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12. this was a coup w/both internal and external components

Tue Nov 29, 2016, 09:45 PM

Nov 2016

a coup = a sudden and decisive action in politics, especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force.

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I bet the next strawman is the War on Christmas. Baitball Blogger Nov 2016 #2

Ah. An oldie but a goodie! Kber Nov 2016 #5

Not quite sure...do you know what a "coup" is? Nancyswidower Nov 2016 #3

I was wondering the same thing. WillowTree Nov 2016 #7

" .... do you know what a "coup" is?" Botany Nov 2016 #10

Again....I refer you to the definition of a coup.... Nancyswidower Nov 2016 #11

this was a coup w/both internal and external components Botany Nov 2016 #12

Pedantic correction: Nevernose Nov 2016 #14

I think Trump and the corporate media are the same side of the coin. jalan48 Nov 2016 #4

Apparently it has to do with Hampshire College... jmg257 Nov 2016 #9

Not a coup. That may be yet coming, for real. roamer65 Nov 2016 #16