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paleotn

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16. Their oath is to the Constitution...

Fri Nov 20, 2020, 10:28 AM

Nov 2020

and the likelihood of getting to that is extremely remote. But, if it were to occur, we probably would part ways. It would be messy, but no shooting war. Unlike 1861, we're too integrated economically and culturally for that. In my mind, it's more of a question of how to divide up the military's assets versus what side the Pentagon is on. And lots of "I'll give you the southwestern part of NY for the eastern half of PA. And on and on.

That's just a thought experiment. The likelihood of that and what might cause it are extremely remote. But it is Vladimir Putin's dream scenario. The only way he gets his gas station masquerading as a country back on top.

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Poor Hugo needs to pay off the Devil StClone Nov 2020 #61

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Their oath is to the Constitution... paleotn Nov 2020 #16

Could it begin with a tax revolt? jayschool2013 Nov 2020 #27

No taxation without representation. dawg Nov 2020 #29

I'm actually a fan of a "tax fairness" bill, I think Rs would jump on it. sir pball Nov 2020 #42

Brilliant! jayschool2013 Nov 2020 #46

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NY, NJ, CT and MA are a piggy bank for the Republican states. bottomofthehill Nov 2020 #60

It's over... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2020 #34

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If Joe only had 270-280 EV, I'd be extremely concerned Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2020 #50

We got this........ ssgbryan Nov 2020 #51

Why don't they stage an intervention Ohiogal Nov 2020 #2

Every Republican should be embarrassed and ashamed Rorey Nov 2020 #4

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Congress could impeach him again William Seger Nov 2020 #8

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"Silence gives consent"....... lastlib Nov 2020 #23

The House impeaches (and they did) but the Senate has to affirm it (and they didn't). Remind me... Hekate Nov 2020 #54

What's changed is that Trump is now a very sore loser William Seger Nov 2020 #62

Maybe it'll end like "Dallas" -- I'll wake up one morning, Buns_of_Fire Nov 2020 #3

Good grief justgamma Nov 2020 #19

I'm hoping it ends up like the ending of the 2nd Newhart series klook Nov 2020 #25

Works at the pentagon, but can't spell. cwydro Nov 2020 #5

Not so hard to imagine, is it? jaxexpat Nov 2020 #7

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Good point. cwydro Nov 2020 #13

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Exactly DesertRat Nov 2020 #17

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Who is Michael Thomas? Wednesdays Nov 2020 #9

I believe he is a... SkyDaddy7 Nov 2020 #28

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YES!!!! SkyDaddy7 Nov 2020 #66

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This may be he lillypaddle Nov 2020 #18

needless to say, I HOPE SO llashram Nov 2020 #20

It's a lovely thought, but why should I believe some random, anonymous person on the internet? scarletwoman Nov 2020 #21

This is for the transition, not the election IronLionZion Nov 2020 #22

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Not soon enough! liberalla Nov 2020 #31

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I'm sure Biden is getting all the help he needs from the people Trump has fired. marie999 Nov 2020 #36

The Joint Chiefs of Staff already said it..... Jon King Nov 2020 #35

Yes, Thank You! ScratchCat Nov 2020 #40

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I can't help but feeling comforted and reassured when I hear or read a piece like this. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #41

No Shit........ DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #45

That figure - 70,000,000 - is frightening indeed. No question. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #64

well, that's great, but handmade34 Nov 2020 #48

Rt.. TY Michael Thomas! Cha Nov 2020 #49

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We're holding you to that, Michael Thomas my friend. calimary Nov 2020 #53

Say goodbye to your job Michael. LiberalLovinLug Nov 2020 #59

I Too Work At The Pentagon COL Mustard Nov 2020 #63

How exciting another anonymous bullshit tweet to his followers from a "hero" who hides Autumn Nov 2020 #65