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EndlessWire

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Sat Aug 29, 2020, 10:24 PM Aug 2020

The Electoral College [View all]

We are called upon to multitask like crazy this year. We don't dare to neglect anything that even might hint at getting rid of Donald Trump.

First, we have to turn out and vote. Every. last. one. of. us. If we don't make a massive effort, we will not see the picture that we need to clarify what is happening to us.

But, it's not enough. Even though we might prevail to the tune of millions and millions of popular votes, the only thing that matters is the Electoral College. Those selected members of the EC are who really elect our next President. So, while all this maelstrom of events, verbiage, violence, and general nastiness is happening to us, the only thing that matters is this Electoral College, and what they are going to do.

Some states made laws that will now prevent the Electors from changing how they vote from the will of the people to their own beliefs. There are penalties that they can suffer. Sure. But, I have heard that the States, might consider replacing all the Electors with people that will vote for Trump. So, even though we might have literally millions and millions of votes over and above for Joe Biden, the EC can still deliver the election to Trump. Those EC votes are crucial.

A lot depends on their will for bravery and duty. I remember praying that some of them would deliver us from Trump, but they didn't. There were only one or two "faithless" Electors. The rest fell in line, and there is not a deep argument that they should not have voted how their population wanted them to, only that they held the election in their hands.

I do not think that Trump will leave, certainly not in a straight forward "I lost" kind of way. He's gonna do a scam. We have to be ready with Plan B.

This could get ugly. Don't be distracted by all this sh*t happening. Plan A is to vote with all your heart and soul. Plan B is going to end up being marching in the streets. Get ready.

If we wake up the day after with Biden as President, it will all be a big joke. But, so far what we've seen is not. This is not normal. Donald Trump is a dictator who is not going to give up unless we make him.

That's why it's awfully useful to have the General making the statement to Trump that they are NOT going to help him. It's a statement to us, as well. Why would a military chief feel it necessary to inform the public that the military will not participate? We can't be the only ones worried about this?

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The Electoral College [View all] EndlessWire Aug 2020 OP
I prefer fascist to dictator...it leaves a worse taste in people's mouths. If we ever get control Karadeniz Aug 2020 #1
You will never get 38 states to ratify ending the EC. roamer65 Aug 2020 #4
I thought congress could end the electoral college? Maraya1969 Aug 2020 #5
No it's embedded in the Constitution. roamer65 Aug 2020 #6
The Electoral College melm00se Aug 2020 #20
Folks, read the second paragraph above of Article 2, section 1. roamer65 Aug 2020 #23
Cut off their freebies SheltieLover Aug 2020 #9
The problem is the Senate. roamer65 Aug 2020 #11
Make DC & PR states. SheltieLover Aug 2020 #12
I agree 100 percent. roamer65 Aug 2020 #15
So sick of swing state shit SheltieLover Aug 2020 #18
They got close in 1934. roamer65 Aug 2020 #19
TY! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #22
As do I, Sheltie. roamer65 Aug 2020 #24
Two things to read and join... BigmanPigman Aug 2020 #2
Ty, BP! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #8
plus one questionseverything Aug 2020 #28
We need to contribute to the Dems in the battleground states!! lastlib Aug 2020 #3
Has someone contacted Bloomberg? He pledged to support the Democrats with his billions Maraya1969 Aug 2020 #7
I read he has pledged $60mil for House races SheltieLover Aug 2020 #10
Here you go...I just Googled it... BigmanPigman Aug 2020 #13
📣📣📣Senate please SheltieLover Aug 2020 #16
PS SheltieLover Aug 2020 #17
60 mil is a cup of Starbucks to him. 940 more of those millions and you get one of his billions. Maraya1969 Aug 2020 #14
There is almost no history of "faithless electors". PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #21
Thank you for the info. EndlessWire Aug 2020 #25
The EC votes are not allocated. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #27
I understand EndlessWire Aug 2020 #29
Well, here's one analysis EndlessWire Aug 2020 #30
Trump did not steal the election via the EC. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #31
I never said anything about 2016 EndlessWire Aug 2020 #33
I apologize for misunderstanding or misreading you. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #34
Just wait, right around mid October Repuke state legislatures will say it's too unsafe to vote. roamer65 Aug 2020 #26
Actually, I expect some Republican states may well double down PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #32
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