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121. It's good to think all the possibilities through now...

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #119)

Tue Jul 30, 2024, 11:39 AM

Jul 2024

...because we know from previous experience that rightwing election officials are willing to act illegally.

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Warnings and more warnings: THEY PLAN TO STEAL ELECTION [View all] polichick Jul 2024 OP

Do you honestly think that Merrick Garland and the DOJ are going to tell you what they Bev54 Jul 2024 #1

We wouldn't be in this situation is he had indicted coup planners... polichick Jul 2024 #4

I am sorry what? What do you think Smith is doing? He has many co-conspirators attached to Bev54 Jul 2024 #5

That are going exactly nowhere... MiHale Jul 2024 #11

And that is Garland's fault? I think that is SCOTUS Bev54 Jul 2024 #19

Didn't point a finger... MiHale Jul 2024 #25

Well the conversation is about Garland so one can certainly make the connection Bev54 Jul 2024 #26

Hopefully Rebl2 Jul 2024 #61

To quote a phrase, hadEnuf Jul 2024 #127

Shortly after TSF lost the election gab13by13 Jul 2024 #16

I would hope the senate would have a hearing on this as well, they are quick to have a hearing on Bev54 Jul 2024 #66

And the media doesn't ever correct false information that the election was stolen. The right gets to go on and on rainy Jul 2024 #117

Rachel covered this the other night and had... Trueblue Texan Jul 2024 #156

Maybe this will let some of those new election officials reconsider... Trueblue Texan Jul 2024 #161

Yawn! 😴💤 Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #49

Well I guess you can sleep through the discussion that is fine but not sure why you need to let everyone know Bev54 Jul 2024 #62

🤣🤣 Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #115

Why is this funny to you? Dave says Jul 2024 #140

Define "this" ... Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #145

If you don't get the meaning of my post then, sorry, you're on your own Dave says Jul 2024 #147

LOL! Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #148

Need another can of Red Bull? Dave says Jul 2024 #139

I doubt that could make ANY of these tired and repetitive anti-Garland hate-fests interest me. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #144

You know you can block a thread that you find to be "a waste of time" Dave says Jul 2024 #146

Or not. Often times, criticism is deserved. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #158

And yet, here you are Oopsie! nt Trueblue Texan Jul 2024 #155

Indeed I am. 🤣 Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #159

THIS !!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 uponit7771 Jul 2024 #123

IIRC, the "do not speak" thing is a policy, not a law. CincyDem Jul 2024 #8

Sure let's tell them they are being investigated and what the investigators are doing Bev54 Jul 2024 #9

So what's the plan here? Just let them steal it and then fight back? Emile Jul 2024 #13

We don't know what the plan is or even if there is an investigation. We make it so loud and clear they will Bev54 Jul 2024 #17

I'm glad Garland is so on top of this. Emile Jul 2024 #20

You know nothing about what Garland is on top of, period! Bev54 Jul 2024 #23

No kidding, that's the problem! Emile Jul 2024 #30

The problem is people pretending they know what is and isn't Bev54 Jul 2024 #37

Even though Republicans have people in place to steal the election Emile Jul 2024 #47

What? No, it is stop laying blame when you know nothing about what they are doing. Bev54 Jul 2024 #70

When has any investigator with half a brain wnylib Jul 2024 #84

So wait until they steal it and then what? Emile Jul 2024 #87

See my #91. wnylib Jul 2024 #94

what should he do? edisdead Jul 2024 #50

Well his track record up to this point has not been reassuring. Emile Jul 2024 #52

What track record would that be? Are you still harping on him not doing anything for a long time Bev54 Jul 2024 #71

What facts? TSF orchestrated an insurrection against Emile Jul 2024 #74

I and many others have posted the facts here many times, I can't help if you choose to ignore Bev54 Jul 2024 #82

I can't help it if you choose to ignore the obvious Emile Jul 2024 #83

That's the Bush Doctrine. OMGWTF Jul 2024 #73

i agree with you - i don't think there is any behind the scenes secret plan to samsingh Jul 2024 #72

Garland is worthless. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #54

Conspiracy to commit election fraud is a crime. wnylib Jul 2024 #91

Yes, exactly I am hoping they are on it and can get the evidence to shut it down and charge people Bev54 Jul 2024 #99

