2018 #91

Nothing. The president does not have standing to sue about elections organized by the states. drray23 Oct 2018 #118

The lawsuits will be filed in each state by the republican party lapfog_1 Oct 2018 #120

He'll sue even if he wins TheCowsCameHome Oct 2018 #37

He will have to sue every state, because that is where elections are run. You are right, it will go still_one Oct 2018 #61

Shithole and the GOP want a Iliyah Oct 2018 #7

Cascadia!! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #9

Pls bring in N Mexico and CO... alittlelark Oct 2018 #30

Yes, the logistics could be worked out! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #31

Also NV and someday AZ. Interesting looking map. n/t MarcA Oct 2018 #72

What if Mueller hands down indictments against him and his family ProudLib72 Oct 2018 #10

Amen to this! FakeNoose Oct 2018 #95

How is this in any way a surprise? Press on, resist, oppose. (n/t) FreepFryer Oct 2018 #11

There are people who lie...and Liars. libdem4life Oct 2018 #12

Can you link to the Carl quote? I would love to see the whole segment. Socal31 Oct 2018 #13

Yes. The link is in my original OP. Carl is definitely a VERY concerned man! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #19

Don't even try, you orange idiot... FM123 Oct 2018 #14

Love the chutzpah cilla4progress Oct 2018 #17

YES to everything you said and we'll also have Medicare for all from birth in Cascadia!! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #21

Omg... cilla4progress Oct 2018 #100

Russia wants us divided. Calexit, Newmexit ... Qutzupalotl Oct 2018 #38

LOL! Whatever. Downtown Hound Oct 2018 #18

Yes, I don't think Trump will get much traction. He may cause another Federal Building to get blown Quixote1818 Oct 2018 #68

Thank you! I heard it, too and was chilled to the bone. Pathwalker Oct 2018 #22

Martial law is only an option when: RHMerriman Oct 2018 #33

You are very knowledgeable and versed in these matters! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #35

Veteran and an informed citizen... RHMerriman Oct 2018 #39

Well, I won't be holding my breath on it not happening. Pathwalker Oct 2018 #36

Except the GOP electeds belong to their donors, who are most definitely NOT RHMerriman Oct 2018 #43

Well, there was THIS. Kent State, May 4th 1970. And I remember it. PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #49

And long before that True Blue American Oct 2018 #54

Exactly! Duppers Oct 2018 #63

Jim Rhodes, Governor True Blue American Oct 2018 #80

I remember the day. Duppers Oct 2018 #81

So do I True Blue American Oct 2018 #83

Yeah, and as tragic as Kent State was, it took place against the backdrop of: RHMerriman Oct 2018 #92

Trump is arrogant True Blue American Oct 2018 #105

Yep; plus he's also a coward and doesn't want to be held responsible for anything RHMerriman Oct 2018 #112

What about the Bonus Army? PufPuf23 Oct 2018 #101

DC is federal territory, and 1932 predated DC Home Rule by four decades... RHMerriman Oct 2018 #103

Eisenhower and Patton as well as MacArthur PufPuf23 Oct 2018 #108

In 1932? Probably not, actually; the DC police could not have coped with the size of the Bonus Army RHMerriman Oct 2018 #110

Look at the wiki. MacArthur, Eisenhower, and Patton were all directly PufPuf23 Oct 2018 #121

True, but MacArthur chose to take command... it's also worth noting that RHMerriman Oct 2018 #122

Why don't we fucking vote and put it out of reach. Blue_true Oct 2018 #23

THANK YOU. MariaCSR Oct 2018 #82

he cheats every way possible in every thing he does....no surprise spanone Oct 2018 #24

This tactic is completely predictable. kairos12 Oct 2018 #26

There is not AN election, there are HUNDREDS of elections, elleng Oct 2018 #27

IMO: trump never has plans to never leave the white house liberal N proud Oct 2018 #29

Coup only works when there is power behind it RHMerriman Oct 2018 #34

Trump is True Blue American Oct 2018 #58

Exactly. RHMerriman Oct 2018 #93

trump can only win by cheating Gothmog Oct 2018 #32

Remember in the debate how he never answered the question if he would accept the results of 2016? PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #41

This time it wont be close MFM008 Oct 2018 #44

Yep. Let's wipe the floor with their asses at the polls. Blue_true Oct 2018 #94

Remember - he can't do this alone - he needs state ag's and gov's on board.... getagrip_already Oct 2018 #45

It could very well be that control of the House could go into the wee hours of the night. PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #46

If that's the case I almost wish we win by only a few seats (but that won't happen)... George II Oct 2018 #48

Great thread with lots of sub-threads. And a special hat tip to RH Merriman erronis Oct 2018 #50

Yes, we all need to welcome RH Merriman to DU! PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #52

Thanks, and back at ya! RHMerriman Oct 2018 #97

Thank you for the kind words RHMerriman Oct 2018 #96

This would lead the country to civil war berni_mccoy Oct 2018 #57

🔼 THAT is EXACTLY my fear. Duppers Oct 2018 #65

PearliePoo, with respect, don't be a trumpian tool. Hortensis Oct 2018 #59

I'm praying all the guardrails willhold (and I'm an atheist) As you said, the courts, Constitution.. PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #75

The tide is a rolling in for trump safeinOhio Oct 2018 #62

This is downright scary! red dog 1 Oct 2018 #64

Nixon used lying and untruths so its not exactly accurate to say we have never had such a President. cstanleytech Oct 2018 #74

Yes, Nixon was a lying, paranoid asshole but he wasn't stupid. PearliePoo2 Oct 2018 #79

It may take a new civil war to get rid of Trump. Kablooie Oct 2018 #76

If there's a blue wave in the house and Dems get 50 Senate seats, Trump knows his days are numbered Doodley Oct 2018 #77

Of course.. I would expect NOTHING MORE Cha Oct 2018 #84

This is so fucked up. I just want this nightmare to end! Initech Oct 2018 #86

All Democratic candidates should be prepared to challenge election results if they "lose"... KCDebbie Oct 2018 #90

That's why it's important to pack the courts Retrograde Oct 2018 #99

Constitution Article I Section 5 Paragraph 1 struggle4progress Oct 2018 #106

My prediction? A shock and awe multi-faceted "event" from Trump team. Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #107

This is terrifying Separation Oct 2018 #109

They are many separate treestar Oct 2018 #113

That's complete nonsense. drray23 Oct 2018 #114

He won't like what happens next if he tries this. He will drown in the flood from the shitstorm. nt Progressive Jones Oct 2018 #116

I've been saying this for months Bettie Oct 2018 #117

He can't declare anything. Takket Oct 2018 #123

It if far past time for him to be removed from office. Joe941 Oct 2018 #125