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In reply to the discussion: I still can't get over the fact that Trump literally tried to overturn the election after he lost [View all]NJCher
(35,616 posts)9. I say this every day
I still can't get over the fact that he literally tried to overturn the election after he lost and so many of his party went along with him. What did they think would have happened if they succeeded? Did they really think things would go on as if nothing happened?
Sometimes several times a day.
I'd add this: some of the military might go along with it, but most wouldn't. What would happen then? Military units fighting against each other?
Sheer craziness.
Sometimes several times a day.
I'd add this: some of the military might go along with it, but most wouldn't. What would happen then? Military units fighting against each other?
Sheer craziness.
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I still can't get over the fact that Trump literally tried to overturn the election after he lost [View all]
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2021
OP
It was such a wildly incredible plot that even after it happened nobody can believe it
Walleye
Jan 2021
#1
It's almost as surpising that major segments of "the business community" went along
Tom Rinaldo
Jan 2021
#10
I can't get over the fact that so many elected officials were willing to help him.
Arkansas Granny
Jan 2021
#13
I obviously don't have any answers and not saying there are any easy answers to be sure
Proud Liberal Dem
Jan 2021
#29
I find comfort in my adult children and their children who are being raised in a righteous
CTyankee
Jan 2021
#31
He should be slapped in irons, arrested and thrown in Leavenworth for his trial for treason
Baclava
Jan 2021
#16
He always said there would not be a transition. There would be a continuation...
Kahuna
Jan 2021
#24
Yeah, they just realized Trumpism is bad for business, not got any more virtuous...
CTyankee
Jan 2021
#30