I also doubt that they are ignoring it. wnylib Jul 2024 #106

Well...you know what they say... CincyDem Jul 2024 #14

having done this for real nealr Jul 2024 #86

The dems know to take Trump literally when he says these things, nobody was quite sure about whether it was Bev54 Jul 2024 #95

When the proverbial substance... GiqueCee Jul 2024 #111

Maybe if they splash their investigation progress MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #24

Yeah, if Trump weren't so stupid and blast out his plans, we would not even know about it Bev54 Jul 2024 #68

Yes-- and I'm sure there are some plans in place. Not to mention from Dem officials in the swing states LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #65

Yes, most seem to be aware of it and that is why I am so happy we have Biden and Harris right now. Bev54 Jul 2024 #69

I have no idea what Garland is or isn't planning CanonRay Jul 2024 #107

Georgia has said they will do this even if Trump wins there. NGeorgian Jul 2024 #110

What they have quietly done in Georgia is really concerning. Bev54 Jul 2024 #112

I have no idea what Garland is or isn't planning CanonRay Jul 2024 #132

More organized, more ruthless and more prepared DFW Jul 2024 #2

Exactly notemason Jul 2024 #104

Agree, she and the DOJ know this. Bev54 Jul 2024 #109

Heritage traitors under surveillance yet? bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #3

Do you seriously think investigators would tell us? Zoomie1986 Jul 2024 #141

The way justice moves so slowly, it's a reason to be concerned. Emile Jul 2024 #6

Likely Trump has a few coup participants in the doj... polichick Jul 2024 #21

Come on, Merrick Garland had other priorities! Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #75

No kidding, boy he went right after Hunter Biden. Emile Jul 2024 #81

Give your head a shake it was Barr that went after Hunter Biden and set up the Bev54 Jul 2024 #105

We know it was Barr who set it up and Garland took it to the finish line Emile Jul 2024 #120

If he ended it, even dems would have screamed. I remember all the comments saying if he is guilty Bev54 Jul 2024 #122

LOL Emile Jul 2024 #125

Think again Bev54 Jul 2024 #129

Are you one of the Democrats who would have screamed if Garland would have ended Barr's partisan Emile Jul 2024 #133

Absolutely not, I am one of the people that has followed this very closely for 2 years. Bev54 Jul 2024 #135

Thank you! The Garland-hate and other irrational garbage is all over the place. Ugh! Oopsie Daisy Jul 2024 #160

How UnAmerican of them. spanone Jul 2024 #7

They expect a blue wave and will not certify any results. Will this chicoescuela Jul 2024 #10

That's not how it works. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #15

So not a full number in the House? Only those certified? chicoescuela Jul 2024 #22

Who takes over on the 3rd gab13by13 Jul 2024 #28

I feel THIS is the best question of this thread. Now bluestarone Jul 2024 #45

"Who takes over on the 3rd" BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #64

Marc Elias is an outstanding attorney and advocate. Kid Berwyn Jul 2024 #12

I watch Nicolle Wallace and one reason is that gab13by13 Jul 2024 #27

You and I must monitor the same radar screen. Kid Berwyn Jul 2024 #31

joe should be acting president et tu Jul 2024 #32

Isn't Joe still our President? solara Jul 2024 #63

right but if there is skulduggary et tu Jul 2024 #126

Great post...your positive attitude is absolutely backed up by the best freedom fighter of the century...JRB! PortTack Jul 2024 #101

ty pt! et tu Jul 2024 #128

According to the electoral count act, each state is given an absolute deadline to produce certification PortTack Jul 2024 #79

Elias is on our side, but Biden's team split with him - see post 77 polichick Jul 2024 #92

Elias is just one of many attorneys...and yes he fights for all Dems everywhere PortTack Jul 2024 #96

He's the one who seems to understand the enemy's intention... polichick Jul 2024 #100

Here's a video of Bob Bauer right b4 the '20 election. He's a very smart calming force! he will be right there PortTack Jul 2024 #142

