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120. The lawsuits will be filed in each state by the republican party

Reply to drray23 (Reply #118)

Sun Oct 21, 2018, 08:17 PM

Oct 2018

not Trump himself... but he will be fanning the flames.

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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