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deurbano

(2,891 posts)
60. And the growing lack of acceptance from the other side.
Thu Nov 19, 2020, 06:53 PM
Nov 2020

There is a reason to panic that's not just about whether Biden will be sworn in, but at this dangerous (to democracy) situation where Republicans and their leaders will do and say anything, completely deny reality, and subscribe to the most outlandish conspiracies rather than grant any legitimacy to a Democratic victory.

Thank you!!! apcalc Nov 2020 #1
I don't think MI certified today Abnredleg Nov 2020 #2
Correct - Michigan has not certified yet kansasobama Nov 2020 #9
MI certifies Monday as does PA. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #55
New tonight Nevilledog Nov 2020 #77
It's why I drink. Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 #3
I need to take it up. Chainfire Nov 2020 #7
I haven't had alcohol in a long time.. going Cha Nov 2020 #12
Lol wow that's ballsy... Volaris Nov 2020 #16
lol.. it's hard! Cha Nov 2020 #18
I use Netflix! BlueMTexpat Nov 2020 #51
Oh yeah.. I do Netflix & Amazon Prime Vid.. Cha Nov 2020 #53
I also have a somewhat limited BlueMTexpat Nov 2020 #79
I've just added some of those to my watch list. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #64
Kudos to You!! TrishaJ Nov 2020 #46
Thank you.. This that we're going Cha Nov 2020 #49
It's been since.. 634-5789 Nov 2020 #61
Good on ya.. since last Cha Nov 2020 #73
I would love to light up a joint, dware Nov 2020 #67
My liver would not survive 4 more years of Trump. CaptainTruth Nov 2020 #23
I was tempted to take up smoking Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 #26
Mine either! My wine consumption has increased. Lonestarblue Nov 2020 #50
I think I will drink tonight. murielm99 Nov 2020 #52
Thanks! jalan48 Nov 2020 #4
Thanks for the info, and for keeping your wits about you. It's not easy, these days. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #5
Too bad some of that info is incorrect. scarletwoman Nov 2020 #29
Kick and Rec Mike 03 Nov 2020 #6
The 2 who wanted to change their vote were told it was too late True Blue American Nov 2020 #8
Good to Know about the Fed Lawsuit Cha Nov 2020 #20
Wayne county has certified the election but the state of Mi hasn't yet. Kaleva Nov 2020 #10
I am expecting that the OP will correct his factually incorrect post. demmiblue Nov 2020 #19
Awwwww... sweet little pig. calimary Nov 2020 #80
All the Counties True Blue American Nov 2020 #37
Virginia did certify, though. Roland99 Nov 2020 #11
Thank you! Happy to hear we did it. lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #15
Bye Don! Nt BootinUp Nov 2020 #13
thanks for permission. barbtries Nov 2020 #14
This clown has invited republican lawmakers from michigan to the white house tomorrow johnnyfins Nov 2020 #17
They can't Sugarcoated Nov 2020 #21
No because True Blue American Nov 2020 #40
The leaders of the Repubs in Mi have already said they can't do such a thing. Kaleva Nov 2020 #22
No. They said the wouldn't. Not that they can't johnnyfins Nov 2020 #27
You're panicking unnessesarily Sugarcoated Nov 2020 #28
No, they said they can't as it would be a violation of state law. Kaleva Nov 2020 #45
Quit spreading false information dware Nov 2020 #68
Sorry Johnny You are wrong to panic. That's not how Reality or the Law works. Tommymac Nov 2020 #31
Do you think any of them might have the intergrity to not even go much less change their electors? efhmc Nov 2020 #34
In his speech today, PE Biden says it will be interesting to see who shows up. efhmc Nov 2020 #66
depends on how bad the kompromat is Skittles Nov 2020 #78
Not time to panic yet. I don't think they will do it. marylandblue Nov 2020 #41
TRump is interfereing with an election Historic NY Nov 2020 #59
Some people's nature AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #24
The state of Michigan doesn't certify until Monday, 11/23 when the Board of State Canvassers meets. scarletwoman Nov 2020 #25
They have no role in certification, but johnnyfins Nov 2020 #30
No, the state certification comes from the Board of State Canvassers, which meets on Monday. scarletwoman Nov 2020 #32
No, they can't. Tommymac Nov 2020 #33
No they can't and are on record as saying they can't. Kaleva Nov 2020 #47
No, they can't. The legislature has nothing to do with seating electors in Michigan. catbyte Nov 2020 #54
No they can not do so when they have a certified election. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #62
They can't do so. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #63
Why are you here spreading false info? dware Nov 2020 #69
I'm curious if charges can be brought against Trump for trying to influence the outcome of a legal hadEnuf Nov 2020 #39
The question is, who would bring such charges? scarletwoman Nov 2020 #42
Good question. Republicans certainly are not going to do anything about it. hadEnuf Nov 2020 #48
Much as you feel free to believe simple concern and panic are equitable. LanternWaste Nov 2020 #35
It doesn't sound like Biden, at his presser, thinks Michigan is certified. nt LAS14 Nov 2020 #36
That's because it is not. The OP is incorrect. scarletwoman Nov 2020 #43
The counties have certified...and the state will make it official on Monday. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #56
Which means it's not official until then. scarletwoman Nov 2020 #58
What did he say about Michigan? Is he concerned that it won't be certified? Nt helpisontheway Nov 2020 #70
Not much. More that he talked about stuff going on there... More what he didn't say. nt LAS14 Nov 2020 #71
Awesome! Karma13612 Nov 2020 #38
As Joe would say... JaneQPublic Nov 2020 #44
I'm not in panic mode. Heartstrings Nov 2020 #57
And the growing lack of acceptance from the other side. deurbano Nov 2020 #60
Ok, now you have me panicking!! Heartstrings Nov 2020 #72
Sorry! My panic waxes and wanes, but I think we do have to take their actions (and inactions) as deurbano Nov 2020 #74
Wariness is not panic. Vigilance is not panic. n/t Mister Ed Nov 2020 #65
What about NC? Laelth Nov 2020 #75
Can I still fight and phone bank for the Democratic Party? ahoysrcsm Nov 2020 #76
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