Actually, he underestimated what was coming. polichick Jul 2024 #143

I admire Mr. Elias... tgraf66 Aug 2024 #163

Waiting for his Extreme Court nomination? orthoclad Jul 2024 #18

I don't know what Garland is planning, if anything CanonRay Jul 2024 #29

Margins, people, we need margins!! CrispyQ Jul 2024 #33

If Dems vote in big numbers, neither MAGAts nor the SCROTUS will be able to fuck with it New Breed Leader Jul 2024 #34

You're assuming those big numbers will be counted. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #36

That's the point right there. llmart Jul 2024 #43

Our justice system failed us CanonRay Jul 2024 #58

MF THIS !!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 uponit7771 Jul 2024 #124

No kidding DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #130

+3 Emile Jul 2024 #53

K&R Think. Again. Jul 2024 #35

Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #40

No, Biden has always made it clear... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #41

They fixed the Courts to help Trump, why can't they fix the election? History isn't going to treat Garland kindly. jalan48 Jul 2024 #38

This time they'll make sure the deniers 'find' evidence of fraud, to give the deniers reason to wiggs Jul 2024 #39

Every swing state should put national guard troops in polling places... ananda Jul 2024 #42

I said this exact thing to wifey earlier tonight. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2024 #152

CIVIL WAR FOR TRUMP gaslighting again? Brainfodder Jul 2024 #44

looks... myohmy2 Jul 2024 #46

Unless a particular elections worker has voiced intent to act illegally, no action can be taken Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #48

Of course action can be taken... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #56

Those steps should be in place regardless of who is counting the votes Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #97

I agree, Think. Again. Jul 2024 #116

The FEC is toothless Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #119

It's good to think all the possibilities through now... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #121

If Katie Hobbs, Gretchen Whitmer and Josh Shapiro don't have our backs... Fiendish Thingy Jul 2024 #138

Yes. THIS. Silver Gaia Jul 2024 #154

There will be another "Bush v. Gore" in 2024 Charging Triceratops Jul 2024 #51

so basically, we're going to be like Argentina come November 6? FirstLight Jul 2024 #55

Are you that assured the votes will be counted correctly? Emile Jul 2024 #57

You're not kidding: Trump's pal Milei's not only wrecking the little that worked for them, he plans to ignore elections peppertree Aug 2024 #162

Does anyone think that Merrick Garland is up to facing the steal threat? CanonRay Jul 2024 #59

I'll go with no, and fuck no! jalan48 Jul 2024 #103

One can hear the message echoing from the future.............. jaxexpat Jul 2024 #60

The Elias Group might coordinate with the DOJ re certification battles, depending on the merits/evidence. ancianita Jul 2024 #67

There was a split last year, though I think the Pres. has changed his tune some... polichick Jul 2024 #77

Bob Bauer gave some excellent interviews going into the '20 election. If he's at the top again, we're good! PortTack Jul 2024 #93

Bauer forgets that at least 30-40% of Elias' wins were with Trump appointed judges. ancianita Jul 2024 #102

November Civil War Referrendum nealr Jul 2024 #76

If mass refusals to certify the next election, what is our plan to stop this? OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #78

That's the question. Biden's team split with Elias last year - see my post above. polichick Jul 2024 #80

Too bad. I like Marc Elias. OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #89

Possibly a "shoot the messenger" situation? His warnings... polichick Jul 2024 #90

See post #79 PortTack Jul 2024 #85

TY OLDMDDEM Jul 2024 #88

Perhaps: We democrats are announcing that if TSF is shown as winner there will be a long pause for a recount! Brainfodder Jul 2024 #98

This time Figarosmom Jul 2024 #108

Rural county elections staff face harassment, misinformation suegeo Jul 2024 #113

Where is Davidson County? Sugarcoated Jul 2024 #131

Bright red South Dakota suegeo Jul 2024 #136

So what does Mr. Elias suggest be done and by whom? MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2024 #114

They would hold up in today's Coup Court... polichick Jul 2024 #137

And the media doesn't ever correct false information that the election was stolen. rainy Jul 2024 #118

That is why mass turnout is so important Marcus IM Jul 2024 #134

NO SHIT Skittles Jul 2024 #149

Folks need to read Lawrence Lessig's book. And check out this from RM. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2024 #150

of course they do. Groundhawg Jul 2024 #151

Hopefully this will not make a difference LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #153

Thanks! As long as the Coup Court doesn't involve itself... polichick Jul 2024 #157