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Turin_C3PO

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20. The state legislators
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 11:37 AM
Nov 2020

aren't going to flip their votes. There's been numerous posts from knowledgeable people, including Laurence Tribe, that explain why it won't happen. The main real danger is that Biden will take office and 30% of the country will go on believing that he stole it. That's the issue we're going to have to deal with.

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Amen.... magicarpet Nov 2020 #1
I second you DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #28
+1000. Dangerous times. Paladin Nov 2020 #2
in a domestic violence situation, barbtries Nov 2020 #3
I fear that you are correct. kentuck Nov 2020 #4
unpredictable? Only if you don't recognize the pattern... DeeNice Nov 2020 #5
Welcome to DU, DeeNice! calimary Nov 2020 #47
much thanks! DeeNice Nov 2020 #51
The so called nuclear option is NOT an option..PERIOD Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #8
He's a Republican Blecht Nov 2020 #41
The state legislators Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #20
I wouldn't be surprised by him trying to sacrifice... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #6
"I hope someone is monitoring his communications with Putin." Escurumbele Nov 2020 #22
I used to worry about Trump launching nukes... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #25
Cornered animals can be vicious and unpredictable berni_mccoy Nov 2020 #7
Speaking of animals DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #30
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GP DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #52
With only 3 PERCENT of the population believing that Chump genuinely bullwinkle428 Nov 2020 #9
Hey BW DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #21
Yes, you are correct Escurumbele Nov 2020 #24
Yes, that's what Trump wants so he can unleash the military and declare martial law. Lonestarblue Nov 2020 #27
The RepubliCON party includes a lot of old white men. DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #10
My dad's motto from as far back as I can remember: "IGMFU". calimary Nov 2020 #53
The numb sleep comfortably Ponietz Nov 2020 #11
It is up to you to pill your own head out if your ass. Kaleva Nov 2020 #12
Fantastic post. May I borrow it? ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2020 #13
Hear, hear! But will we?!?! Missn-Hitch Nov 2020 #14
And do what? BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #15
If they get to play coup...we should get to play... Hotler Nov 2020 #16
I regretfully agree. My impression is that many of the 71 mil will cry baby Nov 2020 #17
I wonder if an extra-judicial remedy is being considered as we speak Mr. Ected Nov 2020 #18
Dem leadership have been preparing for this eventuality for months, the fascists are outsmarted and yaesu Nov 2020 #19
Are they? Boomerproud Nov 2020 #23
Yep, and the real people in charge, the wall street banksters, will not allow the fascists to yaesu Nov 2020 #44
I don't think we have our heads in our asses about this situation at all mtnsnake Nov 2020 #26
The US Constitution seems to have a lot of holes in it. luvtheGWN Nov 2020 #29
"Alter"- "Altar" - I see what you did there -clever packman Nov 2020 #31
The situation seems pretty obvious, doesn't it? BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #32
All this nullification of the biggest vote in U.S. history. For one man and his kleptocrats. ancianita Nov 2020 #33
Same thing everyone USED TO SAY about the DOJ. BamaRefugee Nov 2020 #35
Yeah. But this is over the constitutional line. The DOJ can't stop the DoD. ancianita Nov 2020 #37
Martial Law Jon King Nov 2020 #36
This is my worry Dream Girl Nov 2020 #40
I think it's time for phone calls to your senators and representatives. This is dangerous and Pobeka Nov 2020 #38
"If you can't win elections, go home, figure out why, come back and try again"? No! Just stay home. Towlie Nov 2020 #39
Who has their head in their asses? crimycarny Nov 2020 #42
He thinks he's added the USA to Trump properties pandr32 Nov 2020 #43
Who is this "we" you speak of? relayerbob Nov 2020 #45
Good article, unpleasant heading. I almost did not read it. TryLogic Nov 2020 #46
He is very predictable Oscarthegreat Nov 2020 #48
Yes, the biggest problem is all the staff and GOP enabling and abetting him. tanyev Nov 2020 #49
K&R Blue Owl Nov 2020 #50
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