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In reply to the discussion: If Trump were to win election, would you accept him as a legitimate President? [View all]Poiuyt
(18,224 posts)101. Unfortunately, yes - if it was a free and fair election
But I would seriously question what had happened to America.
(Actually, I do that now).
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If Trump were to win election, would you accept him as a legitimate President? [View all]
kentuck
Nov 2023
OP
Other than conventional political opposition, what would you suggest constitutes "taking a stand"?
tritsofme
Nov 2023
#67
There's only about a third of 'Mericans who are stupid enough to vote for him again.
Ferrets are Cool
Nov 2023
#97
Actually, Constitutionally he should not even be on a ballot according to the 14 Amendment...
brush
Nov 2023
#117
If "The People" choose not to vote, vote third party or for Trump, of course he's the legitimate president.
betsuni
Nov 2023
#17
Hey, don't knock Taylor Swift. She's a staunch progressive, and incidentally one of the most powerful...
brush
Nov 2023
#118
Yes, wannabe dictator trump has already promised retribution. That means us on the left.
brush
Nov 2023
#119
He won't win but no. He is an insurrectionists and plans to kill his enemies IHMO.
Demsrule86
Nov 2023
#31
OK, i hate that bastard, probably MORE than anyone here. Now, IF and i say IF again he's elected LEGITIMATELY, then
bluestarone
Nov 2023
#40
Absolutely. The nation will get what it deserves. And it deserve way better than that...
brush
Nov 2023
#121
Why do there have to be specific actions if you simply do not recognize his presidency?
kentuck
Nov 2023
#78
If you don't "recognize" his presidency but obey the laws he signs and the decisions of his appointees
onenote
Nov 2023
#102
So, if he signs a law, you will refuse to obey it? If a court hands down a decision, whether you agree or not,
onenote
Nov 2023
#111
If he's duly elected, and there are not valid constitutional or statutory grounds for challenging his election
onenote
Nov 2023
#116
If your answer is no, I'm curious what that means to you. Would you support a coup? Our own J6?
tritsofme
Nov 2023
#71
Ok, so if the courts disagree with you on disqualification, and he manages to win
tritsofme
Nov 2023
#90
Crazy situation: What if he's elected, and then the SC rules the 14th Amendment says he can't take office
Polybius
Nov 2023
#81
NO. And the fact that he participated in an insurrection too, to overthrow or interrupt the doings of
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2023
#113
I'm much more concerned about what happens if pigs begin to fly, that's much more likely than TFG redux.
marble falls
Nov 2023
#128